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Suzanne A. Ettinger
Islandia, NY Probate Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
Touro College
Suzanne's interest in Elder Law Estate Planning comes from her personal experience as a daughter caring for the needs of her father after he was diagnosed with many health issues including dementia. Suzanne knows first hand how difficult it is for families to navigate the estate planning needs of their loved ones and how important it is to be informed of their options.
Public service has been a very important part of Suzanne's life. Suzanne served as the attorney consultant to the Long Island chapter of the non-profit organization Every Child Matters. She has been a member of the local PTA...
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Clare Barbara Connaughton
Smithtown, NY Probate Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Probate, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Family
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Bonnie Lawston
Huntington, NY Probate Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
No Worries. No Stress. Don't worry about paying any legal retainer fees.
We do not require legal retainer fees. We are full service estate and probate estate administration and litigation firm. There is no need for you to leave your home, travel or stress over your loved one's estate. We provide probate, estate administration and trust services to clients that have a loved one that died a resident of New York, Long Island or has real estate in New York but died in another state. We also service clients who have an interest...
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Jennifer B. Cona
Melville, NY Probate Lawyer
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
University of Connecticut School of Law
Jennifer B. Cona is the founder and managing partner of Cona Elder Law, Long Island’s leading Elder Law and Estate Planning firm. She is among Long Island’s most accomplished women, exemplifying leadership in business and community outreach.
Ms. Cona’s work involves representing, counseling and assisting seniors and their families with the preservation of assets, Medicaid planning, estate planning, wealth transfer strategies, administration of estates, estate litigation, guardianships and special needs planning. Under Ms. Cona’s direction, the firm expanded its practice to include a health care reimbursement and recovery department. Currently, Cona Elder Law represents over 175 nursing homes and health care...
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Stephen Bilkis
Bay Shore, NY Probate Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Touro Law School
Stephen Bilkis graduated from Touro Law School in 1997. Soon after he passed the bar exam of New York and established the Law Offices of Stephen Bilkis & Associates. In over 20 years of practice, Mr. Bilkis has successfully represented scores of clients throughout Nassau County, Suffolk County, Westchester County, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, Long Island, and Staten Island in matters related to personal injury, probate law, criminal law, and family law.
Mr. Bilkis strongly believes that each client is unique and each case is different. His solutions are never “one size fits all.” He prides himself...
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Jodi Ann Donato
East Islip, NY Probate Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
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...
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Joanne Fanizza
Melville, NY Probate Attorney with 36 years of experience
Probate, Elder, Estate Planning and Real Estate
University of Florida
I am your New York-Florida connection, with offices on Long Island and in Fort Lauderdale. I practice: Estate planning for New Yorkers and Floridians, especially for those contemplating changing domiciles; administration of estates in both states, especially ancillary administrations for decedents with properties in both or either state; real estate transactions in both states, especially New Yorkers buying or selling in Florida. I also practice in the areas of litigation and small business law. I have more than 25 years' experience practicing law in Florida, and eight in New York. My office provides caring service with an...
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Michael Ettinger
Islandia, NY Probate Lawyer with 44 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
London School of Economics and Mcgill University
Michael Ettinger is the Author of "Elder Law Estate Planning" and has been practicing Elder Law Estate Planning since 1991. With twelve attorneys and 25 staff members Ettinger Law Firm is New York's largest Elder Law Estate Planning Firm. We provide free consultations for Revocable and Irrevocable Living Trusts, Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts, Medicaid Applications, Special Needs Trusts, Probate, Estate Administration, Estate Tax Planning and all other areas of Elder Law Estate Planning.
Always friendly and personable, our staff will make you feel at ease with whatever issues you are facing and we are happy to give you...
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Joseph A. Bollhofer
St. James, NY Probate Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Probate, Elder, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Fordham University School of Law and State University of New York - Stony Brook
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...
