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At the law firm of Susan G. Parker Law Associates, P.C. our goal is to take care of people. We specialize in wills, trusts, estate planning, elder law planning, business matters, and probate. Whether you need a health care proxy, living trust, durable power of attorney or an entire estate plan, we listen to your needs and create a plan that works for you.
Our collection of informational posts and resources are written to provide you with additional insight regarding estate law and business matters.

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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.

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. In New York State, the rules can even...

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. SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION TODAY People create trusts for Medicaid...

A Quick Guide to Non-Compete Agreements in New York

In today’s competitive job market, many employers require employees to sign a non-compete agreement or include non-compete provisions in employment agreements as a condition of employment. For employers, non-competes have a role in protecting intellectual property and retaining employees. But for employees, a non-compete, carefully drafted, can hamper an employee’s...

Download a Will or Hire a Lawyer?

Rarely a week goes by without a call that goes like this: “I used an online service to prepare my will. Can I make an appointment to have you read it over to make sure it’s right and then have it signed?” SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION TODAY Does a downloadable will...

Estate Planning for Your Vacation Home

If you’ve been fortunate to own an out-of-state vacation home – maybe in Florida, Vermont, Cape Cod or Maine, estate planning is essential if you’re a NY resident. Real estate is always probated or transferred pursuant to the laws of the state where located. This means when you pass away,...

Our Services

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.

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 folks learn about Medicaid only when they realize 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 documents, equipment leasing, corporate documents, equity documents, and more.