MLS&M serves its client’s needs in all matters involving estate planning and administration. The proper advance planning of the distribution of an estate can both minimize the effect of taxes and other unnecessary expenses, and maximize the expeditious allocation of assets to heirs.

Our attorneys use a variety of methods, including revocable and irrevocable inter vivos trusts and testamentary tools to ensure that our clients have the utmost control over the distribution of their estates.

In the estate administration area, we handle a wide range of matters, from the probate of the simplest will, to administration of estates where a decedent left no will, to complex will contests, estate litigation, and guardianships. Our attorneys have substantial experience in handling both New York and out-of-state estates, as well as those involving international assets and persons.

MLS&M also specializes in the rapidly growing and ever changing area of elder law. We assist our clients in the preparation and proper usage of all manner of advanced directives, including wills, powers of attorney, living wills and health care proxies.

We also specialize in dealing with matters of senior health care issues and special planning needs, including long-term care issues, Medicaid and Medicare concerns, senior housing assistance and senior advocacy.