The Khalsa Law Firm, P.C.16 Madison Square West, 12th FloorNew York, NY, 10010United States (212) 973-0100

S.J. Khalsa

also known as Sat Jivan Singh Khalsa

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New York, NY
Licensed for 50 years

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About S.J.

S.J. Khalsa, founder of The Khalsa Law Firm, P.C. helped initiate the popular use of the Living Trust in New York State over two decades ago and continues to use it to offer clients real protection. He has been providing quality estate planning for his clients since 1974. Mr. Khalsa and The Khalsa Law Firm exclusively handle wills, trusts, probate, administration, Medicaid, limited partnerships and other estate planning and elder law matters. You know you’re in good hands when The Khalsa Law Firm represents you.

Attorney Khalsa is a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, a national membership organization dedicated to promoting excellence in estate planning and elder law by providing its members with the latest research and educational resources. The Academy has been recognized as a top legal source by Money Magazine and Suzie Orman in her book “9 Steps to Financial Freedom”.

If you or your loved ones would like a complimentary consultation to review your estate plan and financial strategy, you can visit our website at www.khalsalaw.com, or call us today at our office at 212-973-0100 to schedule an appointment.

Practice areas

Trusts: 55%
48 years, 300 cases
Elder law: 35%
23 years, 50 cases
Probate: 5%
48 years
Wills and living wills: 5%
48 years, 200 cases

Languages spoken

English

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The Khalsa Law Firm, P.C.

16 Madison Square West, 12th Floor
New York, NY, 10010

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License

State	Status	Acquired	Updated
NY	Currently registered	1974	02/24/2022
CO	Active	1971	03/05/2022

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Awards

Award name	Grantor	Date Granted
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5	Martindale-Hubbell	2022
Power Lawyer	Lawyers of Distinction	2022
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5	Martindale-Hubbell	2021
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5	Martindale-Hubbell	2020
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5	Martindale-Hubbell	2019

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5	Martindale-Hubbell	2018
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5	Martindale-Hubbell	2017
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5	Martindale-Hubbell	2016
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5	Martindale-Hubbell	2015
Honored Member Award	American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys	2014

work experience

Title	Company name	Duration
Attorney	The Khalsa Law Firm, P.C.	1974 - Present

associations

Association name	Position name	Duration
American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys	Member	1995 - Present
Sikh Lawyers Bar Association	President and Founder	N/A
Asian American Bar Association of New York	Former Board of Directors	N/A

publications

Publication name	Title	Date
American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys	Estate Planning Essentials - A Guidebook for Today's Modern Families	2015

education

School name	Degree	Graduated
American University, Washington College of Law	JD - Juris Doctor	1971
University of Alabama	BS - Bachelor of Science	1968

legal cases

Case name	Outcome
Secure Admission to the New York State Bar for an 84 year old client.	Succesful

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We began from the beginning...

5.0 stars

Posted by Elsie & Pat Forino
June 30, 2020

MY HUSBAND AND I ATTENDED A LIVING TRUST SEMINAR 24 YEARS AGO. WE WENT TO THE SEMINAR WITH VIRTUALLY NO KNOWLEDGE OF THE SUBJECT. S.J.KHALSA, WHO WAS INTRODUCING A N.Y.C. GROUP TO THE CONCEPT, WAS SO TOTALLY COMPELLING AND DOWNRIGHT HONEST, THAT WE ENDED UP IN HIS OFFICE A FEW WEEKS LATER FORMING A FAMILY TRUST! HE IS TRULY A TRUSTWORTHY, COMPASSIONATE MAN AND LAWYER WHO HAS EARNED A VERY FINE REPUTATION AMONG ALL HIS CLIENTS. WE HAVE RELIED ON HIS HELP AND ADVICE ALL THROUGH THE YEARS IN COUNTLESS WAYS. HE HAS NEVER FAILED US AND WE ARE GRATEFUL TO HIM AND HIS FIRM.

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The Khalsa Law Firm, P.C.

5.0 stars

Posted by Gloria
September 18, 2016

S.J. Khalsa, Esq. of The Khalsa Law Firm, P.C., prepared my Revocable Family Wealth Trust for me, which has just been completed. Mr. Khalsa was amazingly patient and cooperative, wanting me to be completely happy with the end result. I found him to be very knowledgable and professional in every way. He could not be more pleasant to work with, and I believe that he and I will stay in friendly contact for years to come. If one is looking for a Trust that covers every eventuality which could arise, I would recommend S.J. Khalsa Law Firm, since every aspect of the Trust he prepares, has had a precedent in court, and covers the solution or answer to any and all issues that could arise.

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Estate Planning

5.0 stars

Posted by Harriet
May 4, 2016

After my first meeting with Mr. Khalsa I knew I had found a competent, knowledgeable attorney. What I did not anticipate was that I would find a wonderful friend. Mr. Khalsa worked through the difficult challenges I faced with his superior understanding of Estate Law; and exuded great kindness throughout this process. He is unique in terms of his generosity of time and compassion.