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Aaron Elliot Futterman
Smithtown, NY Probate Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
Hofstra Univeristy School of Law
Mr. Futterman established the law firm of Futterman & Lanza in Smithtown, New York after working for several years at a premier Long Island Elder Law and Estate Planning firm and after establishing a successful solo practice located in Commack, New York. An adjunct professor at a Long Island based College, Mr. Futterman’s work experience as a Certified Public Accountant with two of the world’s largest public accounting firms enhances his ability to resolve the complex legal issues that arise in his Estate Planning, Tax, and Elder Law practice. The legal and tax experience Mr. Futterman has acquired...
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Richard Chertock
Ronkonkoma, NY Probate Attorney with 38 years of experience
(516) 771-6900
3505 Veterans Memorial Highway
Unit E
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
Free ConsultationProbate, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Quinnipiac University School of Law
2043 Ripley Lane, Merrick, New York 11566 Solo Practitioner established in 1987. Resident of Merrick, NY.
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Donna Stefans
Woodbury, NY Probate Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Donna Stefans is the founder and lead attorney at Stefans Law Group, PC. She has over 23 years of experience in elder law, estate and asset protection planning, estate administration, geriatric care management, special needs planning, guardianship, elder law abuse and neglect, retirement income planning and Medicaid optimization.
Ms. Stefans is also the President of Stefans Associates, Inc., a full service personal, business, and Trust, Income Tax and Accounting practice.
The third major part of Ms. Stefans’ practice is capital management and investments. She has over 30 years of experience in retirement planning, asset protection planning, and wealth management.
She...
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Janna P. Visconti
Smithtown, NY Probate Attorney with 45 years of experience
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
St. John's University School of Law
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Andrew Doktofsky
Huntington, NY Probate Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate and Bankruptcy
Touro College
As a Long Island bankruptcy attorney, Andrew M. Doktofsky helps individuals and their families obtain a fresh financial start. The burdens of debt and creditor harassment can be extremely stressful. Andrew works hard to ensure that filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy goes as smoothly as possible. Through diligent preparation, and consideration of all possible outcomes of a bankruptcy filing, Andrew guides his clients through the complex bankruptcy process. In addition to bankruptcy, Andrew practices in the areas of credit reporting violations, tax resolution, and probate/estate administration. Andrew also has extensive experience in...
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Enza Michelle Brandi
Huntington, NY Probate Attorney with 31 years of experience
Probate, Business, Personal Injury and Real Estate
New York Law School
Enza Brandi, Esq., Sole Practitioner
Enza Brandi, (formerly practicing law as Enza Cammarasana), is the founder of The Enza Brandi Law Firm, PLLC, with concentrations in the areas of foreclosure defense, real estate closings, commercial litigation and personal injury, handling diverse and complex litigation. Ms. Brandi has been practicing law since 1993, and founded a law firm in 1996 after working for a prestigious Long Island law firm with a heavy concentration in commercial litigation. She presently works “Of Counsel” to the law firms of Peter J. Wagner, PC and The Barton Law Group, PLLC, and to the...
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Lawrence Cohen
Melville, NY Probate Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Probate, Elder, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
Quinnipiac University School of Law
Lawrence Cohen represents clients in all aspects of elder law, estate planning, crisis Medicaid planning and probate matters. His practice also includes over 25 years of experience working hand in hand with clients and families to successfully resolve their catastrophic accident or personal injury matter.
A caring and experienced legal adviser who strives to simplify the complex legal process for his clients, Lawrence sets himself apart as a compassionate and thoughtful attorney with large law firm credentials.
Within the legal arena, Lawrence is known as a goal-oriented strategic thinker, who works tirelessly to gain a deep understanding of his client’s overarching...
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Jeanette Grabie
Smithtown, NY Probate Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
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Concetta G. Spirio
Islip, NY Probate Attorney with 39 years of experience
Probate, Business, Divorce and Family
As a member of the Suffolk County Bar Association, Nassau County Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, LEGAL – The LGBT Bar Association of Greater New York, as well as the Collaborative Law Association of New York, Inc, Ms. Spirio knows how to help her clients by providing experienced and personal legal services. Since 1986 Ms. Spirio has served Long Island families and individuals in the following Practice Areas:
* Collaborative Law
* Non-traditional Family Law
* Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) representation
* Prenuptial and Domestic Partnership Agreements
* Divorce and Separation Mediation
* Real Estate Law
* Trusts, Wills and Estates
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Michael C. McCarthy
Smithtown, NY Probate Lawyer
Probate, Elder and Real Estate
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
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Barbara M. Pizzolato P.A.
