Robert Kurre
Kurre Schneps LLP
Suite 103
Manhasset, NY 11030
A lifelong resident of Long Island, New York, Robert J. Kurre has been a practicing attorney since he was admitted to the New York State bar in 1991.
Kurre Schneps LLP
A lifelong resident of Long Island, New York, Robert J. Kurre has been a practicing attorney since he was admitted to the New York State bar in 1991.
Esther Schwartz Zelmanovitz, PLLC
Esther Zelmanovitz is the founder of Esther Schwartz Zelmanovitz, PLLC. She is proud to have assembled a team of highly competent and knowledgeable professionals who share her commitment to personalized, caring service to her clients.
Ronald Fatoullah & Associates
Ronald Fatoullah, Esq., is the principal of Ronald Fatoullah & Associates, a law firm concentrating in Elder Law and Estate Planning. Mr. Fatoullah is admitted to the practice of law in the state of New York and the state of Massachussets.
Somekh & Associates, PLLC
Born in New Haven, Connecticut, Lori R. Somekh was admitted to practice law in New York and the Federal Courts. She established her own firm in 1997. Ms. Somekh enjoys serving her clients’ elder law needs especially those affecting their health and wealth.
Law Office of Stephen J. Silverberg, P.C.
Stephen J. Silverberg is nationally recognized as a leader in the areas of estate planning, estate administration, asset preservation planning and Elder Law.
Annabel Bazante Law, PLLC
Practicing law for over 30 years, Annabel Bazante brings her vast experience to families and individuals interested in Elder Law, protecting and providing for loved ones through the caring preparation of Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney and Health Care Proxies, probate, and mo... (read more)
Cara Law
Jacqueline A. Cara, JD, is the Founding and Managing Partner of Cara Law. Cara Law is a boutique law practice that provides individualized, custom estate planning and elder law services.
Annabel Bazante Law, PLLC
Practicing law for over 30 years, Annabel Bazante brings her vast experience to families and individuals interested in Elder Law, protecting and providing for loved ones through the caring preparation of Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney and Health Care Proxies, probate, and mo... (read more)
The Cormac McEnery Law Firm
ADMITTED: 1979, New York and United States District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York MEMBER: National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys; New York State Bar Association [Member, Elder Law & Trusts and Estates Sections]; The Association of the Bar of the City of New York [Past Member, Trusts, Estates and Surrogate's Courts Committee]; The Bronx County Bar Association [Member & Past Chariman, Surrogate's Court Committee]
Russo Law Group, P.C
VINCENT J. RUSSO, Managing Shareholder of Russo Law Group, P.C., Long Islands Signature Elder Law, Special Needs and Estate Planning Law Firm with offices in Garden City, Islandia, Lido Beach and Manhattan, New York has championed the rights of seniors and people with special nee... (read more)
Ronald Fatoullah & Associates
Ronald Fatoullah, Esq., is the principal of Ronald Fatoullah & Associates, a law firm concentrating in Elder Law and Estate Planning. Mr. Fatoullah is admitted to the practice of law in the state of New York and the state of Massachussets.
Marjorie A. Varrichio, Attorney at Law
With over twenty-five (25) years of experience in the fields of Special Needs Planning, Estate Planning, Guardianship, and Medicaid Planning, Marjorie A. Varrichio Attorney At Law and her staff share a commitment to providing the highest level of personalized service.
Diron Rutty LLC
Since 1995, The Law Offices of Diron Rutty, LLC, has been providing individuals in New York City and Poughkeepsie, NY, with high-quality representation on matters pertaining to immigration, estate planning, real estate, and family law.
Kommer Bave & Ciccone LLP
Patricia A. Bave is a partner at Kommer Bave & Ollman LLP. She handles a broad range of matters, specializing in elder law, including Medicaid planning and applications, estate planning, including will and trust drafting, estate and trust administration, guardianship proceedings ... (read more)
Silvagni and Como, Attorneys at Law, PLLC
Giovanni P. Silvagni was born and raised in Queens, NY. He attended St. John's University School of Law and graduated in 1999 with Cum Laude honors.
Maker, Fragale & Di Costanzo, LLP
Salvatore M. Di Costanzo is a partner with the firm of Maker, Fragale & Di Costanzo, LLP located in Rye, New York and Yorktown Heights, New York.
