Tomkins Cove Estate Planning Lawyers

My name is David Shapiro and I am a partner with Zelenitz, Shapiro & D'Agostino, P.C. I help New York City residents with numerous legal issues. If you need assistance with a legal matter, do not hesitate to call me at (718) 523-1111

During this difficult time, the law office of George E. Patsis is offering free video chat consultations. Additionally, the office is available to provide remote estate planning and notarization. With remote estate planning and notarization, clients are able to execute wills, powers of attorney, trusts, living wills, and health care proxies from the comfort of their homes. After two decades of practicing law, George E. Patsis has served each and everyone of his clients with the utmost dedication, honorability, experience and success. Mr. Patsis is more than just an Attorney, he is someone you can count on....

Nancy Burner is Founder and Partner of Burner Prudenti Law, (successor firm to Burner Law Group P.C.) a women-owned trust & estates and elder law firm established in 1995. She is also a Founding Member of Mediation Solutions of NY, Suffolk County’s first full-service mediation and arbitration company. With nearly three decades of experience, Nancy has been recognized as one of New York’s prominent elder law and trust & estates attorneys. She holds the designation of a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA), awarded by the National Elder Law Foundation as accredited by the American Bar Association. Since 2014, Nancy has been...

There are times in life when you need the help of a legal professional who cares about you. Everything I do revolves around my core values of Honesty, Integrity and Loyalty. I take a compassionate approach toward my clients who are often dealing with some of the most difficult situations life can serve up. Dealing with the everyday legal tasks associated with divorce, custody, support, aging parents, traffic fines, or planning for the future can be stressful and I'm here to help you find your way through. I aim to provide a friendly family atmosphere with a reputation for timely personalized...

As a devoted son, husband and father, Tim Casserly understands the needs of his clients. He has dedicated his career to helping clients navigate and understand the complexities involved in managing one's estate and long-term care plan including preserving assets in order to leave a legacy. With utmost care and compassion for over 31 years, Tim has customized plans to provide financial security to individuals, families and businesses.

My firm is dedicated to helping you and your loved ones achieve your estate planning objectives in a caring and compassionate manner. He fully recognizes the emotional challenges of preparing for the time when you will pass on your assets, values and family legacy to your heirs and loved ones. My approach to practice is dedicated to caring for you, the ones that you love and the things that you care about most. The focus is building solid, trusting and lasting relationships that you and your family can count on now and in the future. We work hard...

Brittni Sullivan is a Senior Associate attorney at Burner Prudenti Law, P.C. She joined the firm in January 2013 as a legal intern while she was still in law school. Since 2015, Brittni has been concentrating her practice in the areas of Estate Planning and Medicaid as well as Guardianship. In 2024, for the eighth consecutive year, Brittni was named a Rising Star attorney for the New York Metro area by Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters publication. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state receive this honor. She was also recognized as a 2025 The Best...

Albany Divorce Lawyer With 15 Years of Experience- on your side. Divorce, whether it’s in Albany or any other part of New York State, is always a challenge. There are no winners in divorce. Both sides will walk away injured in some manner, either emotionally or financially. The idea is to have an experienced Albany Divorce Attorney like Andrew Wood standing by your side, to help minimize your pain and suffering, and to get you the best possible outcome.

Kimberly Trueman is an attorney at the Law Offices of Robin Burner Daleo, PLLC. She joined the firm in November, 2021. Kimberly received her Bachelor’s degree in Hispanic Literature and Language from Stony Brook University in 2009 where she graduated summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa and was the valedictorian of her department. She then received her Juris Doctor from Hofstra University, School of Law in 2012. While attending law school, Kimberly was the recipient of the Honors Scholarship for academic excellence as well as the Linda Carmody-Roberts Scholarship for her commitment to pursuing a career in the Trust & Estates...

I am a General Practice Attorney with over 30 years of experience, representing clients in Real Estate Closings, Real Estate Matters, Estate Proceedings (probate, administration, voluntary administration), Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning, Family Court representation (custody, visitation, child support, adoption), Divorce matters (including divorce mediation), Contracts, BusinessFormation, Accident and Personal Injury. I have successfully represented clients in Livingston, Ontario, Monroe, Steuben, Genesee, Allegany and all surrounding counties. I am a life-long resident of Livingston County and have extensive experience in all of the Courts. Having represented thousands of clients in real estate closings, especially in...

James C. Freeman, Of Counsel at the Law Office of Andrew J. Gilbride, is a highly experienced civil litigator who has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of his clients. His personal injury and medical malpractice verdicts and settlements have been publicized in various media outlets. Early on in his legal career, Mr. Freeman worked as an Assistant County Attorney for Westchester County from 1990-1995. Mr. Freeman also represented physicians and hospitals at a well respected defense firm. His experience on both sides of the aisle works to the benefit of all his current clients, medical malpractice and personal injury...

