Estate Planning & Administration Law
Our law firm has more than 75 years combined experience in handling wills, trusts and estates matters.
Experienced New York Estate Attorneys Can Prepare Your Family for the Future
At the Law Office of Elliot S. Schlissel, we provide comprehensive wills, trusts, estate planning and probate services to our clients. We represent individuals in all aspects of estate planning, including the preparation of:
- Wills
- Testamentary Trusts
- Special Needs Trusts
- Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts
- Powers of Attorney
- Living Wills
- Health Care Proxies
- Assignment of Executors
- Litigation of Contested Estate Matters
- Probate
We regularly draft estate plans for estates of all sizes. We have written hundreds of wills, as well as dozens of revocable and irrevocable trusts on behalf of our clients. We have extensive experience with Special Needs Trusts, which allow children with special requirements to have the protected source of support they need.
Minimize Estate Tax Burdens through Proper Planning
In our estate work, we always focus on the tax laws as they relate to estates, and we work with our clients to make sure we minimize estate tax burdens to the extent possible. We develop intricate estate and tax plans for larger estates, as well as individualized estate plans for smaller estates, looking at the tax ramifications of every option. Our extensive background and experience with the estate tax laws always benefit our clients.
Turn to Us for Probate Proceedings, Including Litigation of Contested Matters
In addition to our wills, trusts and estate planning services, we can help take care of the administration of the estate when a family member dies. We handle probate and administration proceedings, estate taxes and estate accountings. When probate is contested, we can handle the resulting litigation as well. Our experienced litigation attorneys can make sure that your rights are represented in probate court to the maximum extent.
For general information about the issues involved in wills, trusts and estates, please feel free to visit our Wills Information Center.
Use our Contact Us form in the left-hand column to discuss your case and our qualifications to represent you. Please feel free to call us toll free at 1-866-785-3415. You can also reach us in Nassau County and in Queens County using the same toll free number 1-866-785-3415. We welcome your inquiries.
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