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Jeffrey N. Rheinhardt

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Jeffrey N. Rheinhardt

also known as Jeff Rheinhardt

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Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 43 years

Elder law Lawyer at Ilion, NY
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Medicaid & Medicare, Estate Planning, Probate

PO Box 360, 85 Otsego Street, Ilion, NY

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About Jeffrey

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Elder Law 30%

Elder Law is about helping people identify and achieve their unique goals for aging and taking care of their family & loved ones. We help clients obtain & preserve resources, both monetary and human; and create and implement a plan for successful aging. We assist people with preserving their own assets and obtaining and maximizing public benefits, such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and VA benefits.

30 years | 1,800 cases

30%
Medicaid and Medicare 30%

Medicaid and Medicare, as well as other public benefits programs, are really a subset of Elder Law. We assist clients with planning for and achieving eligibility for benefits, preparing and filing applications, and appealing unwarranted denials or limitations of benefits.

30 years | 540 cases

30%
Estate Planning 20%

Our goal is to help clients define and implement their planning goals, by identifying and avoiding or reducing problems and threats. Does the plan preserve family harmony? Has the couple addressed issues that can arise in blended families? Are there special needs beneficiaries? Should the client avoid probate by having a trust instead of a will? Are there income and estate tax liabilities? A good plan ensures that our beneficiaries receive what we want them to receive.

42 years | 1,800 cases

20%
Probate 20%

Executors are responsible for identifying & collecting assets, paying taxes & administration expenses, assessing & paying claims, & making timely distribution to the beneficiaries according to the terms of the Will or Trust. They must account to Court, tax authorities, creditors & beneficiaries. Those duties can seem overwhelming. We take on & treat these responsibilities as our own so that our clients enjoy a stress free & successful administration.

42 years | 900 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 240-240 per hour

Pro bono

5 %

Retainer

Sometimes

Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

Awards

Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Distinguished Peer Review Rating

An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience.

This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 43 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1982

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Rheinhardt & Bray, PC

(315) 894-8421

Fax

PO Box 360, 85 Otsego Street, Ilion, NY, 13357-0360

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Rheinhardt & Bray, PC

(315) 339-2797

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301 Black River Boulevard, Rome, NY, 13440

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Posted by Steve | January 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Most knowledgeable attorney

Needed a trust for elderly mother-in-law. She had NY partnership total asset long term care policy. Spoke with a dozen elder attorney's before finding Jeff. None of them had any idea what I was talking about. Some offered to look it up. NELF listing showed Jeff was CELA certifide so I called. He w...as able to explain every detail off the top of his head. He made several suggestions for the trust and completed the job exactly the way we asked for. He has my strongest recommendation.

Posted by anonymous | February 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Incredibly Caring & Helpful

I highly recommend Jeff. He is so well informed on everything you will need to know and walks you through the whole process. I always felt like our planning was of the utmost importance and he always kept us fully informed of every detail!

Posted by anonymous | April 28, 2015

Outstanding, professional, caring and compassionate Elder Law attorney

Jeff had been my parents’ attorney for a number of years. After my father passed away Jeff assisted my mother in setting up my sibling as a POA. After my mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and unable to live alone she moved to an Alzheimer’s Assisted Living facility. I reached out to Jeff f...or assistance when it became clear that my sibling was misusing the POA and planned to move my mother out of the facility where she was safe and cared well for. Jeff took time on a Saturday to visit my mom at the Assisted Living facility to determine if she was coherent enough to revoke my sibling’s POA. That afternoon he spent another hour of his Saturday discussing the option of guardianship with me as a means to protect my mother and her assets from the actions of my sibling. As Jeff discussed how to proceed it became very clear to me that Jeff’s main interest was that my mother was cared for properly and that her money was used to provide for her care. I petitioned for guardianship of person and Jeff agreed to be guardian of property. I know this was not something Jeff planned to do but I felt it was very important that a respected, neutral party hold that role. This again shows Jeff’s commitment to ensuring the needs of the elderly, especially those that cannot make decisions or care for themselves, are met. Throughout the guardianship proceedings, the guardianship itself and on to the settlement of the estate my sibling berated Jeff and his team. Throughout all of it Jeff remained focused on the goal of ensuring my mother was cared for in the best way possible and ensuring that the wishes of my parents were met. Thankfully my parents selected Jeff as their attorney. I cannot begin to express how much I appreciate the guidance, support and assistance Jeff provided me. I have learned so much from him, especially as it relates to how to ensure older people are cared for properly. I would recommend Jeff to anyone looking for the best eldercare attorney. If you hire Jeff you can count on the fact that he will be looking out for your, and/or your loved ones, best interest.

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

1981

Estate Planning Prize, Albany Law School

Work Experience

1982 - Present

President & Attorney, Rheinhardt & Bray, PC

Associations

2012 - Present

Oneida County Bar Association

Committee for Liaison to State Bar Member

2010 - Present

National Elder Law Foundation

Certified Elder Law Attorney

1985 - Present

Herkimer County Bar Association

Nominating Committee Member

2010 - 2014

New York State Bar Association

Elder Law Section District Delegate

2009 - 2013

Herkimer County Area Resource Center

Board Member

2008 - 2014

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (New York chapter)

Board Member

2004 - 2010

Catholic Charities of Herkimer County

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Matter of MK

Administrative Law Judge held in our favor regarding retroactive Medicaid coverage preceding transfer of assets to a disabled child.

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Education

1981

Albany Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2021

Important Legal Documents to Understand During the Pandemic and Beyond

Estate planning documents

2015

Summer Section Meeting CLE

Medicaid Panel

2015

2015

Course - "Combat Investing"

Estate and Long Term Care Planning

2015

CLE

Trusts 101 Ethics

2012

Rome Air Force Research Lab Lunch and Learn

Estate and Long Term Care Planning

2011

Long Term Care Planning

Long Term Care Planning

2011

Cornell Cooperative Ext. of Herkimer County

Legal Aspects of Farm Transfer and Estate Planning

2008

Mohawk Retired Teachers Lunch and Learn

Estate and Long Term Care Planning

2007

Retirement Seminar

Retirement Planning Legal Issues

Publications

2014

Lee Publications - Country Folks Legal Aspects of Farm Transfer and Estate Planning

2014

New York State Bar Association Elder Law Journal The New York NAELA Niche

2013

Languages

English

Activity

20

Legal Answers

Legal Answers

Q&A

To probate or not to probate?

08 Mar 2021
Q&A

What are my options when my step mom stole my inheritance?

15 Dec 2019
Q&A

Can you sue for the ashes of a parent?

15 Dec 2019
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