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Darren M. Swetz

Erie County, NY Estate Planning Lawyer with 21 years experience

(716) 210-6575 5488 Sheridan Drive
Suite 500
Buffalo, NY 14221

Estate Planning, Elder and Real Estate
University of Akron

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For over 15 years Darren Swetz has been helping individuals and business navigate a range of legal issues to help them achieve financial success, economic stability or a fresh start. At Tully Rinckey PLLC he is a Partner who represents New Yorkers with the preparation of wills, trusts and advanced directives; Medicaid planning; and real estate transactions and leases. Prior to joining Tully Rinckey PLLC, Mr. Swetz served as Managing Partner at Kelly & Swetz for more than a dozen years, where he focused his practice on wealth management and asset preservation. Before that...

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Robert Friedman

Erie County, NY Estate Planning Attorney with 39 years experience

(800) 729-4571 70 Niagara Street
Buffalo, NY 14202

Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Criminal, Divorce and Elder
Hamline University

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My Law Firm Partner and I have been working with Buffalo and WNY residents for almost four decades. So we're not surprised when clients tell us that we've helped a member of their family or neighbor in the past. We have offices in: Buffalo NY Rochester NY Akron NY Williamsville NY Batavia NY West Seneca NY Niagara Falls NY And our expertise is wide - just take a look at our practice areas and how we can help you. BUFFALO AREA PERSONAL INJURY & ACCIDENTS * Highway Accident: * Industrial Accident: * Jet Ski Accident:...

(800) 729-4571 70 Linden Oaks
3rd Floor
Rochester, NY 14625

(800) 729-4571 7510 Porter Road
Niagara Falls, NY 14303

(800) 729-4571 8207 Main Street
Suite 13
Williamsville, NY 14221

(800) 729-4571 3686 Seneca Street
West Seneca, NY 14224

(800) 729-4571 113 Main Street
Suite 3
Batavia, NY 14020

(716) 542-5444 74 Main Street
Akron, NY 14001

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Michael Timothy Dwan

Erie County, NY Estate Planning Attorney with 13 years experience

(716) 870-4030 5136 Transit Road
Suite 100
Depew, NY 14043

Estate Planning, Criminal, DWI and Real Estate
State University of New York - Buffalo

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Michael T. Dwan is the senior partner at the Law Offices of Dwan & Counter. Mr. Dwan oversees Real Estate, Estate Planning and Criminal Defense departments at Dwan & Counter. Mr. Dwan is one of the top trial lawyers in Erie County.

Mr. Dwan is the son of longtime Judge and trial attorney Timothy J. Dwan.

Mr. Dwan received his undergraduate degree from Niagara University, and received his J.D. from the University of Buffalo Law School. He has also served as an adjunct criminal justice professor at Erie Community College and is frequently asked to be a guest lecturer at...

(716) 870-4030 115 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14201

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Michael A. Klima

Erie County, NY Estate Planning Lawyer with 4 years experience

(716) 662-2664
Ext. 3 4063 North Buffalo Road
Orchard Park, NY 14127

Estate Planning, DWI, Probate and Real Estate
SUNY Buffalo Law School

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Peter McGrath

Erie County, NY Estate Planning Attorney with 5 years experience

(716) 262-9023 3110 Delaware Avenue
Kenmore, NY 14216

Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business, Divorce and Family
State University of New York - Buffalo

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I am the founder and principal attorney at the McGrath Law Firm located in Buffalo, New York. Prior to entering law school, I earned a B.A., Summa Cum Laude, in Psychology from Kean University. I attended law school at SUNY Buffalo School of Law. My firm is a full-service general practice firm that is equipped to handle all legal needs.

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Denis Kitchen

Erie County, NY Estate Planning Attorney with 42 years experience

(716) 631-5661 8899 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14221

Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Appeals, Bankruptcy and Business
SUNY Buffalo Law School

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Denis has been a lifelong resident of Western New York, a graduate of Kenmore West, High School, a U.S. Naval Aviator, and an attorney for over 40 years.

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Christopher J. Tyrpak

Erie County, NY Estate Planning Lawyer with 6 years experience

(716) 288-9175 2560 Walden Avenue, Suite 110
Cheektowaga, NY 14225

Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Real Estate and Tax
State University of New York - Buffalo

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We offer quality legal representation along with the personal attention your case deserves. Our firm focuses on areas of real estate, bankruptcy, estate planning & tax law. We understand that each client's case is unique and promise to devote our expertise and attention to getting you the results you deserve and expect.

