Middletown - Ettinger Law Firm

Expert Elder Law & Estate Planning Services in Middletown, NY

Ettinger Law Firm, located on 75 Crystal Run Road in Middletown, works to keep its Orange County clients out of Surrogate Court by drafting trusts, which help avoid probate. For over twenty years, our attorneys and paralegals have been employing various estate planning instruments which can help to protect the present and future value of your assets –while you’re still living and for your heirs. They include:

Wills

Estate Administration and Probate

Inheritance Trusts

Living Trusts

Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts

Supplemental Needs Trusts

Planning for Veterans Benefits

Our elder law attorneys assist in planning for Veterans Benefits and protecting assets from nursing home costs. Designated administrative staff members also keep our clients’ estate plans up-to-date with our trademarked program, The Lifetime Estate Planning Process. Client relationships can span decades. For information on attending a free seminar on estate planning in the mid-Hudson Valley region, please click here.

Here is a checklist to determine the need for a will:

What property do your own?
Where is it located? Will a domiciliary administration be required?
In what form of ownership is the property owned?
Are you aware of he intestate succession statute that determines who would take the property if you die without a will?
Are specific items of real or personal property to be given to certain beneficiaries?
Do you want to donate organs of your body for medical research?
Do you wish to establish a testamentary trust for the purpose of maintaining an income for a surviving spouse, elderly parent, minor child or even a spendthrift relative?
Is there a need for a guardian to be appointed over property or the person of minor children or incompetent persons?
Do you want to select a personal representative (executor) to handle the administration of an estate?
Have you considered the possible tax consequences to the estate without a will and to the beneficiaries, devisees or heirs?
Do you want any tax owed including state inheritance taxes to be paid out of specific bequests?
What powers and authorities do you wish to bestow on the executor, guardian or trustee?
If married, and the couple die in a common accident, have the consequences to their respective estates been considered?
Are you aware that probate files are open to the public?

Middletown County Surrogate Court

The 9th Judicial Court in Orange County is located on 30 Park Place in Goshen. Honorable Robert A. Onofry oversees this Surrogate Court’s probate proceedings which include distributing assets in accordance with State law if a valid will is not in place.

Bucolic Orange County, bordering both the Hudson and Delaware Rivers, is the home to the United States Military Academy at West Point. The Great Valley of the Appalachians begins and ends here. American history academics know the region well – as the County is named in honor of William III of Orange. Middletown, Port Jervis, Newburgh, Tuxedo Park, Deerpark, and Cornwall-on-Hudson are considered to be among the fastest growing suburban regions of the New York City Metropolitan Area. Middletown’s senior population is rapidly growing. Age 65 and over residents are currently 12% of its total of 26,005.

Helping Middletown County Families Settle Estates Efficiently

Orange County offers a variety of cultural and tourist attractions including the Harness Racing Museum and Hall of Fame in Goshen, the Mansion Series of jazz and bluegrass events hosted by Friends of Music at Middletown’s Mansion at the Community College, and Museum Village of Old Smith Clove, a living history museum. County residents and tourist enjoy a wide variety of shopping experiences including the arts and crafts village of Sugar Loaf, a plethora of antiques stores as well Woodbury Commons reported to be the world’s largest collection of luxury designer and name brand outlets.

For more information on community services for senior citizens living in Orange County, contact: Office for the Aging, 18 Seward Avenue 2nd Floor Middletown, New York 10940 (845) 615-3700

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Why Clients Trust Us

Explore testimonials from individuals and families who have benefited from Ettinger Law Firm’s expertise. Learn how we provide peace of mind through comprehensive legal solutions.

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I feel a great sense of relief knowing that my Trust is taken care of and reflects my wishes about the distribution of my property. Thank you Danielle for your patience professionalism and expertise. I will highly recommend you to anyone looking for an attorney that specializes in Elder law.

– A.M.

Mr Ettinger has worked with my family for over a decade and has provided excellent advice on numerous issues relating to trust and elder law. He is extremely knowledgable and responsive. I highly recommend him.

– B.A.

Danielle Becker gently walked me through the process, carefully listened to my concerns and thoroughly answered all my questions. As I told another attorney, I knew I was in good hands.

– B.M.

Very happy with the firm and so pleased we have them helping us.

– C.D.

My parents set up a trust with Ettinger Law Firm twenty years ago. I have been impressed with the help and care that I received when I called with questions. I decided it was time for me to set up my own trust, so I came to Ettinger Law Firm to get it done.

– C.V.L.

My experience dealing with this firm was pleasant because they were very informative, helpful and professional.

– D.O’K.

Outstanding professionals at every level within their organization. Interpersonal communications outstanding. Their dedication to the client to insure all your needs are met. Suzanne Ettinger who handled my documents was not only outstanding but was so technically proficient in my Trust finalization. Thank you to all!

– F.O.

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At Ettinger Law Firm, our elder law lawyers focus on the needs of older adults in New York when protecting their families, assets and future. We recognize that many of our clients have minimal or no experience working with attorneys — our low-pressure approach enables you to make these crucial life decisions at your own pace. Trust our team to educate you and make the information you need accessible throughout the process.