Samantha Lelito Beresford
She/Her
Recognized since 2026
Victor, New York
Practice Areas
Trusts and Estates
Samantha (Lelito) Beresford is an associate in Nixon Peabody’s Private Clients group. Samantha focuses her practice on estate planning and estate and trust administration.
My focusI work with clients to develop custom estate plans, including drafting wills, durable powers of attorney, health care proxies, revocable trusts, and irrevocable life insurance and gifting trusts. Each plan is specifically tailored to meet the unique needs and desires of the individual or family. I also assist fiduciaries with estate and trust administration, which includes guiding and assisting clients throughout the estate and trust administration process.Contact & Links
- E-mail: sberesford@nixonpeabody.com
- Direct Phone Number: 585.263.1542
- Phone Number: 585.263.1542
- Lawyer Page: https://www.nixonpeabody.com/people/beresford-samantha
Location
- 211 High Point Drive, Suite 110
Victor, NY 14564-1061
Demographics
- Pronouns: She/Her
Education
- University of Buffalo Law School, J.D., graduated 2022
- Niagara University, B.S.
Bar Admissions
- New York, New York State Bar Association
Affiliations
- Associates’ Council Representative - Nixon Peabody LLP Rochester Office
- Monroe County Bar Association, Trusts & Estates Section 2025–26 - Council Member
- Greater Rochester Association for Women Attorneys - Membership Committee member
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- Trusts and Estates
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