Cookstown Estate Planning Lawyers

Peter Klenk is the principal of a boutique law firm concentrating its practice in probate, estate planning, will challenges and estate related litigation. Peter and staff work with clients to craft estate plans that fit the given circumstances. These plans range from wills, powers of attorney and living wills to detailed trusts and complex plans that reduce or avoid inheritance and estate taxes or create trusts to protect special needs persons. Focusing exclusively on estate planning and probate has given our lawyers the experience and knowledge to represent fiduciaries such as personal representatives, executors, agents and trustees.

Rhonda J. Eiger concentrates her practice on residential real estate, wills, trusts and estates and as a prosecutor. Mrs. Eiger is a member of the Monmouth County Bar Association and the New Jersey State Bar Association and has formerly served as a member of the Freehold Rotary. Ms. Eiger currently serves as the Executive Vice President of the Marlboro Jewish Center. Ms. Eiger is a Faculty Lecturer for the New Jersey State Bar Association Institute for Continuing Legal Education and at the New York City Bar Association City Bar Center for Continuing Legal Education.

My law practice is focused on helping individuals, families & business owners who wish to protect their wealth and their legacy for current & future generations from estate taxes, law suits, the escalating costs of nursing homes and other sources of attack, My past & present clients include parents, grandparents, children, established corporations, LLCs, individual entrepreneurs, and start-up ventures. Clients value my diverse training & expertise across the Wealth-planning, Business Law & Real Estate Law disciplines. I use my skill set to foresee, analyze & implement business-succession techniques for my corporate and individual clients as they initiate different stages of...

Serving the entire State of New Jersey, Portuese Law Firm LLC specializes in delivering our clients the results they expect and deserve. In every transaction we take on, we formulate a methodical approach calculated to deliver the result our client needs. We expect difficulties and know how to work through them. We emphasize tenacity and clear vision in everything we do. Whether you're an individual or a business, you need an attorney who understands your needs in the full context of your facts and circumstances. You need an attorney who informs himself of the law. You need someone who...

For over a decade, attorney Len Garza has represented companies, business owners, and other stakeholders regarding a wide variety of business matters including entity formation, corporate governance, joint ventures, and more. Len routinely represents his clients in the reviewing, drafting, and negotiating of a wide variety of business agreements including those with shareholders, vendors, clients, and partners. Len also counsels' clients on estate planning matters, including the formation of trusts, wills and other structures, all designed to transfer assets to heirs and to charities in a tax-efficient manner that respects the values of his clients. He serves as a Volunteer Advocacy Ambassador...

Alec Borenstein is a Partner with the firm. Alec went to Loyola Law School in Los Angeles where he graduated cum laude and in the top 10% of his class. Alec is also a Member of the Order of the Coif. In 2006-2007 Alec served as the Chief Articles Editor for Volume 40 of the Loyola Law Review. Alec is admitted in New York and New Jersey and practices in both states and in the Federal Courts. Alec is also an award-winning speaker and business coach. Alec was recently a business development consultant for The Rainmaker Institute, until Alec...

Chen Li is a partner of the Vanarelli & Li, LLC. Chen joined the firm in 2007 as an associate attorney. Chen practices in the area of Estate Planning, Medicaid Asset Protection Planning, Probate, Disability Planning, Special Needs Trust, and Tax Law on a regular basis. Chen speaks and writes in fluent Mandarin Chinese. If you have any questions, please call Chen at 908-232-7400, or email her at cli@vanarellilaw.com. Chen was born in Shanghai, China. After completing high school in China, she immigrated to New York in the late 80’s. Chen earned a B.A....

James Morris graduated Rutgers University in 1981 and began a career as a Police Officer in New Jersey. While policing, Mr. Morris attended Widener Law School, graduating Cum Laude in 1992. Mr. Morris has limited his area of practice strictly to Real Estate and Estate Planning Law so as to provide his clients with the utmost experience and care. Additionally, Mr. Morris has the following relevant credentials: 1. Adjunct Professor at Farleigh Dickinson University, teaching courses in Real Estate Law. 2. R. 1:40 Court Approved Foreclosure Mediator in the Superior Court of New Jersey. 3. R....

I primarily represent clients in matrimonial and family law matters, including divorce, domestic violence proceedings, custody and parenting time disputes, support modification proceedings and enforcement of family court orders and judgments of divorce. I also handle municipal court and real estate matters, estate planning, administration and estate disputes, and other general litigation matters.

John is a seasoned real estate attorney with expertise in residential and commercial real estate transactions, mortgage loan transactions, commercial real estate finance transactions and title clearance. Recognized as an authority in New York and New Jersey real estate law, John frequently counsels lending institutions and other attorneys in complex real estate transactions and his firm was selected by the State of New York to serve as settlement agent for the State’s purchase of hundreds of properties damaged by Hurricane Sandy. John is a fierce advocate and the office guru for problem solving and brainstorming. He guides clients through every stage...

Staci A. Cosner graduated from Cornell University with distinction and received a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Political Science in 1992. She then received a Juris Doctor from Columbia Law School in 1995. Formerly, she was an associate with Skadden Arps in New York City. Staci is admitted to practice in New Jersey and New York courts. She is a member of the Elder Law Committee for the Middlesex County Bar Association and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Staci lectures frequently on Elder Law, and has appeared on local New Jersey television to discuss Elder...

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In 1985, I graduated from Washington & Lee University School of Law where I served on the Law Review. Upon graduation I worked in the commercial litigation department of a large Atlantic City law firm until my departure in 1991 to form Markwardt & Katkocin, P.C., in Voorhees, New Jersey. I began my solo practice in 1994 and since then I have concentrated on estate planning, estate administration, and estate litigation; as well as contracts; business law; negligence; and real estate purchase and sale agreements.

I have taught Business Law as an adjunct instructor at Cabrini University...

Rao Legal Group, LLC was established as of January 11, 2016. Please visit our website at: www.EstateElderPlanning.com. I will continue to focus on estate planning, estate administration/probate and elder law. As a solo practitioner, I will have a lot more control over the nature & type of cases to take on, the fees charged, and the processes to put in place for each client file. My goal has always been to be the best estate planning and elder law attorney that I can be, with a focus on treating each client file with the compassion...

Fredrick P. Niemann offers his clients nearly 30 years of accomplished practice in the law. He is a former member of the New Jersey Institute of Local Government Attorneys, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the Guardianship and Conservatorship Committee of NAELA, Monmouth County Probate and Estate Committee and the Monmouth County Chancery Practice Committee. Mr. Niemann has served as an approved civil mediator by the Supreme Court of New Jersey and mediates contested business and civil cases filed in the Superior Courts throughout the State of New Jersey. In addition, Mr. Niemann was accredited by the US Veteran’s...

At the Law Offices of Keith A. Singer, we are committed to providing high quality legal representation to individuals, families and businesses in New Jersey. Mr. Singer has been a member of the Bar Association of New Jersey since 1978, As an experienced Attorney Mr. Singer and his staff will be able to guide you in order to minimize the stress associated with complex legal matters. Whether you are starting a business, buying or selling a home, or require the drafting of a will or trust; you can depend on the Law Offices of Keith A. Singer to provide thorough...

A lifelong resident of Southern New Jersey, Tom earned both his undergraduate and law degrees at Georgetown University. In a career that spans over 50 years he has extensive experience in Elder Law, Medicaid Planning, Special Needs Trusts, Disability Law and Personal Injury Consulting. In addition, Tom is an accredited attorney for the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims for veteran’s benefits before the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Tom is a member of the New Jersey Bar Association, all relevant state, local affiliates and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. He is past Chair of the Elder...

Terrance W. Annese brings more than two decades of legal experience to Petrelli Previtera, LLC. In addition to family law, he is well versed in numerous other areas of the law—foreclosure mediation and defense, spousal support, collections and creditors’ rights, casino gaming, criminal defense, and municipal court practice, to name a few—which gives him a unique skill set and well-rounded knowledge when representing his divorce and family law clients. A top-notch researcher, Mr. Annese previously provided federal securities and corporate governance litigation research and writing services to several major Delaware Valley-area law firms. He represented clients in Pennsylvania and New Jersey...

Kathleen A. Browning Sheridan is a solo practitioner in Ship Bottom, New Jersey, where she concentrates her practice in the areas of elder law, estate planning, asset preservation, estate administration, estate litigation, guardianships and real estate.
Kathleen is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, The Academy of Special Needs Planners, the Real Property, Probate and Trust Section and the Elder Law Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association.
She is a member of the American, New Jersey and Ocean County Bar Associations as well as the Elder Law Section of the Ocean County Bar Association....

