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Gary B. Garland
About Gary
Biography
Resident of Monmouth County, New Jersey
Born in Brooklyn, New York, and maintain offices in New York and New Jersey
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Elder Law
60%
25 years | 1,000 cases
Estate Planning
40%
27 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in New York for 34 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 34 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Garland Law Offices, P.A.
Manalapan Corporate Plaza, 195 Route 9 South - Suite 204, Manalapan, NJ, 077260000
Garland Law Offices, P.A.
425 Madison Avenue - Suite 902, New York, NY, 10017
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Gary B. Garland's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 8 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Bob | August 7, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
INVALUABLE
The Garland Law firm was recommended to us by a friend and we would recommend them to others without hesitation. Gary and his staff were invaluable in taking care of all legal aspects of a Medicaid application and an irrevocable trust for our relative. We could have never been able to handle these...
Posted by Caylee | August 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Best lawyer ever!
He is amazing! I definitely recommend him! He was so nice and caring for myself and my family. I don’t have a single complaint about Gary of his team. He is an educated and well rounded guy, who was overall a great help us all. I recommend him to everyone as he made this process easier and less hard...
Posted by Laura | May 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
very pleased
My family and I couldn't be more pleased with our decision to hire Garland Law when my mother became sick. She had to enter a long-term care facility and we had no idea where to begin. The social workers on staff were extremely helpful and made us feel like we made the right decision. They even check...
Posted by Dov | April 30, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Nasty Lawyer
If you are looking for a full-of-himself attorney with a nasty attitude, Gary is the guy for you. Following an initial friendly conference call about possibly setting up a revocable Trust for me and my wife, I had an additional question and called the office the next day. Garry was unreachable. The p...
Gary Garland
Replied last June 4, 2021We of course regret if anyone calls and is unhappy with us. We clearly can't please everybody. Caller insisted on speaking with me and was rude to my receptionist. Caller wanted a binary "Yes" or a "NO" answer - we told him (after he was rude to my staff member) that there were no necessary charges after we completed the services we discussed, but we offered an OPTIONAL maintenance plan. Without the maintenance plan (and yes, we used the generator analogy, for which he was rude and nasty to my team member, and then frankly me) there would be charges to speak with me. He also insisted that if/when he calls he speaks only with me and not a staff member, and I said that is not our process but we could accommodate - he seemed okay with that, and he told me about how he worked with a broker who lost his money, and wouldn't take his calls. Anyway, I was surprised to see this poisonous review. After our call, in which he seemed okay, he then didn't return any follow up calls from my office. I'm glad we never performed work for him - I can't imagine it would have been a good experience for myself or my team. We work closely with families and strive to have every client satisfied. Clearly you can't please everyone. I am protective of my team, and if someone is rude to them, they are not welcome here.
Posted by Sandy | December 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great team
After researching lawyers, We were very impressed with the team at Garland Law. We received excellent customer service and assistance where we didn’t even know we needed assistance. Our family feels protected and prepared and most importantly we have peace of mind. A one stop shop for elder law and e...
Gary B. Garland's Lawyer Endorsements
"I know Gary from a national organization of elder law attorneys of which we are both members. Residents of New Jersey who need an estate planning and elder law attorney are fortunate to have his knowledge and experience available as a resource."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Gary Garland. His superb avvo profile speaks for itself."
"Gary Garland is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show his commitment to serving clients as well as his level of experience. He is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly."
"I have known Gary for two years and found him to be a superb elder attorney. We are both members of the Life Care Planning Law Firm Association. I highly recommend him."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"Many of my clients have retained Mr. Garland for his expertise in Elder Law and Trusts and on every occasion Mr. Garland has provided outstanding representation and assistance. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have personally known Gary since around 2005 when I first met him through our mutual membership in a national estate planning organization. We have attended many continuing education courses together over the years on estate planning, edler law, and advanced wealth transfer planning. Gary has made an extraordinary effort in transitioning his practice to estate and elder law and has shown great dedication and determination in becoming one of the best in his field. I know he continues to spend many hours each year continuing to learn and improve as an estate planner which will only benefit his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer.Gary is a well known and capable attorney licensed in NJ an NY.We often collaborate on matters and he is knowledgeable, personable and on top of the legal issues which impact our clients.I have referred clients to him in appropriate situations."
