New Hyde Park, New York Estate Planning Lawyers

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Christine Thea Rubinstein Esq.
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Melville, NY Estate Planning Lawyer
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Michael Ettinger
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New Hyde Park, NY Estate Planning Lawyer
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Brian Andrew Tully
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Melville, NY Estate Planning Lawyer
19 years experience
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Elliot S. Schlissel
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Jamaica, NY Estate Planning Lawyer
38 years experience
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Lance Howard Meyer
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Lake Success, NY Estate Planning Lawyer. 11 years experience
(516) 488-2255 Suite 107
 Lake Success, NY 11042
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business, Criminal and Divorce
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
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I am dedicated to providing quality and affordable legal representation to all of my clients. I care about each and every client's individual needs and goals and work vigorously to allow my clients to realize their goals. I am available to my clients 24/7 should they need me. I treat my client's cases as if they were my own and will never stop fighting on their behalf. I am honest with all of my clients and will always advise my clients as to what is in their best interests.
Suzanne A. Ettinger
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New Hyde Park, NY Estate Planning Lawyer. 25 years experience
(516) 327-8880 3000 Marcus Ave
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 New Hyde Park, NY 11042
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Elder and Probate
Touro College
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Reena Gulati
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Lake Success, NY Estate Planning Attorney. 21 years experience
3000 Marcus Avenue
Suite 1E5
 Lake Success, NY 11042
Estate Planning, Business and Real Estate
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Saul Elnadav
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Lake Success, NY Estate Planning Lawyer. 10 years experience
(516) 437-4385 3000 Marcus Ave, Suite 1E9
 Lake Success, NY 11042
Estate Planning and Elder
Brooklyn Law School
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Amanda Borden
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New Hyde Park, NY Estate Planning Lawyer.
(800) 500-2525 3000 Marcus Ave
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 New Hyde Park, NY 11042
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Elder
Albany Law School
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Devang C. Shah
Lake Success, NY Estate Planning Attorney. 18 years experience
(718) 261-8803 1979 Marcus Ave
Suite 210
 Lake Success, NY 11042
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business, Landlord Tenant and Personal Injury
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
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Sidney Nathan Solomon
New Hyde Park, NY Estate Planning Attorney. 57 years experience
(516) 437-6443 3000 Marcus Ave
 New Hyde Park, NY 11042
Estate Planning and Tax
Brooklyn Law School
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Sarah Carol Lichtenstein
New Hyde Park, NY Estate Planning Lawyer. 38 years experience
(516) 328-2300 107 Marcus Ave
 New Hyde Park, NY 11042
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy and Business
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Kenneth Guttenplan
New Hyde Park, NY Estate Planning Lawyer. 47 years experience
(516) 616-1155 2001 Marcus Ave
 New Hyde Park, NY 11042
Estate Planning, Business, Divorce and Family
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Nancy Levitin
New Hyde Park, NY Estate Planning Lawyer. 31 years experience
(516) 328-2300 107 Marcus Ave
 New Hyde Park, NY 11042
Estate Planning and Elder
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Andrew J. Gilbride
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Mark Nathanson
(516) 568-0000
Lynbrook, NY Estate Planning Attorney
50 years experience
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David Lee Silverman
New Hyde Park, NY Estate Planning Attorney. 27 years experience
(516) 466-5900 2001 Marcus Ave
 New Hyde Park, NY 11042
Estate Planning, Real Estate and Tax
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Josephine Ann Doyle
New Hyde Park, NY Estate Planning Lawyer. 29 years experience
(516) 616-7770 2001 Marcus Ave
 New Hyde Park, NY 11042
Estate Planning, Elder and Real Estate
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Patricia Goodsell
New Hyde Park, NY Estate Planning Lawyer. 37 years experience
(516) 328-3254 608 Jericho Turnpike
 New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Estate Planning, Business and Real Estate
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David P. Badanes
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Garden City, NY Estate Planning Attorney. 13 years experience
(631) 239-1702 1225 Franklin Avenue
Suite 325
 Garden City, NY 11530
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Criminal, Divorce and Elder
St. John's School of Law
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David Badanes Esq. - Experienced Long Island divorce lawyer and family law attorney serving Nassau and Suffolk counties. Concentrating in divorce, contested divorce, uncontested divorce, divorce mediation, matrimonial & family law and criminal defense. The Badanes Law Office is committed to providing optimal representation, while exceeding his clients’ expectations. He represents clients in Suffolk County, Nassau County and the New York City area with offices in Northport, Suffolk County and Garden City, Nassau County.
