Vestal Probate Lawyers

Jerry has been practicing law for over 30 years and concentrates his practice in the areas of real estate, trusts & estates and business law. Mr. Antetomaso previously worked with the firms of Culley Marks et al. and Pettig, Overbeck and Reid and most recently operated his own practice for over 22 years. As a complement to his work as an attorney, Jerry has extensive experience in dispensing business counsel. From daily operational matters to long term succession issues, his focus is on maximizing value and mitigating complexity. He endeavors to help clients identify what is important to them and...

Broad legal background with more than 15 years experience in commercial litigation, corporate transactions, real estate law, and estate litigation. Experience providing counsel to private corporations in a small firm environment has contributed to a broad based legal knowledge. A history of successful trial and mediation experience. An outstanding ability to effectively manage costs in litigated matters. Ability to anticipate legal issues and corporate exposure to adequately protect clients.

Glenn did his undergraduate work at the Boston University School of Management (B.S.B.A magna cum laude), received a Master’s Degree from the Philosophy Department at the University of Chicago and his J.D. from Albany Law School. He has been practicing Law in Schenectady, NY since 1985, initially in the Criminal Defense Arena and for the past 25 years in Trusts and Estates, Elder Law and Real Estate.
Glenn is Co-Vice Chair of the Health Care Committee of the Elder Law and Special Needs Section of the New York State Bar Association; and a Member of the National Academy of Elder Law...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Klose & Associates offers various legal services to individuals and businesses, including business entity formation, contract preparation and negotiation, litigation, buying and selling personal and business assets, and wills and estate matters. Our clients have sought representation for business, environmental, insurance, intellectual property trademark and copyright), personal injury, professional malpractice (accountant, legal, medical), real estate and probate or estate matters. Clean Sweep Divorce. (www.cleansweepdivorce.com) I didn’t set out to become a divorce coach, but looking back, I realize my passion for problem-solving and helping others guided me to this promising and rewarding profession. As a lawyer, I enjoy the intellectual challenge of untangling...

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Graduated from St. John's Law School in 1972, and was admitted to the NYS Bar in February 1973. Practicing in the areas of Wills, Probate, Estate Litigation, Real Estate Transactions, and Real Estate Litigation. I have also been appointed a Court Receiver in several Real Estate Litigation cases.

I am an experienced New York Probate Attorney who has the rare skill of simplifying Estate law into plain language so that my clients clearly understand their situations and how I can help them achieve their legal goals. I represent individuals whose assets and rights are subject to New York Estate laws. I also serve as a Court Appointed Part 36 Fiduciary in Supreme and Surrogate's court. As a poised litigator (and former prosecutor), I am adept and practical in representing my clients both in and out of the courtroom. ...

Jason D. Jones, the Principal of the Law Office of Jason D. Jones, P.C. specializes in estate planning, probate and estate litigation matters for both high net-worth and average net-worth individuals and families throughout the NYC metro area. Within estate planning, Jason works primarily in drafting wills and revocable trusts. Prior to founding the firm in January 2018, Jason trained with highly experienced estate practitioners at Heidner Law Firm P.C. and Eisenberg & Baum LLP and handled a wide array of Surrogate’s Courts proceedings. Such proceedings included kinship proceedings, guardianship proceedings, will contests, and contested accountings. ...

The Law Office of George H. Dippel provides quality legal services in the areas of wills, probate, trusts and estates, real estate closings (house, co-op, condo, commercial), commercial leases, 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. Your matter is of the utmost importance to us and receives individual attention and expert care.

Utilizing his extensive knowledge and decades of experience, attorney George Dippel has provided thousands of clients throughout Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, Long Island and...

A 2007 graduate of Western New England University School of Law, Ms. Gilmartin spent nearly 30 years in Technical and Operational roles for a variety of manufacturers before her career in the law. Her most recent non-legal role was as Vice President of Global Quality and Regulatory Affairs for a mid-sized adhesive film manufacturer based in the UK. Ms. Gilmartin knows firsthand as a business executive what is required of a legal counsel in a business environment and the breadth of experience to understand the subtle ramifications of the decisions concerning the businesses of her clients. As the former North...

The Law Offices of Frank Bruno provide an array of legal services to Queens and Brooklyn residents. From our office in Glendale, we assist individuals and families with divorce cases, issues involving elder law and estate planning, bankruptcy, criminal law, real property law and more. With over 25 years of combined legal experience, our attorneys have the training and knowledge to analyze your situation and advise you on how to achieve your goals. Whether you need an aggressive litigator to represent you through a contested divorce or a skilled adviser to prepare reliable documents such as wills, trusts and guardianship...