"I have known Gary since 2005 when we first met at a national conference for estate planning attorneys. I took an immediate liking to Gary as he is both genuine and personable. He has a strong commitment to maintaining his expertise in the estate planning and elder law areas and is generous in sharing this expertise with his colleagues in the field. I have, fortunately, been the beneficiary of this sharing on more than one occasion. From numerous conversations that I have had with Gary over the years, I am convinced that he has the technical skill and knowledge, the creativity, as well as the personal qualities to guide clients through the estate planning process on a deep level with great results."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Gary for several years and know him to be extremely competent and caring in his work. I have referred my clients to Gary for Estate Planning matters and have been very pleased with the feedback I have received from them."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have the pleasure of knowing Gary from our membership in a number of national estate planning organizations over the past years. We have consulted each other on cases, taught together, and attended many courses together on estate planning and advanced wealth strategies. I've watched (and often mentored) Gary as he has developed into a knowledgeable, compassionate, and caring planner who puts his heart and soul into listening to his clients and then crafting unique and innovative estate plans that exactly meet the client's goals, concerns and philosophies. Gary takes the extra effort to attend national conferences on estate and tax planning to learn the best techniques from the finest instructors - and this extra level of education, knowledge and expertise - along with his warm and caring personality - helps set him apart from the other planners in his area. Gary is a top notch estate planner with a heart of gold, and I cannot recommend him enough."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Gary since 2004. Gary is a bright and energetic attorney with a strong grasp of the legal issues and client concerns. I value his opinion on a variety of matters. In addition to having a strong commitment to helping other professionals develop their estate planning knowledge, Gary has a strong commitment to client service. Best, he is always a joy to work with."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Gary for several years now. Gary and I first met through Wealth Counsel and have fostered a good professional relationship. Gary and I have worked together on client matters and have presented together on legal topics to financial advisors. I find Gary to be bright, energetic, quick witted, entertaining and client conscious."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Avvo Superb!, Avvo
2018
Certified Elder Law Attorney, National Elder Law Foundation
2018
Retirement Income Certified Professional, The American College
2017
Accredited Estate Planner, National Association of Estate Planning Councils
2017
Avvo Superb!, Avvo
2016
Certified Financial Planner, CFP Board
2016
Avvo Superb!, Avvo
2015
Avvo Superb!, Avvo
2014
Avvo Superb!, Avvo
2014
Avvo Superb!, Avvo
2013
Avvo Superb!, Avvo
2012
Avvo Superb!, Avvo
2011
Avvo Superb!, Avvo
2010
Avvo Superb!, Avvo
2009
Avvo Superb!, Avvo
2007
Maturity Trust - Service Mark, Patent and Trademark Office
2007
Toggle Trust - Service Mark, Patent and Trademark Office Society
Work Experience
2004 - Present
Partner, Gary B. Garland Law Offices
1989 - 2004
Parlegal/Attorney, Robert R. Solomon, P.C.
Associations
2016 - Present
Financial Planners AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Society for Financial Service Professionals Monmouth/OceanPresident
2008 - Present
Life Care Planning Law Firms AssociationMember
2007 - Present
ElderCounselMember
2004 - Present
Society of Financial Service ProfessionalsMember
2004 - Present
WealthCounselMember
2003 - Present
Estate and Financial Planning Council of Central New JerseyMember
2003 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2001 - Present
New Jersey State Bar AssociationMember
1991 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2015 - 2016
Estate and Financial Planning Council of Central New JerseyPast President
2014 - 2015
Estate and Financial Planning Council of Central New JerseyPresident
Education
1991
Brooklyn Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
SUNY Binghamton
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2018
Garland Law Offices
Protecting your Assets from the Nursing Home
2018
Estate Planning Council
Life Care Planning
2018
Estate Planning
Estate Planning Mistakes
2018
Estate Planning
Estate Planning
2017
Local CEU Program
Elder Law 101 for the Health Care Provider
2017
CEU program locally
Elder Law 101 for the Health Care Provider
2016
Senior Citizens Law Center
Top 10 Elder Law Mistakes You Should Avoid
2016
FPA Meeting
What the CFP(R) Needs to Know About Elder Law
2016
Estate Planning
Estate Planning
2009
Estate Planning
Estate Planning
2009
Estate and Financial Counsel of Central New Jersey
Special Needs and Beyond
2009
AM Best
Special Needs and Beyond
2008
Estate and Financial Counsel of Central New Jersey
Estate Planning Mistakes of the Rich and Famous
2007
PLI - New Jersey Trust Administration
Trust Administration
2007
Estate and Financial Counsel of Central New Jersey
Fun with Trusts
2007
AMSI
Buy-Sell Agreements
Publications
2014
Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE New Jersey)
Profitable Law Firm Management - co-author
2008
Journal of Financial Planning
Distibution Solutions
2008
Journal of Practical Estate Planning
Distribution Solutions
2008
CPA's Guide to Life Insurance
Book
2008
CPA's Guide to Federal and Estate Gift taxation
Book
2008
Wealthcounsel Quarterly
Decoupling Dilemma
2007
New Jersey Trust Administration
Co-Author, New Jersey Trust Administration
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
My friend does not have a spouse or kids, but he has a nephew. He wants to leave everything to his friend.May nephew to contest?
11 Jun 2022
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How longs after probate in Cape May New Jersey does it take for an heir to receive money
10 Jun 2022
Q&A
How do I get a letters of administration for my fathers estate? I am his only living relative.
29 Jun 2021