(631) 239-1702 842 Route 25A
 Northport, NY 11768
Rudolf Karvay
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Garden City, NY Estate Planning Lawyer. 25 years experience
(800) 939-0235 100 Garden City Plaza
 Garden City, NY 11530
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Elder, Probate and Tax
Brooklyn Law School
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Rudolf is a frequent lecturer on estate and trust topics and is a member of the Nassau County Bar Association where he serves on the Surrogate’s Court Committee. He is also a member of the Estate Planning Council of Nassau County. COMMUNITY WORK He is active in his community and currently serves as the President of the Board of Trustees of Bleuler Psychotherapy Center a not for profit mental health clinic located in Forest Hills, New York. He also serves on the Professional Advisory Committee of the Long Island Community Foundation and is a volunteer attorney...
Elisha Wellerstein
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West Hempstead, NY Estate Planning Attorney. 4 years experience
(718) 473-0699 791 Bradley St
 West Hempstead, NY 11552
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Elder and Probate
Touro College
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I am the founding principal of Wellerstein Law Group, P.C. With my years of experience as an accountant and business consultant, I am able to offer the most sound advice when it comes to your legal needs. My focus is on Estate Planning and Elder Law. My knowledge in law and tax matters come together to offer you and your family the best advice while you are planning for your future. I also heads the firm's Seminar Division. I am available for seminar/presentations to educate you and your groups in the basics of ElderLaw and Estate Planning. I can...
(718) 473-0699 60-45 Eliot Ave
 Maspeth, NY 11378
(718) 473-0699 551 Madison Ave
Suite 1101
 New York, NY 10022
(718) 473-0699 160 Remington Blvd
 Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
Ruth Plave
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Mineola, NY Estate Planning Attorney. 22 years experience
(516) 828-8433 168 Latham Road
 Mineola, NY 11501
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Probate
New York Law School
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Ruth Z. Plave provides professional estate planning advice with a compassionate and client-centered approach. She also offers seasoned advice and assistance with the probate and administration process to individuals and families who have recently lost a loved one. With over 20 years of experience as a trusts and estates attorney working at large firms in Manhattan, Ms. Plave is uniquely qualified to provide for the estate planning and probate needs of individuals and families throughout the metropolitan New York area.
Robbie L Vaughn
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Mineola, NY Estate Planning Lawyer. 9 years experience
(516) 858-2620 393 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 208
 Mineola, NY 11501
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Bankruptcy, Business and Consumer
Touro College
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Call The Law Firm of Vaughn & Weber, Pllc, at 516-858-2820 for help with your specific legal issue. Robbie and John are caring and dedicated New York lawyers. They provide their clients with fine legal service at a reasonable fee. They assist Suffolk County, Nassau County, Queens and Brooklyn residents with their Family Law Matters, Real Estate Closings, Real Estate Litigation, Collection Matters, Uncontested and Contested Divorces, Landlord-Tenant Matters, Foreclosure Defense, Loan Modifications, Foreclosure Settlement Conferences, General Civil Litigation and Bankruptcy Filings. They look forward to providing you with answers to your specific legal questions. You can call Robbie L. Vaughn...
