Staten Island, NY

Ettinger Law Firm has been advising clients on issues of estate planning and elder law for over 30 years. Our elder law esstaattorneys in Staten Island work closely with the 13th Judicial District Surrogate Court, located at 18 Richmond Terrace. It has jurisdiction over the probate of wills, the grant of administration and supervision of the management and settlement of decedents.

Our Richmond County professionals cater to your precise needs every day, establishing a legacy your family can rely on long after you're gone. Set the rest of your life up for success and make sure everyone you love is cared for when you no longer can.

We act as elder law estate planning attorneys, drafting advanced directives such as power of attorney forms and healthcare proxies and living will, wills and trusts as well as Medicaid Planning and Estate Administration and Probate. Our dedicated team of legal professionals also works to keep our clients' estate plans updated with our trademarked Lifetime Estate Planning Process. Discover the areas we support our clients in and feel confident in letting us take the reins on your legacy. Our client relationships span decades.

Unfortunately, many people die without a valid estate plan because they are reluctant to discuss their property and finances with “strangers." Others procrastinate, then die prematurely, or cite cost as the thing that keeps them from moving forward. However, having an estate plan can give you peace of mind that your assets will be handled according to your wishes. Let your loved ones rest assured that everything is taken care of when it matters most.

Our Staten Island lawyers and paralegals also take care of estate administration and probate. Probate is the legal proceeding in which the probate court assumes jurisdiction over the assets of someone who has died. The court supervises the payment of debts, taxes, and probate fees, and then supervises the distribution of the remainder to the persons named in a will, or to the legal heirs if there is no will.

A will ensures that your assets are distributed in whatever way you want them to be. Without one, these decisions can be left up to the state and prevent your loved ones from receiving cherished parts of your history. Ettinger Law Firm attorneys work with you to solidify your plans.

One of our primary objectives is to keep our clients' assets out of Surrogate Court by drafting and executing revocable living trusts or the most effective form of trust for each individual's unique circumstances. Our estate plans may include the following types of trusts based on your personal circumstances:

• Inheritance Protection Trusts
• Living Trusts
• Special Needs Trusts
• Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts

Medicaid plays an essential role in the lives of many older adults, especially as they start to need additional assistance in the form of a home healthcare aides or a long-term care facility. Ettinger Law Firm will assist you in filing a Medicaid application and help protect your home and life savings with our Medicaid strategies. including gift and loan strategies and spousal refusal.

The right estate plan can save you and your loved ones the expense, delay and publicity of a probate court proceeding. Our estate lawyers in Staten Island, NY, are ready to start working with you today to ensure your legacy.

Call the Ettinger Law Firm to schedule a free consultation at 1-800-500-2525 x111.