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Linda Stravalaci-Grear

Erie County, NY Estate Planning Attorney with 23 years experience

(716) 204-1055 455 Cayuga Road
Suite 600
Buffalo, NY 14225

Estate Planning, Elder and Probate
University of Akron School of Law

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As the daughter of Italian immigrants, the values of hard work, education, and integrity were instilled at a young age. In two decades of practicing law, I have learned not only the mechanics of Elder Law, Estate Planning, Trusts, Probate, and Guardianships, and but also the importance of compassion and understanding in dealing with clients who are enduring emotionally difficult times. I receive immense satisfaction from serving clients in their greatest times of need. What I love most about my job is helping people. Many times a client comes to me carrying a heavy burden with emotional...

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Patrick Matthew Mcnelis

Erie County, NY Estate Planning Attorney with 10 years experience

(716) 362-1533 70 Niagara Street, Suite 200
Buffalo, NY 14202

Estate Planning and Education
SUNY Buffalo Law School

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Thomas Hewner

Erie County, NY Estate Planning Attorney with 38 years experience

(716) 856-3646 37 Franklin St.
Suite 900
Buffalo, NY 14202

Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Business and Probate
Albany Law School

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Wesley Michael Brown

Erie County, NY Estate Planning Attorney with 18 years experience

(716) 312-0015 4498 Main St., Ste. 11
Amherst, NY 14226

Estate Planning, Elder, Probate and Real Estate

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Wesley M. Brown grew up in Tonawanda, New York and graduated from St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute. He attended Canisius College, Erie Community College, and received his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Niagara University in 1994 He attended the University of Toledo College of Law where he was a member of the Law Review and received his Juris Doctor in 2000.

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Rebecca M. Guerra

Erie County, NY Estate Planning Attorney with 5 years experience

(716) 636-7600 2410 N Forest Rd
Ste 301
Amherst, NY 14068

Estate Planning and Probate
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law

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I currently focus my practice in HoganWillig’s Estate Planning & Elder Law department. I practice in areas of probate estates, estate planning, trusts and guardianship law. Prior to joining HoganWillig, I practiced in the areas of medical malpractice defense and workers’ compensation defense law. I received my Juris Doctor degree in 2012, Magna Cum Laude, from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Before law school, I was an executive with a workflow software firm in Rochester, New York. Honors & Awards 2011 Niagara International Moot Court, editor and writer for 2nd place winning brief...

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Mr. Michael W. Cole

Erie County, NY Estate Planning Attorney with 17 years experience

(716) 937-9150 13349 Broadway Street
Alden, NY 14004

Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Criminal and DWI
SUNY Buffalo Law School

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Richard Leff

Erie County, NY Estate Planning Lawyer with 44 years experience

(716) 854-3321 Buffalo, NY 14203

Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Bankruptcy, Business and Collections

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John Vaughan Millane

Erie County, NY Estate Planning Attorney with 30 years experience

(716) 689-4449 300 International Drive
Suite 100
Buffalo, NY 14221

Estate Planning, Criminal, Divorce and Probate

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Christine Ann Raczka

Erie County, NY Estate Planning Attorney with 40 years experience

(716) 894-2525 2916 William St
Buffalo, NY 14227

Estate Planning and Real Estate

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Susan Biniszkiewicz Collins

Erie County, NY Estate Planning Attorney with 11 years experience

(716) 675-6813 735 Union Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224

Estate Planning and Personal Injury

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Phillip Brothman

Erie County, NY Estate Planning Attorney with 34 years experience

(716) 200-5102 726 Exchange St
Buffalo, NY 14210

Estate Planning, Business, Education and Elder

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Mary Engler Roche

Erie County, NY Estate Planning Attorney with 40 years experience

(716) 853-5100 665 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14203

Estate Planning

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Rebecca Monte

Erie County, NY Estate Planning Attorney with 32 years experience

(716) 852-3600 438 Main Street, Tenth Floor
Buffalo, NY 14202

Estate Planning, Divorce, Elder and Family

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Daniel C Caro

Niagara County, NY Estate Planning Attorney with 22 years experience

(716) 514-3857 7342 Paddock Ridge
Pendleton, NY 14120

Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business, Elder and Probate
SUNY Buffalo Law School