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Garden City, NY Estate Planning Lawyer. 17 years experience
(516) 248-7844 1050 Franklin Avenue Suite 300
 Garden City, NY 11530
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Elder, Personal Injury and Probate
Rutgers School of Law-Newark
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Arnold M. Bottalico
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Garden City, NY Estate Planning Attorney. 25 years experience
(516) 543-1329 1225 Franklin Avenue
Suite 325
 Garden City, NY 11530
Estate Planning, Foreclosure Defense, Insurance Claims and Probate
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
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Over twenty-three years of diversified legal experience. My practice areas include: Foreclosure Defense, Estate Planning, Real Estate, and Personal Injuries. Call for free consultation!
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Amideo Nicholas Guzzone
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Centereach, NY Estate Planning Lawyer
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Rudolf Karvay
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Garden City, NY Estate Planning Lawyer
25 years experience
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George Howard Dippel
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Queens, NY Estate Planning Lawyer. 36 years experience
(718) 229-1505 42-40 Bell Blvd
Suite 300
 Queens, NY 11361
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business, Probate and Real Estate
Cornell University
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The Law Office of George H. Dippel provides high quality legal services in the areas of wills, probate, trusts and estates, real estate closings (house, co-op, condo), business sales and purchases, incorporation of businesses, health care proxies and power of attorney. We are committed to providing the highest level of one-on-one personalized service to every client. Each matter is of the utmost importance to us and receives individual attention and expert care. Utilizing his extensive knowledge and decades of experience, Mr. Dippel has provided thousands of clients throughout Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, Staten Island, Long Island and...
Robert Bichoupan
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Great Neck, NY Estate Planning Attorney. 25 years experience
(516) 482-1186 175 East Shore Road
Ste. 270
 Great Neck, NY 11023
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business and Real Estate
Boston University School of Law
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Mr. Jerome A. Wisselman
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Great Neck, NY Estate Planning Lawyer. 41 years experience
(516) 406-8500 1010 Northern Boulevard
Suite 300
 Great Neck, NY 10021
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Family and Real Estate
New York University School of Law and Brooklyn Law School
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Prior to founding Wisselman & Associates in 1976, Attorney Jerome A. Wisselman, Esq. served as a law clerk to Honorary Maxine K. Duberstein and Honorary Stanley Gartenstein in the areas of matrimonial and family law. His passion for people allowed him to fully devote his life to helping those facing hardships involving divorce, child custody and support, marriage, wills and estate planning, business law, and real estate law. His background in tax law and accounting gives him the ability to address complex financial issues that are involved with many family law matters. Over the years, Attorney Wisselman has...
David Bythewood
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Mineola, NY Estate Planning Attorney. 33 years experience
(516) 741-0066 85 Willis Avenue,Suite J
 Mineola, NY 11501
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Appeals, Business and Civil Rights
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
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Carolyn Corn Bichoupan
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Great Neck, NY Estate Planning Attorney. 25 years experience
(516) 482-1186 175 East Shore Road
Ste. 270
 Great Neck, NY 11023
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business, Employment and Real Estate
Boston University School of Law
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Adam C Neal
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Mineola, NY Estate Planning Lawyer. 4 years experience
(347) 598-3990 170 Old Country Road
Suite 600
 Mineola, NY 11501
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Criminal, DWI and Traffic Tickets
Fordham University School of Law
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"Finding the right attorney can be stressful and confusing, and lawyers are often only needed when something unexpected or tragic has happened. Whatever problem you face, whether you or someone you know was arrested, received a traffic ticket, was injured in an accident, or something else, Adam C. Neal Law is here to handle the problem so you don't have to." Adam C. Neal, Esq. is a graduate of both Fordham Law School and Columbia University and spent many years as a prosecutor for the Nassau County District Attorney's office. He has handled thousands of criminal cases, appearing in...
(347) 598-3990 106 West 32nd Street
 New York, NY 10001
Lori Somekh
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Bellerose, NY Estate Planning Lawyer. 22 years experience
(718) 740-3300 247-67 Jericho Tpke.