Derek J. Soltis, Esq. is graduate of Rutgers School of Law Newark and an admitted attorney in the State of New York. Mr. Soltis also has an MBA in Management Systems with an International Business Designation from Fordham University Graduate School of Business and a Master of Science in Information and Communication Systems where he specialized in System Dynamics. While at Fordham Mr. Soltis graduated in the top 10% of class and was enrolled in Phi Kappa Phi the Collegiate Honor Society and Beta Gamma Sigma the Business Honors Society. Mr. Soltis's undergraduate degree is a BBA from the University...

Melissa Doris joined Burner Prudenti Law, P.C. in February 2020. She has brought with her a wealth of knowledge in the areas of estate planning, trust and estate administration, taxation, elder law, special needs planning and residential real estate. Melissa received her Bachelor's degree from Stony Brook University in 2005 and graduated cum laude from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in 2010. She is a Walk to End Alzheimer’s committee member whose commitment to finding a cure and helping seniors and their family navigate the pain and confusion of living with dementia stems from her own family’s experience. Melissa’s professional...

My law firm handles trust and estate controversies, will contests, commercial litigation, and white collar defense matters. We provide a range of general corporate, corporate securities, and corporate finance services. We troubleshoot problems for businesses, professionals, executives, and high net-worth individuals through strategic counseling, assistance with negotiations, supervision of investigations, representation before government agencies, and trial advocacy. We offer large-firm quality, small-firm personal service, and cost-conscious representation. We invite litigation and transactional engagements from throughout the United States and overseas. We are pleased to serve as local counsel, coordinating counsel, or in a consulting capacity. We welcome...

A respected and skilled attorney with over 28 years of experience as a litigator representing clients before the Courts in the Bronx, Brooklyn, New York City and Queens. Ms. Shay is also a talented negotiator who understands her clients and works tirelessly to achieve their goals.

Her practice is primarily concentrated on real estate and housing matters, including evictions, nonpayment cases, holdover proceedings, HP cases, ejectments, partition actions, DHCR filings, PARs, commercial litigation, leasing, summary proceedings, property transfers, mortgage transactions, corporate governance, shareholder disputes and appeals.

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About Me:
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...

New York City 9/11 lawyer Christopher J. Baione has devoted his practice to representing clients before the federal September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. He has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a top rated 9/11 lawyer and by Avvo with a Clients' Choice Award.

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...

The Law Offices of Michael W. Goldstein has been aggressively and effectively representing business and individual clients in New York Business Contracts, Business Transactions, Commercial Litigation; New York Real Estate Transactions, Real Estate Litigation; Mechanic’s Liens; and Wills, Trusts and Estates since 1985. We provide top tier legal representation for •Business and Commercial Law •Contracts •Commercial Transactions •Forming Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, and Partnerships •Purchase or Sale of a Business •Employment Contracts •Independent Contractor Agreements •Commercial Litigation •Real Estate Transactions •Construction & Home Renovation Contracts •Mechanic’s Liens •Real Estate Litigation •Down Payment Litigation •Partition Actions•Actions for Specific Performance •Wills and Trusts...

Danielle DeJoseph is an Associate Attorney at Pfalzgraf Beinhauer Grear Harris Schuller LLP. Her practice is focused in the areas of Probate, Estate Administration, and Estate Planning. Danielle was admitted to the Bar in the state of New York in 2018 and is a member of the Erie County Bar Association. She has been practicing as an estate attorney in Western New York for four years. Danielle graduated summa cum laude from Buffalo State College in 2013 with a major in English Literature. She received her legal education at the University at Buffalo School of Law, where she graduated with a J.D....

I really enjoy spending time with clients and taking a personal approach to assisting them. I grew up wanting to be a ballet dancer and spent most of my time in the ballet studio. I started a professional ballet career, but, ended it after a major injury requiring surgery. I have learned we all go through tough times and experiences and life certainly throws us curveballs. But, I find the journey we take and our continual growth is what is most important. Although I am no longer a ballet dancer, I feel the training I...

Whether you are looking to prepare for the future or need help with a current legal issue, you can find comfort in knowing that Matthew will be protecting your interests no matter how big or small. While many estate planning and elder law issues can be very complicated, Matthew can explain all available options in an easy to understand manner. Lenza Law, PLLC was founded with the goal to bring a new approach to estate planning and elder law. We strive to keep clients informed and prepared, thus making the estate planning and administration process as stress-free as possible.