At the Law Office of Randy P. Davenport, Esq., founding lawyer Randy P. Davenport has successfully defended individuals facing the most severe legal issues. For years, he took on difficult cases with confidence, gaining the respect of the judiciary, prosecutors, his peers, and courthouse personnel. Attorney Davenport wants to help people like you — individuals charged with felony offenses and municipal court violations. He will bring his years of experience as a hard-fighting trial attorney to bear in your case — thoroughly investigating the charges against you, fully preparing your case for trial, and proceeding into the courtroom unafraid to stand...

In 2004, Lauren D. Bercik earned her Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University School of Law and received an academic achievement award. In 2004, she was admitted to the New Jersey State Bar and United States District Court of New Jersey. Ms. Bercik was admitted to the New York State Bar in January 2018.

Ms. Bercik is an active member of the American Bar Association, New Jersey State Bar Association, Monmouth County Bar Associations & current member of the Monmouth County Bar Probate Committee.

Ms. Bercik has been a civil litigator since 2004, devoting most...

Since 1992 I have personally consulted, represented or been otherwise involved in over 12,000 family matters. Handling All Aspects of Your Divorce & Family Law Needs Dealing with family law can be stressful. That's why you need an attorney who cares about getting the best for you and your family. Get your family the protection it needs. Our office advocates firmly and compassionately for your best interests. At the Law Office of Aniello D. Cerreto, Esq., we have over 30 years of experience guiding our clients through the complexities of the family law system. Our Family and Divorce Legal Services Include: Alimony and palimony Custody,...

DONNELLY LLC is a law firm dedicated to providing legal representation to medium and small businesses, non-profit groups, professional associations and individuals throughout New Jersey in complex and routine corporate and business planning, estate planning, and other commercial transactions and in litigation and arbitration involving business matters, debt collection and estate disputes.

In business since 1994, we have helped many people achieve their goals and change their lives. Come in and see if we can assist you.

Robert W. MacFeeters was born and raised in Haddonfield, New Jersey. He graduated from Bucknell University in 2012 and Rutgers University Law School in 2017. After graduating from law school, Mr. MacFeeters started working at the law firm of Puff & Cockerill, LLC (now Puff Sierzega & MacFeeters, LLC), where he clerked for three years during law school. In 2022, Mr. MacFeeters became a Partner of the law firm Puff Sierzega & MacFeeters, LLC. Mr. MacFeeters works in the areas of Estate Planning (wills, trusts, guardianships, Medicaid planning and applications), Estate Administration, Probate Litigation, Business Litigation, Real Estate...

Health and Elder Law Senior Staff Attorney at Central Jersey Legal Services a nonprofit law firm that provides free legal services in civil (non-criminal) matters to low-income residents of Mercer, Middlesex and Union Counties.

I devote my practice to understanding the individual needs of my clients so that I can effectively prepare, administer, and defend their estate plans over long periods of time. I provide counsel on all matters of estate planning, probate, and estate and trust litigation. I represent private clients in all walks of life. I am focused on creating long-term personal relationships with my clients. I leverage technology, when possible, and creativity when solving problems. My experience allows me to provide cost-effective, results-oriented solutions in a timely manner. Having earned my Masters in Tax Law (LL.M. in Taxation), I approach estate planning...

Human first. Lawyer Second. Sums up the way I practice people first, not profit. I know if I develop relationships with people and have the privilege to help them with their legal needs, my financial needs will also be met. It’s over simplified, of course. I’m more than just a human and a lawyer. A mom. A daughter. A wife. A sister. A friend. A one time sky diver (as in I only went once). An artist. A writer. A fan of cheese fries. A Celiac sufferer. A long time Spiderman fan. A Yankees fan. An avid visitor to Key...

Professional Experience: Amelia “Amy” is the owner of Carolla Law LLC. Her practice concentrates on representation of parents and children in education-related matters, guardianships, estate planning, and small business disputes. Prior to forming Carolla Law, Amy was a founding partner in Reisman Carolla Gran & Zuba where she practiced law for sixteen years. She was also associated with a mid-sized Philadelphia law firm where she co-chaired its Special Education Law practice group. She also handled complex commercial litigation for publicly and privately held companies there and at another mid-sized firm in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Amy served as...