 Bellerose, NY 11426
Estate Planning, Elder and Probate
St. John's University School of Law
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Ms. Somekh enjoys serving her clients’ elder law needs especially those affecting their health and wealth. She has served in guardianship cases as court evaluator, court-appointed counsel, temporary guardian and guardian-ad-litem. She has served as a Judicial Hearing Officer for the State of New York, where hearing appeals of real property tax reductions cases. Prior to building a successful elder advocacy firm, Ms. Somekh was assistant vice president of First Northern Mortgagee Corp., and an associate of Cullen & Dykman, one of New York City’s oldest and largest law firms.

Ms. Somekh graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 1981 and received...
(718) 740-3300 247-67 Jericho Tpke.
 Bellerose, NY 11426
Leonard Anthony Bellavia
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Mineola, NY Estate Planning Lawyer. 34 years experience
(516) 873-3000 200 Old Country Road, Suite 400
 Mineola, NY 11501
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Business and Real Estate
St. John's University School of Law
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Leonard A. Bellavia, founding partner of the law firm of Bellavia Blatt Andron & Crossett, PC, is a nationally recognized authority in the field of automotive franchise law and represents thousands of automobile dealerships across the country in all aspects of commercial litigation and buy/sell transactions. He has been instrumental in negotiating the sale of hundreds of dealerships and has achieved national recognition for advocating the mass action litigation model on behalf of franchised automobile dealers. Most notably, Len has successfully implemented the mass litigation model in the following actions: • In a settlement to recover reasonable compensation for warranty parts...
(631) 224-7000 490 Wheeler Road, Suite 250
 Hauppauge, NY 11788
(518) 734-5700 5338 State Route 23
 Windham, NY 12496
Elliot D. Samuelson
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Garden City, NY Estate Planning Lawyer. 56 years experience
(516) 584-4685 300 Garden City Plaza
Suite 444
 Garden City, NY 11530
Estate Planning, Arbitration & Mediation, Civil Rights and Elder
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Since 1961, Attorney Elliot D. Samuelson has represented clients in divorce and family law cases. With more than 50 years of experience in the field, he is a strong advocate capable of reaching fair settlements, as well as winning verdicts when litigation is in the best interests of his clients. More information is available by calling (516) 584-4685 or visiting www.samuelsonhause.net.
Sharon Kovacs Gruer
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Great Neck, NY Estate Planning Lawyer. 31 years experience
(516) 487-5400 1010 Northern Boulevard
Suite 302
 Great Neck, NY 11021
Estate Planning, Elder and Probate
Yeshiva University
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Suzanne A. Ettinger
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New Hyde Park, NY Estate Planning Lawyer
25 years experience
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Stephen Bilkis
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Kew Gardens, NY Estate Planning Lawyer
20 years experience
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Martin Allan Pollak
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Queens, NY Estate Planning Lawyer. 40 years experience
(718) 229-1904 214-08 41st Ave.
 Queens, NY 11361
Estate Planning, Divorce, Probate and Real Estate
New York Law School
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If you are on the hunt for a Queens lawyer, you have found just the law office for you!! At Pollak & Slepian law firm, your case can receive the attention it requires. Attorney Jack I. Slepian obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from Brooklyn College and his Juris Doctorate at New York Law School. He is a member of the New York State Bar and the American Bar Association. Attorney Martin A. Pollak received his Bachelor of Arts degree at Queens College of the City University of New York. He obtained his Juris Doctorate from New York Law School...
Brian Stephan Devery
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Mineola, NY Estate Planning Attorney. 14 years experience
(516) 433-0480 393 Jericho Turnpike
Suite 208
 Mineola, NY 11501
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Business and Foreclosure Defense
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
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I am an attorney who practices in the areas of Real Estate, Foreclosures, Short Sales, Loan Modifications, Bankruptcy, Wills, Trusts & Estates, Civil Litigation and Small Business matters. My law firm consists of myself and my wife and we have been in practice since 2003. We pride ourselves on treating clients with the respect they deserve and the service they need.