Islandia, NY Probate Attorney with 38 years of experience
Suite 430, One Suffolk Square
1601 Veterans Memorial Highway
Islandia, NY 11749
Probate, Business and Estate Planning
Barbara M. Pizzolato, P.A., is committed to offering you the kind of personalized, customized legal services you expect and deserve. With 28 years of experience in a multitude of jurisdictions and practice areas, Ms. Pizzolato has mastered the tools and strategies inherent in proper estate planning, allowing her to effectively address the legal issues affecting you, your loved ones and your business. In addition, Ms. Pizzolato is dedicated to forging strong personal relationships with her clients. She will work with you in a collaborative way to guide you through difficult and complicated personal and business matters, and work tirelessly...
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Susan Joy Hermer
Bohemia, NY Probate Attorney with 39 years of experience
Probate, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
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Alice Jakyung Choi
Huntington, NY Probate Lawyer
(631) 547-0300
Novick & Associates, P.C.
202 East Main Street, Suite 208
Huntington, NY 11743
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
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Jodi Beth Zimmerman
Melville, NY Probate Attorney with 16 years of experience
Probate and Estate Planning
Jodi B. Zimmerman focuses her practice on Elder Law and Estate Planning matters including the preparation of Wills, Trusts, Probate and Administration petitions and Guardianships. Ms. Zimmerman brings over 20 years of counseling and business experience to her clients and understands the practice of law is about more than just statutes and rules, it's about the people who need quality representation.
In 1984, Ms. Zimmerman earned her BA in Humanities from Florida Atlantic University and, in 2005 graduated from the Hofstra University School of Law.
Ms. Zimmerman is admitted to practice in the State of New York, as well as the United...
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David Okrent
DIX HILLS, NY Probate Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Probate, Elder, Estate Planning and Tax
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Mr. Ernest M. Bongermino
Islip Terrace, NY Probate Lawyer with 44 years of experience
Probate, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Divorce
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Jeffrey Rosenblum
Melville, NY Probate Attorney
Probate, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Tax
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George E. Patsis
Lindenhurst, NY Probate Attorney with 24 years of experience
(631) 225-4601
152 North Wellwood Avenue
Suite 1
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
Free ConsultationProbate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Hofstra University
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....
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Nancy Burner
EAST SETAUKET, NY Probate Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
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...
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Timothy Ronald Davies
Miller Place, NY Probate Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Estate Planning, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Davies At Law * 2024 * Timothy R. Davies is the culmination of many years of legal services proudly practicing within the Long Island, New York legal landscape. Over thirty years ago in 1991 Davies, Elston, Davies and Davies was newly formed with partners, Timothy R. Davies, Esq., Ronald C. Davies, Esq., A. Roger Elston, Esq. and Victoria L. Davies, Esq. With the early foundation of a family law firm who had been servicing our neighboring Long Island community and families for many years, Davies At Law proudly continues this tradition forward. My wife,...
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Melissa Sue Doris
East Setauket, NY Probate Attorney with 13 years of experience
Probate, Elder, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
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...
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Steven M Adler
Jericho, NY Probate Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Family
Brooklyn Law School
Attorney Adler is a Long Island estate planning lawyer who has the dedication and experience you are looking for in your representative. When you come to the Adler Law Firm, PLLC, you can have confidence in the help you can receive. Attorney Adler has dealt with all kinds of complications and hardships, and he is ready to stand beside you and assist you at this time. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree at the State University of New York at Albany. He later received his Juris Doctorate at Brooklyn Law School. When you come to this law office, you...
