

About GACC South
Founded in 1978, the German-American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern United States (GACC South) promotes bilateral trade and investment between Germany and the United States. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and with a branch office in Houston, Texas, it serves eleven Southern states, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Bahamas. As one of the largest bi-national chambers in the U.S., GACC South is part of a global network of 150 German Chambers of Commerce across 93 countries. This international reach provides businesses with market insights, strategic connections, and growth opportunities. GACC South is more than a chamber – it’s a catalyst for transatlantic success.

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Kimberly Civins has worked with wealthy individuals, families, executors, and trustees for over 20 years. She uses her extensive experience to help clients accomplish their wealth structuring and transfer goals. Kim concentrates her practice in estate planning, estate administration, trusts, charitable giving, and business succession planning matters. She frequently advises clients on transfer tax issues, including federal estate, gift, and generation skipping transfer taxes, and IRS transfer tax audits. Additionally, Kim advises tax-exempt entities, public charities, and private foundations. She also works with trust companies and bank trust departments regarding trusts and estates matters and federal and state regulatory compliance. In collaboration with litigation colleagues, she also represents clients involved in estate and trust litigation and dispute resolution.








