Irwin Klein
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Garden City, NY Estate Planning Attorney. 40 years experience
(516) 374-6600 825 East Gate Boulevard
Suite 308
 Garden City, NY 11530
Estate Planning, Business, Criminal and Domestic Violence
Vermont Law School
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IRWIN G. KLEIN holds a B.S. degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a J.D. degree from Vermont Law School, having graduated as a member of the Law Review. Irwin Klein is rated AV Preeminent (the highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards) by Martindale-Hubbell, the premiere worldwide directory of attorneys. He is a former prosecutor, having served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Queens County District Attorney’s Office. Additionally, he is licensed to practice in all of the courts of the State of New York, the United States Supreme Court and the United States District Courts for...
Peter Arcese
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Garden City, NY Estate Planning Attorney. 27 years experience
(516) 742-8735 Of Counsel, Donlon & Harold P.C.
350 Old Country Rd, Ste 101
 Garden City, NY 11530
Estate Planning, Arbitration & Mediation and Elder
New York University School of Law and Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
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Theodore Robinson
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Hempstead, NY Estate Planning Lawyer. 43 years experience
(516) 248-6600 26 St. Paul's Place
 Hempstead, NY 11501
Estate Planning, DWI, Personal Injury and Probate
Brooklyn Law School
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When you call this law firm, you get Ted Robinson, not an Associate. This is a personalized law firm that after 36 years has enough experience to know about all kinds of cases so they can be reviewed and handled or referred out to the right expert in any particular field. After 36 years Ted has had experiences in most fields of law and met many, mnay great attorneys to refer to - all with 20 or more years of experience. Ted cares about his clients and they know it.
Michael W. Alpert
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Garden City, NY Estate Planning Lawyer. 19 years experience
(516) 280-7288 226 Seventh Street
Suite 302
 Garden City, NY 11530
Estate Planning, DWI, Real Estate and Traffic Tickets
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Principal attorney Michael W. Alpert is an Ivy-League graduate of Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations. Graduate of Hofstra University School of Law. Admitted to practice in all New York State Courts and Eastern and Southern District of New York.
Cynthia Burke
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Garden City, NY Estate Planning Attorney. 19 years experience
(516) 833-5135 591 Stewart Avenue, 4th Floor
 Garden City, NY 11530
Estate Planning, Foreclosure Defense, Probate and Real Estate
St. John's University School of Law
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Fred Cohen
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Manhasset, NY Estate Planning Attorney. 12 years experience
(516) 684-9891 1180 Northern Blvd
 Manhasset, NY 11030
Estate Planning and Tax
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Thomas Weiss
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Garden City, NY Estate Planning Attorney.
(516) 746-7452 1305 Franklin Ave #300
 Garden City, NY 11530
Estate Planning, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Civil Rights
Brooklyn Law School
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Jjais Forde
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Garden City, NY Estate Planning Attorney. 5 years experience
(516) 350-8325 1225 Franklin Avenue
Suite 325
 Garden City, NY 11530
Estate Planning, Construction, Immigration and Real Estate
University of Minnesota Law School
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Janna P. Visconti
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Smithtown, NY Estate Planning Attorney
37 years experience
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George L. Roach
(631) 360-5600
Smithtown, NY Estate Planning Lawyer
40 years experience
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Estate planning arranges for the transfer of an individual's estate at the time of death. An estate consists of all property owned at death before it is distributed by will, trust, or intestacy laws. An estate may contain both real property and personal property. Estate planning allows an individual to decide exactly who will benefit from his or her estate, and to what extent. It can also reduce the taxes imposed on the transfer of assets at death.

An experienced estate planning lawyer can help minimize the amount of the estate surrendered to taxes as well as ensure that the management and distribution of the estate is carried out according to your plans. Particularly when your plans are complex and/or you have substantial property or assets, it is important to have an attorney who can ensure that your plan functions the way you intend. Depending on the complexity of your individual situation, your estate planning team may include attorneys, financial planners, bankers and insurance professionals. Some states certify attorneys as estate planning specialists, which means they have met certain requirements for experience, education, and testing in that field.

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