After working for several Long Island law firms practicing in the areas of bankruptcy, loan modifications, estates, civil litigation and family law, John P. Brooke, Esq. opened his own law office. The Brooke Law Firm serves is a full service law practice dedicated to helping Long Islander's in all the legal challenges that life throws at them. John P. Brooke, Esq. also interned for Senior Federal Judge Leonard Wexler while in law school. John is also currently a Special Assistant Prosecutor for the Village of Ocean Beach on Fire Island.

Melissa Doris joined Burner Prudenti Law, P.C. in February 2020 as Senior Associate attorney. Prior to her work at the firm, Melissa gained over a decade of experience at a prominent Long Island Trusts and Estates law firm. Her wealth of knowledge is extensive in the areas of Estate Planning, Trust and Estate Administration, Taxation, Elder Law, Special Needs Planning and Residential Real Estate where she focuses her practice. Melissa was recognized as The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch for Elder Law and Trusts & Estates in Setauket, NY in the 2024 and 2025 editions. Melissa received her Bachelor's...

Kera Reed is an attorney at Burner Law Group, P.C. She joined the firm in January 2012 and now leads the firms Estate and Trust Administration Department overseeing all phases of Probate and Estate administration as well as estate litigation matters. Kera’s practice includes all Surrogate’s Court proceedings to appoint an Executor or Administrator of an estate, SCPA Article 17 and 17-A guardianship proceedings, preparation and litigation of fiduciary accountings, and preparation of New York State and Federal estate tax returns. She also is qualified to serve as Guardian ad Litem in Surrogates’ Court proceedings. In addition to her...

Mr. Bollhofer is an attorney, and President of the law office of Joseph A. Bollhofer, P.C. in St. James, New York. He is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey. Mr. Bollhofer received his undergraduate degree from the Stony Brook University and his law degree from Fordham University School of Law. Elder Law and Estate and Business Planning, including asset transfer and Medicaid applications, have been primary areas of Mr. Bollhofer's law practice since 1985. He periodically gives lectures in these areas of law to community, professional and continuing education groups. He is a member...

Gina Raio Bitsimis is Of Counsel at Burner Prudenti Law, P.C. She joined the firm in February 2021 having previously worked over twenty-five years in prominent Trusts and Estates law firms. Gina’s practice includes all Surrogate’s Court proceedings to appoint an Executor or Administrator of an estate, preparation of fiduciary accountings, and preparation of New York State and Federal estate tax returns. In addition, she is well versed in Real Estate Transactions. As a result of her proficiency in all matters of Trusts and Estates, Gina dedicates her time to educating and counseling clients on timely and sensitive matters. In addition,...

Andrew J. Gilbride tirelessly and aggressively represents individuals and families in their time of need, including matters related to Family Law, Divorce Law, Commercial and Residential Real Estate, Personal Injury, Elder Care, Estate Planning, Landlord /Tenant disputes, Civil Litigation and General Business issues.

Before founding the firm, Mr. Gilbride was a highly successful Wall Street professional, trading gold futures on the New York Commodities exchange. Navigating the highly competitive and aggressive world of Wall Street prepared Mr. Gilbride for a successful law career, with a carefully honed ability to handle the most contentious court matters with agility and professionalism. Additionally, due...

I became an Attorney and Counselor at Law to guide families just like mine in the intimidating and some time convoluted judicial process. My ambition is to provide value and shape the culture in our communities for women just like me.

Amy's practice is concentrated in the areas of elder law, estate planning, and trust and estate administration. A major part of Amy's practice involves assisting clients and their families with legal and tax issues including the preparation of estate planning documents, estate tax planning, administration of trusts and estates, long-term care planning, preservation of assets, eligibility for governmental benefits, disability planning and supplemental needs trusts.

Amy O’Connor is Chair of McNamee Lochner's Trusts, Estates & Elder Law Department. With a concentration in elder law, estate planning, and trust and estate administration, her practice encompasses all aspects of trusts and estates law...

Richard D. Cirincione’s practice is concentrated in the areas of estate planning, estate administration, estate litigation, guardianship law, and related appeals. He provides planning for high net worth individuals including the creation of charitable planning devices. He has experience forming and administering family entities and has prepared sales to defective grantor trusts. Richard handles all phases of the administration of estates and trusts, including the preparation of estate tax returns and fiduciary accountings.

With extensive experience in estate litigation related to Wills and Trusts, Richard has represented clients in Will contests, both in support of a purported Will and...