Charles Kurmay has nearly two decades of legal experience. He began his career as a judicial law clerk and public defender, gaining a valuable foundation of trial skills and experience. His firm now offers services in a broad range of civil and criminal practice areas, including business law, international law, personal injury, probate and real estate. A native of Stratford, Connecticut, Mr. Kurmay is well-respected in the local community for the high quality of his legal advocacy. His extensive experience in state and federal court equips him to handle large, complex cases with ease. Mr. Kurmay is active in...

2043 Ripley Lane, Merrick, New York 11566 Solo Practitioner established in 1987. Resident of Merrick, NY.

Kristin R. White is a graduate of Boston College Law School. Upon completing her education, she served two judicial clerkships at the trial and appellate levels in Massachusetts. Ms. White is a former Assistant Attorney General for the State of New York and spent several years practicing in private law firms in New York City. She has also received appointments as a guardian ad litem in the Surrogate’s Court in New York.

Admitted to the Practice of Law in both New York and Florida, I have assisted literally thousands of clients with their legal needs. I have represented Buyers and Sellers and Mortgagors of Real Estate (including houses, condominiums, cooperative apartments and commercial properties) and Mortgage Lenders. I am also a Real Estate Broker.

I have also represented clients in other matters such as Wills, Probate of Estates, Criminal Law, Contracts and Business Matters (including the purchase and sale of a business).

My staff and I are dedicated to the needs of our clients and truly understand the issues that our...

My firm represents clients with all their real estate needs (sales and purchases, commercial leasing and representing co-op and condo boards) and estate planning needs, including wills, health care proxies, probate of wills and administration (the court process after a loved one passes away and the administration of the decedent’s estate).

Elise G. Liebowitz has been practicing law for 36 years, with a wide range of experience, including having practiced at some of New York’s prestigious Wall Street law firms (Proskauer Rose and Stroock & Stroock & Lavan).

Ms. Liebowitz is a native New Yorker, born, raised and educated in...

I help clients navigate probate and draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and health care proxies. I mediate estate distribution, prenuptial agreements, and elder issues including long term care. I also guide families with individuals with disabilities on special needs planning and guardianships. Business services include litigation, contracts, and family business succession planning.

Practice Areas: Foreclosure Defense, Loan Modifications and Short Sales, Residential Real Estate Transactions, Surrogate’s Court, Probate, Wills, Commercial Litigation, Corporate and Business Law

Admitted: 1997, New York and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York

Law School: New York Law School, J.D. ; Member- Law Review;
Recipient of New York Law School Academic Achievement Award and Teaching Fellowship; Top 1% of class of 1996.

Biography: Former senior associate, litigation and corporate departments of a large international law firm with offices in Manhattan, London, Los Angeles, Bucharest, Washington D.C., Baltimore and Connecticut.

Beau Taylor is the owner of Beau Taylor Law, PLLC, a boutique law firm located in New York. We focus on Estate Planning, Family Law, and Personal Injury, including probate, guardianships, and trusts and wills. Beau Taylor Law is committed to helping clients from Manhattan to Montauk. Beau Taylor Law is a personable law firm that understands each client has their own unique situations.

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...

So many attorneys overwhelm themselves with the “revolving door” effect by taking on too many cases and losing sight of good customer service. Attorney Tamara Jordan prefers client-management over case management. As the founding attorney of the firm, Tamara is highly respected by the New York State Bar, fellow counsel and by her clients, past and present. With a degree in politics, philosophy and law, Attorney Jordan has eclectic legal knowledge and operates her firm with the highest ethical standards. She provides high quality legal counsel to walk-in clients who are facing landlord and tenant issues and also serves as...

I have extensive experience in trusts and estates and guardianship proceedings throughout New York. My representation also includes designing specifically tailored estate plans and protecting and pursuing the rights and interests of fiduciaries, beneficiaries and heirs.

I work to give individual attention to each client. I take the time to understand all of the dimensions of the client's issue or concern; as an attorney in solo practice I have the flexibility to do that. At the same time, I am in a law suite that provides access and consultation with attorneys in many areas of law.

I have lived in New York City since 1976 so I have wide and deep understanding of the City, its business, environment and people.

My extracurricular activities include bread-baking, reading history, travel and keeping up with my wife's theater company.

Primary practice fields are municipal, land use, real estate law. estate planning, and probate.