A lifelong resident of Long Island, New York, Robert J. Kurre has been a practicing attorney since he was admitted to the New York State bar in 1991. The defining moment in his professional life came when he accompanied a close friend whose grandfather was in poor health to an elder care attorney for a consultation. Du...
Esther Zelmanovitz is the founder of Esther Schwartz Zelmanovitz, PLLC. She is proud to have assembled a team of highly competent and knowledgeable professionals who share her commitment to personalized, caring service to her clients. She strives to provide concrete legal strategies to help clients problem-solve real-l...
Ronald Fatoullah, Esq., is the principal of Ronald Fatoullah & Associates, a law firm concentrating in Elder Law and Estate Planning. Mr. Fatoullah is admitted to the practice of law in the state of New York and the state of Massachussets. STATEMENT OF PRACTICE: Elder Law and Estate Planning. ADMITTED: 1977, New Y...
Born in New Haven, Connecticut, Lori R. Somekh was admitted to practice law in New York and the Federal Courts. She established her own firm in 1997. 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,...
Stephen J. Silverberg is nationally recognized as a leader in the areas of estate planning, estate administration, asset preservation planning and Elder Law. He is a past president of the prestigious National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), and a founding member and past president of the New York State chapter...
Practicing law for over 30 years, Annabel Bazante brings her vast experience to families and individuals interested in Elder Law, protecting and providing for loved ones through the caring preparation of Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney and Health Care Proxies, probate, and more. Annabel provides perso...
Jacqueline A. Cara, JD, is the Founding and Managing Partner of Cara Law. Cara Law is a boutique law practice that provides individualized, custom estate planning and elder law services. Cara Law specializes in creating Wills, establishing Guardianship Proceedings for individuals and families, Medicaid planning, eligib...
Practicing law for over 30 years, Annabel Bazante brings her vast experience to families and individuals interested in Elder Law, protecting and providing for loved ones through the caring preparation of Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney and Health Care Proxies, probate, and more. Annabel provides perso...
ADMITTED: 1979, New York and United States District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York MEMBER: National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys; New York State Bar Association [Member, Elder Law & Trusts and Estates Sections]; The Association of the Bar of the City of New York [Past Member, Trusts, Estates an...
VINCENT J. RUSSO, Managing Shareholder of Russo Law Group, P.C., Long Islands Signature Elder Law, Special Needs and Estate Planning Law Firm with offices in Garden City, Islandia, Lido Beach and Manhattan, New York has championed the rights of seniors and people with special needs since 1985. Vincent is a Founding Mem...
Ronald Fatoullah, Esq., is the principal of Ronald Fatoullah & Associates, a law firm concentrating in Elder Law and Estate Planning. Mr. Fatoullah is admitted to the practice of law in the state of New York and the state of Massachussets. STATEMENT OF PRACTICE: Elder Law and Estate Planning. ADMITTED: 1977, New Y...
With over twenty-five (25) years of experience in the fields of Special Needs Planning, Estate Planning, Guardianship, and Medicaid Planning, Marjorie A. Varrichio Attorney At Law and her staff share a commitment to providing the highest level of personalized service. Making house calls and hospital visits, crafting a...
Since 1995, The Law Offices of Diron Rutty, LLC, has been providing individuals in New York City and Poughkeepsie, NY, with high-quality representation on matters pertaining to immigration, estate planning, real estate, and family law. It is a practice that prides itself on the manner in which it approaches each indivi...
Patricia A. Bave is a partner at Kommer Bave & Ollman LLP. She handles a broad range of matters, specializing in elder law, including Medicaid planning and applications, estate planning, including will and trust drafting, estate and trust administration, guardianship proceedings under Article 81 of the Mental Hygie...
Giovanni P. Silvagni was born and raised in Queens, NY. He attended St. John's University School of Law and graduated in 1999 with Cum Laude honors. Mr. Silvagni has practiced in the area of Elder Law for over 15 years and has advised thousands of clients in an effort to preserve their assets and protect fro...
Salvatore M. Di Costanzo is a partner with the firm of Maker, Fragale & Di Costanzo, LLP located in Rye, New York and Yorktown Heights, New York. Mr. Di Costanzo is an attorney and accountant whose main area of practice is elder law and special needs planning which consists of wills, trusts, probate and administrat...
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