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After years in other fields, including tax , corporate finance and employee benefits, I felt I could make the biggest impact on individuals by providing personal service, one client at a time. With years of background in taxes and employee benefits, I have unique expertise in estate planning, taxes, probate, business matters, and other asset planning services.
Planning for Medicaid/Preserving Family Assets
A trust is a separate legal entity whose “rules of the road” are governed by a trust document or trust agreement. A trust is managed by a trustee, who can be a family member or an independent person or financial institution.
Estate Planning: What You Need to Know About Medicaid
When someone needs nursing home care or has extensive medical expenses that he/she cannot afford, Medicaid may provide benefits/services not covered by Medicare. Medicaid is a joint federal-state program. Each state has its own Medicaid rules that operate within the federal guidelines.
New York State Increases DIY Probate for Estates up to $50,000
Do You Need a Trust Attorney? Estate planning is an important part of getting your affairs in order. During the estate planning process, you’ll need to decide if you want a will or trust. Look at some reasons why you might need a living trust. Then, you can hire a...
“It’s never too early to plan, but it can become too late.”
Our Services
After years working in many different fields of law, I came to see that my acquired knowledge and practical wisdom enabled me to really help people in matters that affect their lives most. My firm was founded with the goal of providing excellent personal service, one client at a time. We offer compassionate counsel, in addition to legal expertise.
Estate Planning
If you’re shepherding a parent through the next stages of life or concerned about elder law, we can take care of you. If you’re considering creating a trust, doing tax planning, or re-titling deeds, you can contact us and put your mind at ease.
Medicaid
Many people learn about Medicaid only when they realize that they no longer have the funds to care for themselves or a loved one. We assist clients navigate the particulars of Medicaid and how they can manage and protect their assets.
Probate
When a person passes away, a lawyer is often called in to handle the paperwork involved with settling an estate’s assets. If you’re facing probate for the estate of a friend or loved one, we can help you through the process.
Business Matters
If you’re forming a new business or need assistance with your current businesses’ operations, we can help. We can assist with business agreements, contracts, legal compliance, equipment leasing, corporate documents, equity documents, and more.
Why We Are Unique
It often takes a lot of courage to even call a lawyer; it can be a difficult doorstep for many reasons. My greatest satisfaction is helping people plan for their future in a comfortable and approachable way, helping to shepherd them through life transitions involving business and estate planning, probate and elder law matters. Most people come to our firm for planning, information and counsel.
The experience was nothing short of excellent.
“My wife and I recently used Susan’s services to complete our basic estate documents (Will, medical directives, powers of attorney, etc.). The experience was nothing short of excellent. ” Read More
I was totally blown away…
“My mother passed away quite suddenly. I don’t think I would have ever been able to get through, not only the legal hassle, but the emotional exhaustion of dealing with the situation without the help of Susan Parker. I was totally blown away by her patience and compassion in what can be an immensely tedious process. ” Read More
A lawyer who makes you feel comfortable!
“Susan helped my grandfather with his will & estate. We had several meetings with three generations of our family at the table, each time Susan answered all of our questions, provided a view on pros and cons and drafted several options so our family could confidently make a decision. She was prompt in her communication, avoided jargon and was attentive to detail. Shortly after, I looked to Susan for advice on a new business venture; she was equally as helpful with those matters. I would highly recommend her!” Read More
Read More On Our Online Profiles
Our firm specializes in planning and helping people resolve matters through negotiation. When a client’s matter is completed, or documents executed, they leave with peace of mind and assurance that things are set the way they want them to be. Read some of our amazing client testimonials across all our profiles online:
