Best Lawyers in New York, United States for Trusts and Estates
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Samantha (Lelito) Beresford is an associate at Rupp Pfalzgraf LLC. Samantha focuses her practice on estate planning and estate and trust administration. My focus is working 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 est...
Avigail Goldglancz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Avigail, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Avigail is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Kelly A. Zerillo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Kelly A., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kelly A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Stephanie Ardino is an associate in Nixon Peabody’s Private Clients Group. My focus My experience includes estate planning, where I draft, advise, edit, and implement sophisticated wealth planning strategies. I provide high-net-worth individuals and families with innovative strategies and solutions to preserve, enhance, and transition their wealth. I also have experience with estate administration and trust settlement, and represent both beneficiaries and fiduciaries. Estate Administrat...
Jonathan Byer concentrates his practice in estate and tax planning for individuals and families, the representation of fiduciaries and the administration of estates and trusts. He frequently designs plans for high-net-worth individuals to help them both achieve personal goals and leverage their gift, estate and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax exemptions to preserve and protect family wealth. He also works with young individuals and families to address their current estate planning need...
Nicholas G. Moneta is an attorney with Rivkin Radler LLP in Uniondale, New York. His practice focuses on Trusts and Estates and Elder Law, with an emphasis on estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax planning, as well as estate and trust administration. He advises individuals and families on planning strategies designed to address long-term goals, incapacity planning, and the efficient transfer of assets. Nicholas works closely with beneficiaries, trustees, executors, and other fidu...
Andrew D. O'Gwynn is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. Andrew D., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrew D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
John S. Kiely is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. John S., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ryan is dedicated to helping clients navigate legal matters related to aging, with a focus on Trusts and Estates. His practice encompasses elder law, long-term planning, estate and trust administration, and estate planning. Located in Pittsford, New York, and a member of the Harris Beach Murtha team, Ryan is committed to providing valuable counsel to those in need of planning for the future. His previous experience includes serving as an Assistant District Attorney with the Nassau County Dist...
Cynthia C. Altchek is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Nonprofit / Charities Law and Trusts and Estates. Cynthia C., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Cynthia C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Brianna Johnson-King is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Brianna, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brianna is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Lauren C. Enea, Esq. is a partner at Enea, Scanlan & Sirgnano, LLP. She concentrates her practice on Wills, Trusts and Estates, Medicaid Planning, Special Needs Planning and Probate/Estate Administration. She believes that it is never too early or too late to start planning for your future and enjoys working with individuals to ensure that their plan best suits their needs. In addition to her client successes, Ms. Enea plays a key role in the firm’s growth. She recently led Enea, Sc...
Richmund is a trusts and estates lawyer advising high-net-worth individuals and families. Rich counsels clients throughout the estate planning process and also handles trust and estate administration. He advises clients to apply sophisticated tax planning techniques for productive wealth preservation using wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives, and similar instruments. Rich also practiced as a licensed attorney and certified public accountant in the P...
Nat Birdsall is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. Nat, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nat is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
John J. Rector is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. John J., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Beatrice Caplan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Beatrice, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Beatrice is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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