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Marc Howard Weissman
Garden City, NY Probate Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
Rutgers School of Law-Camden
Marc Weissman is a partner of the firm. His practice focuses on estate administration and litigation, commercial transactions, corporate matters, commercial leases, private mortgage loans, purchase and sale of a business, corporate restructuring, purchase and sale of real estate and the financial aspects of divorce litigation.
As a partner at the firm, Marc acts as counsel to many of our corporate clients, including banking institutions and insurance carriers. Marc represents institutional lenders in making secured loans to New York City Taxi Medallion Owners. Marc has developed strong relationships with his clients, their staff and the vendors they do business with.
In addition...
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Rudolf Karvay
Garden City, NY Probate Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Estate Planning and Tax
Brooklyn Law School
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...
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Gina Raio Bitsimis
East Setauket, NY Probate Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
Fordham University School of Law
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,...
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Michael Lawrence Pfeifer
East Meadow, NY Probate Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
Elisabeth Haub School of Law - Pace University
As the founder of The Law Firm of Michael L. Pfeifer, P.C., Nassau County attorney Michael L. Pfeifer Esq. offers legal services in estate planning and elder law issues. Since 1987, he has been in the legal field. Attorney Pfeifer was recognized by the New York Law Journal as one of the top rated lawyers in the New York area. He is a graduate of the Stony Brook University and the Pace University School of Law. Mr. Pfeifer is an instructor at the Nassau Academy of Law and a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.
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Ellen Garwin Makofsky
Garden City, NY Probate Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
Brooklyn Law School
Ellen Makofsky has concentrated her practice in Elder Law and Trusts and Estates and Probate and Estate Administration for over three decades. The National Elder Law Foundation has named her a certified elder law attorney(CELA).
Ms. Makofsky is a past President of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, New York Chapter and completed a third term as Secretary of the New York Bar Association (NYSBA), the largest voluntary Bar in the United States. She served as Chair of NYSBA's Committee on Legal Education and as Co-Chair of NYSBA's Women in the Law Committee and is Chair of...
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Jacqueline A. Cara
Garden City, NY Probate Attorney with 33 years of experience
(516) 217-9200
1225 Franklin Avenue, Suite 325.
Garden City, NY 11530-6522
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
St. John's University School of Law and St. John's University School of Law
Jackie Cara has been practicing law for over 20 years and has spent most of her career helping families meet life's uncertainties and milestones. Her passion for estate planning started with the birth of a special needs child and learned, firsthand, how important advanced and considered planning is. Her personal experience provides clients with a unique, understanding perspective. Her practice started by working with other parents with children who has special needs and required advanced planning to make sure their needs were met, not just now, but for the future. A desire to help...
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Arnold M. Bottalico
Garden City, NY Probate Attorney with 32 years of experience
Probate, Estate Planning, Foreclosure Defense and Insurance Claims
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
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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Robert Zysk
Patchogue, NY Probate Attorney with 50 years of experience
(631) 289-3745
629 Medford Avenue ( Rte 112) Suite #4
Patchogue, NY 11772
Probate, Elder, Estate Planning and Tax
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
Robert J. Zysk has a highly technical background, including Engineering School studies; former employment as an Internal Revenue Officer and investigator; and facility with the Laws of Taxation and the Internal Revenue Code. During 41 years of private practice, I have developed a broad spectrum of experience and facility in numerous areas of the law, as further indicated in my profile. I represent businesses and entreprenuers in all types of Civil Litigation. Elder Law has emerged as one of my practice areas and I am knowlegeable and draft Faimly Trusts. My practice is thus manifold and flexibile....
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Gregory J. De Tolla
Lindenhurst, NY Probate Attorney with 6 years of experience
Probate, Business and Estate Planning
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Greg is the founder of DeTolla Law Group. He concentrates his legal practice on estate planning and trust administration. He has extensive experience drafting irrevocable and revocable (living) trusts, special needs trusts, wills, and business succession plans. He works closely with financial planners and and CPAs to provide the best possible service to his clients. Prior to starting his own firm, Greg worked at Ferlito Law Group for a number of years honing his craft in trusts and estates.
Preceding his estate planning experience, Greg was an attorney at a large international defense firm in New York City,...