Estate Planning

Experienced New York Estate Planning Attorneys

Protecting the interests of family, wealth preservation and protecting the legacy of a business; these are some of our clients’ primary concerns when they turn to Gaines, Novick, Ponzini, Cossu & Venditti, LLP for estate planning services. We have significant experience working with business owners, executives and professionals to develop comprehensive estate plans.

Comprehensive Estate Plans

Comprehensive estate planning involves more than drafting a will to pass assets to heirs. An estate plan is about planning for your future and the future of your heirs. We work closely with our clients to understand and evaluate their estate planning needs. Then we review strategies for minimizing tax liabilities, protecting assets, planning for business succession, as well as Medicare and Medicaid planning.

As the objectives and needs of every client are different, we do not have estate planning packages. Our estate planning services are tailored to meet the unique needs of every client. Some of the common elements of a comprehensive estate plan can include:

• Wills and living wills
• Trusts, including living and irrevocable trusts such as special needs trusts, charitable remainder trusts, trusts for minors, and life insurance trusts
• Financial and healthcare powers of attorney
• Advanced healthcare directives

We are committed to helping clients strike a balance between state and federal estate tax liability and achieving their specific estate planning objectives. Since our firm has a comprehensive business law practice, we are able to draw on the knowledge of those attorneys when developing tax strategies related to succession planning and the transfer of business interests.

Estate Administration, Probate and Will Contests

In addition to offering comprehensive estate planning services, our firm regularly provides legal counsel and representation related to the administration of estates, estate litigation and will contests. Our attorneys advise estate fiduciaries, testamentary trustees, guardians and beneficiaries throughout the administration or probate of an estate. We recognize that the probate of an estate, especially an estate with significant assets, can be complex. Because of this, we strive to provide expedient and efficient estate planning services.

Contact Our New York Estate Planning Lawyers

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