Gary Garland put my family at ease when we had to do some estate planning. He is extremely professional, knowledgeable, organized and trustworthy and was able to explain everything in language a layperson could understand. I would recommend him to anyone and would use him again in a heartbeat.
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 for me.
Medicaid Planning, Medicaid Applications,Guardianship, Life Care Planning, Wills, Trusts, Financing of Nursing Home Care - Certified Elder Law Attorney
Gary Garland put my family at ease when we had to do some estate planning. He is extremely professional, knowledgeable, organized and trustworthy and was able to explain everything in language a layperson could understand. I would recommend him to anyone and would use him again in a heartbeat.
Posted by Caylee | August 18, 2021
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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 for me.
Posted by Laura | May 27, 2021
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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 up on her every so often to make sure she is being taken care of (although the facility they recommended treats her wonderfully). We appreciate the relationship they built with us and their tentativeness.
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Posted by Sandy | December 15, 2020
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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 estate planning.
Posted by Katherine | April 22, 2018
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Expert in Elder Law
Gary Garland is an incredible resource for anyone who is the care giver to a loved one. Being a care giver comes naturally in any family dynamic, however this act of care does come with certain legal requirements that can come be confusing cumbersome and costly if not addressed properly. Gary and his team handle all facets of this process. Until meeting Garland team I did not know that a true eldelaw attorney staffs a Social Worker and Medicaid Specialist in house. My brother is a disabled and mentally challenged adult and I am now his POA, thanks to the Garland Firm.
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Posted by Kate | April 22, 2018
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Great Attorney
We met with Gary and his Elder Care Coordinator at the recommendation of the memory care community that we just moved mom into. Our family needed guidance and help with finding ways to pay for moms care while keeping dad at home. Garys legal expertise made us very comfortable and his staff were all very nice. His firm made an overwhelming experience bearable.
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Posted by Dov | April 30, 2021
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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 preferred communication mode for this law office is through the receptionist. I had a very simple question about yearly charges for maintaining the trust. This was a binary question and I expected a “Yes” or a “NO” answer. Unfortunately, I couldn’t get a straight answer. The analogy the office was using was that maintaining a trust is like maintaining a backup generator… After insisting to the receptionist that I wanted to talk to the lawyer himself, I received a nasty phone call from Gary. He informed me that in the future, if I wanted to personally talk to him, he will charge me by the hour.
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Response from Gary GarlandJune 4, 2021
We 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.
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Elder law Attorney | Jul 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
Elder law Attorney | Jun 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
Trusts Attorney | Feb 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in 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."
Estate planning Attorney | Jan 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
Elder law Attorney | Dec 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
Estate planning Attorney | Mar 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
Estate planning Attorney | Feb 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
Estate planning Attorney | Sep 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
Estate planning Attorney | Aug 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
Estate planning Attorney | Aug 29
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"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."