About Albert

Biography

Practice Areas

Litigation 80%

Will Contests and Contested Accountings of Estates

18 years

80%

Estate Planning 5%

18 years

Probate 5%

18 years

Trusts 5%

18 years

Wills and Living Wills 5%

18 years

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 13 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2012

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 17 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2008

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

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Location

Law Offices of Albert Goodwin

45 Broadway 27th Floor, New York, NY, 10006

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Albert Goodwin's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Trusts

Posted by Steve | October 16, 2018 | Trusts

Excellent

I spoke to Mr. Goodwin on the phone. He gave me excellent information on pooled Medicaid trusts.

Posted by Stephan Joseph | November 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Estates and Trusts

In a trust case, Attorney Albert Gurevich did a fabulous job sorting through the facts, meticulously to get to the heart of the case. There was quite a bit of study involved. He kept great records and everything was filed on time. He is very responsive and took the case to judge enforcement. He is a... real professional. I would rate him a 10 and give him a top 5 Star rating, he's the best.

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Posted by anonymous | February 06, 2015 | Trusts

An Excellent Attorney

Mr. Albert Gurevich represented me as the beneficiary of a trust. This very complicated & difficult issue had been unresolved for 24 years! I finally received my rightful share, only after Mr. Gurevich used his intelligence, observational skills & foresight to win. He has excellent moral...ity...something sadly missing in most people in the 21st Century. I am thankful & grateful I hired Mr. Gurevich as my attorney. He went above and beyond to win. I highly reccomend his services.

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Posted by anonymous | August 03, 2014 | Trusts

great lawyer

Mr. Albert Gurevich is one of the best lawyers we have ever worked with. He has a gifted IQ in observation and memory; he`s extremely personable and responsive. He's very efficient in billing and has great attention to detail. He has great patience with difficult people. He has a morality that is... rarely found in New York attorneys. He will do what he says. You can depend on him. He has helped us immensely with trust law.

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Albert Goodwin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Douglas Borthwick

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Peter Leehey

Litigation lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Albert is extremely well-respected for his outstanding work in litigated matters."

Leonid Krimsky

Litigation lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Albert is an effective and dedicated lawyer. I fully endorse him and recommend him as he always provides superb legal services."

Joseph Potashnik

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Albert is an experienced and dedicated lawyer. I highly recommend him."

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Experience

Rating: 7.3 (Very Good)

Honors

2017

Certificate of Appreciation, New York Society of Independent Accountants

2014

Certificate of Appreciation, The New York Society of Independent Accountaints

2014

Certificate of Appreciation, Brooklyn Chapter of New York Society of Independent Accountants

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Work Experience

2008 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of Albert Goodwin, PLLC

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Associations

2008 - Present

New York County Bar Association

2007 - Present

New York State Bar Association

2007 - Present

American Bar Association

2007 - Present

Brooklyn Bar Association

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Sample of Legal Cases

Confidential

Secured significant distributions in a trust where distributions were discretionary

Confidential

Put it to rest with no payment

Confidential

Won a million dollar settlement in a successful will contest settlement

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Education

2007

Hofstra University School of Law

Law

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Speaking Engagements

2014

Estate and Divorce Taxation

Estate and Divorce Taxation

2014

Estate and Divorce Taxation

Estate and Divorce Taxation

2014

Estate and Divorce Taxation

Estate and Divorce Taxation

2014

Estate and Divorce Taxation

Estate and Divorce Taxation

2013

The Will

Astor Family Will Contest

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Publications

2015

Self-Published re Beneficiaries Entitled to See a Florida Will

2015

Self-Published What Kind Of Attorney Do I Need To Hire After Someone Dies In Florida

2015

Self-Published Can A Child Or Spouse Be Left Out Of A Miami, Florida Will

2015

Self-Published Can A Personal Representative Sue On Behalf Of An Estate?

2015

Self-Published The Rights Of Stepchildren In a Miami Estate

2015

Self-Published Can A Personal Representative Not Pay Beneficiary Requests

2015

Self-Published Are You Allowed to Talk to Witnesses Before a Deposition?

2015

Self-Published How Do I Prevent Lawsuit Materials From Showing Up On Search Engines?

2015

Self-Published FAQ on New York City Trustee Commissions

2015

Self-Published The Best Way To Pass Down Your Business To Your Successors

2015

Self-Published Do I Need a New York State Estate Tax Closing Letter

2015

Self-Published How To Partition Estate Property In New York City Surrogate’s Court

2015

Self-Published Is There A Way Of Probating A Copy Of The Will As Opposed To The Original?

2015

Self-Published How Do I Find a Decedent’s Will In New York

2015

Self-Published Do New York City Estate Attorneys Have To Present Offers To Clients

2014

Self-Published Can a Power of Attorney be Used to Have the Agent Transfer Property to Themselves in Florida

2014

Self-Published How Do Partition Proceedings Work in Florida

2014

Self-Published What Are Good Estate Planning Strategies for Art

2014

Self-Published When a Spouse Is the Beneficiary of a Life Insurance Policy, Does That Beneficiary Designation Get Automatically Canceled with a Divorce

2014

Self-Published How Does a Personal Representative Make a Diligent Effort to Find Estate Beneficiaries in Florida?

2014

Self-Published I’m Not Mentioned in a Will, Even Though I’m a Close Friend or Relative. Is This Ground for a Will Contest

2014

Self-Published My Relative ‘s Friend or Neighbor Persuaded Them to Make a Will. Do I Have a Case for a Will Contest

2014

Self-Published Children Favored in a Will – Is That a Good Reason for a Will Contest

2014

Self-Published How Effective are Challenges of Wills Made in Favor of a Younger Wife?

2014

Self-Published Winning a Will Contest in New York

2013

Self-Published Calculating New York Executor or Administrator Commissions

2012

Self-Published Guide to New York Surrogate's Court Fees

2011

Self-Published Will Contest in New York, an Overview

2011

Self-Published Acting as an Executor Before Letters Are Issued - Is that Possible

2011

Self-Published Common New York Probate Questions Answered

2011

Self-Published Some Things to Do After a Loved One Died in New York

2011

Self-Published Signing as a Power of Attorney in New York

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Languages

English

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Q&A

How do I determine the Enforceability of Postnuptial Agreements

19 Dec 2012

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