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Irrevocable Trust

5.0 stars

Posted by Merny
May 1, 2016

Recently my family and I completed forming an Irrevocable Trust with the help of the S.J. Khalsa Law Firm. We were all immediately impressed by the warmth with which Mr. Khalsa and his staff greeted us and how they treated us throughout the meetings that we had with them. My wife adored Mr. Khalsa and the greetings and departures from his office looked like a visit from long lost family. The entire process was conducted in a friendly and very professional manner. Mr. Khalsa explained everything clearly and was able to build into the Trust all of the provisions that we requested. At our last meeting, when we signed all of the documents, it was made clear to us that, at no additional cost, we are free to ask questions and receive continued guidance as needed. I cannot imagine walking away from such a complicated process more confident that it was done exactly as it should be and more sure of my understanding of its provisions. What could easily be an anxiety provoking experience was made pleasant by Mr. Khalsa and his staff. The atmosphere in his office and even the music that was playing in the background added to the experience.

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Living Trust Experience with the Khalsa Law Firm

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
October 12, 2014

I highly recommend the S.J. Khalsa law firm for any estate planning or trust related needs. Mr. Khalsa is very knowledgeable about estate planning and living trusts and gives a very accessible and easy to understand seminar that was really helpful. It was also incredibly easy to talk to Mr. Khalsa about planning for a time when I may not be able to make health care or financial decisions for myself, which I believe is a difficult subject for most of us. I committed immediately following my free consultation with Mr. Khalsa to proceed with establishing a living trust for my assets and received gentle and persistent reminders to ensure I provided the necessary information to complete my trust in a timely manner. I was impressed with the level of coverage that the trust provides, and the forethought and accommodation of many different possibilities that can occur. It was also comprehensive, which gives me a great deal of comfort. The firm also provides letters to facilitate transfer of accounts into the the name of the living trust. Additionally, Shiva, the Paralegal, promptly addressed any questions that I had. Finally, Mr. Khalsa is a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys (which only accepts 125 members throughout the US!). All in all, the staff at the Khalsa law firm were an absolute pleasure to work with and I was able to quickly transfer all of my assets into the Living trust and am able to rest easy knowing that my loved ones are taken care of.

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
October 4, 2014

S. J. Khalsa is a very conscientious human being which was expressed in every interaction he had with me when creating my living trust. He is reliable and trustworthy and provided answers to all of my questions and even answers to questions that I did not think about. He and his paralegal create a great experience and at my final signing I left confident that my family and I are taken care of.

5.0 stars

Posted by Esther
October 3, 2014

S.J. Khalsa is a very conscientious lawyer. He explained the legal process so that I could understand it, explained all my options in the estate planning process and made me aware of all the possible outcomes of my choices. I did not feel embarrassed to ask him silly questions because he was so kind and open. He made things so simple. I am very grateful for his guidance and his counseling. His staff is friendly and knowledge and helped make the process smooth and pleasant.

5.0 stars

Posted by Elizabeth
October 2, 2014

Kind,Reliable,always accessible. Will walk you through the entire process until you understand everything thoroughly. A very honest and TRUTHFUL attorney ! Have valued his expertise for the last 30 years after experiencing a few debacles with others. Originally, he handled my real estate closings, initializing my holding company and then my corporation, then my wills and now my estate planning. Brilliant in all areas!

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Frederick Davies, Estate planning Attorney on Apr 11, 2017
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S.J. is an excellent attorney. I highly recommend him.

John O'Drobinak, Estate planning Attorney on Nov 3, 2015
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Frederick Davies, Estate planning Attorney on Apr 11, 2017
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S.J. is an excellent attorney. I highly recommend him.

John O'Drobinak, Estate planning Attorney on Nov 3, 2015
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Albert Cohen, Estate planning Attorney on Oct 22, 2015
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S.J. Khalsa is an excellent lawyer. I highly recommend him.

Raymond German, Estate planning Attorney on Sep 22, 2015
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S. J. is a most gentle and empathetic person who will LISTEN and assist in attaining your TRUE goals and NEEDS. Ray German

Michael Robinson, Estate planning Attorney on Sep 22, 2015
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I have known S.J. for 20 years and I have consulted with him on several matters. S.J. is an exceptional attorney with the highest ethical standards. His compassion for his clients and his listening skills result in custom tailored estate plans that accomplish his clients' specific goals for themselves and their families.

Dennis Sandoval, Estate planning Attorney on Sep 22, 2015
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I have known SJ for over fifteen years, both professionally and as a friend. he is a very conscientious, knowledgeable and trustworthy attorney. I do not hesitate to recommend his services if you are looking for assistance with estate planning or trust administration.

Linda Amato, Estate planning Attorney on Jun 10, 2015
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I have known S.J. Khalsa for several years and it is without reservation that I write this endorsement. He is an estate planning expert who brings a level of professional and compassion to the practice of law that sets him apart. I am confident that his passion for helping others is quite evident to his clients from the get-go.

Megan Waugh, Estate planning Attorney on Jun 3, 2015
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S.J. is truly a delight. He is a caring, compassionate and knowledgeable estate planning attorney. I met S.J. through the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, and I highly recommend him for any of your estate planning needs.

Roman Tabatchouk, Unknown Attorney on May 6, 2015
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Frank Mazzagatti, Estate planning Attorney on Apr 14, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer without hesitation. S.J. Is a knowledgeable, conscientious and compassionate attorney who cares deeply about the lives of his clients and the legacies they leave. It is a privilege to know such an honorable and dedicated lawyer.

Charles Amen, Estate planning Attorney on Jan 30, 2015
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I endorse S.J. for estate planning. As a fellow member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, we have received similar professional education. I feel confident that if I refer a client to him, they would receive excellent estate planning services.

Michelle Biddinger, Estate planning Attorney on Aug 7, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. They are an expert in the field of estate planning.

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