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Angelo Anthony Buffomante

Erie County, NY Estate Planning Attorney with 45 years experience

(716) 652-3151 2340 Bowen Rd
Elma Center, NY 14059

Estate Planning, Criminal, DWI and Real Estate

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Jennifer Anne Mucha

Erie County, NY Estate Planning Attorney with 10 years experience

(716) 848-1549 140 Pearl St
Buffalo, NY 14202

Estate Planning and Environmental
University At Buffalo Law Scho

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Katherine Emily Cauley

Erie County, NY Estate Planning Attorney with 18 years experience

(716) 856-4000 140 Pearl St
Buffalo, NY 14202

Estate Planning

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Allison Gioia

Erie County, NY Estate Planning Lawyer with 20 years experience

(716) 504-5760 1 HSBC Center
Buffalo, NY 14203

Estate Planning and Real Estate
Albany Law School

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Sherwood Bestry

Erie County, NY Estate Planning Attorney with 69 years experience

(716) 688-1600 10 John James Audubon Pkwy
Buffalo, NY 14228

Estate Planning, Business, Criminal and Divorce

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Allan Ross Lipman

Erie County, NY Estate Planning Lawyer with 41 years experience

(716) 633-3200 333 International Dr
Buffalo, NY 14221

Estate Planning and Business

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Sally Brooks Logan

Erie County, NY Estate Planning Lawyer with 26 years experience

(716) 856-4000 140 Pearl St
Buffalo, NY 14202

Estate Planning

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Nicole Tzetzo

Erie County, NY Estate Planning Attorney with 19 years experience

(716) 856-0600 12 Fountain Plaza
Buffalo, NY 14202

Estate Planning and Tax

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Michael Serotte

Erie County, NY Estate Planning Attorney with 32 years experience

(716) 881-2600 170 Franklin St
Buffalo, NY 14202

Estate Planning, Immigration, Real Estate and Tax

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William James Hardy

Erie County, NY Estate Planning Attorney with 17 years experience

(716) 633-6500 6500 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14221

Estate Planning and Tax

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Yung Mo Kim

Erie County, NY Estate Planning Lawyer with 27 years experience

(716) 631-2300 6470 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14221

Estate Planning, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Tax

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Patrick Lawrence Emmerling

Erie County, NY Estate Planning Attorney with 24 years experience

(716) 250-2851 400 Essjay Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221

Estate Planning

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Kathryn Ann Jackson

Erie County, NY Estate Planning Attorney with 34 years experience

(716) 565-9700 5784 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14221

Estate Planning and Real Estate

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Brian William Downey

Erie County, NY Estate Planning Attorney with 32 years experience

(716) 712-0039 976 Union Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224

Estate Planning and Real Estate
Ow Coburn School Of Law

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Robert Swados

Erie County, NY Estate Planning Attorney with 76 years experience

(716) 847-8400 1 HSBC Center
Buffalo, NY 14203

Estate Planning, Business and Tax

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Michael Likoudis

Erie County, NY Estate Planning Lawyer with 62 years experience

(716) 565-2000 17 Beresford Ct
Buffalo, NY 14221

Estate Planning, Personal Injury and Real Estate

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Edward John Carland

Erie County, NY Estate Planning Lawyer with 67 years experience

(716) 565-2000 17 Beresford Ct
Buffalo, NY 14221

Estate Planning, Elder and Tax

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Susan June Egloff

Erie County, NY Estate Planning Lawyer with 37 years experience

(716) 845-2567 92 Franklin St
Buffalo, NY 14202

Estate Planning

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Robert Jadd

Erie County, NY Estate Planning Lawyer with 44 years experience

350 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14202

Estate Planning, Elder, Real Estate and Tax

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Erie County Estate Planning Legal Aid & Pro Bono Services

Legal Services for the Elderly, Disabled, or Disadvantaged of Western NY
(716) 853-3087
Buffalo, NY

Erie County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project
(716) 852-8687
Buffalo, NY

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Elder Law
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Tax Law

Planning your estate?

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.

Fiduciary: A person or institution who manages money or property for another and who must exercise a standard care imposed by law, i.e., personal representative or executor of an estate, a trustee, etc.

Personal representative: The person who administers an estate. If named in a will, that person's title is an executor. If there is no valid will, that person's title is an administrator.

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