Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2026 
Joseph T. La Ferlita is an attorney with Rivkin Radler LLP in Uniondale, New York, where he concentrates his practice in Trusts and Estates. He works with individuals, families, fiduciaries, and organizations on estate planning and the administration of trusts and estates, as well as related tax matters. His representation includes advising clients before the New York Surrogate’s Court and the U.S. Tax Court on estate- and trust-related issues.
Mr. La Ferlita’s practice includes drafting wills and trust agreements, implementing estate and generation-skipping transfer tax planning strategies, and representing clients in audits involving estate tax and income tax returns. He regularly handles probate and administration proceedings, judicial accounting matters, petitions for advice and direction for executors and trustees, spousal elective share proceedings, and matters involving the construction and reformation of wills and trusts.
In addition, Mr. La Ferlita assists clients with the formation and governance of not-for-profit organizations, including public charities and private foundations. His work also includes preparing requests for private letter rulings from the Internal Revenue Service and contributing to proposals addressing new and amended New York statutes affecting trusts and estates.
