Linda Anne Amato

Linda Anne Amato

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 20 years

Trusts Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Trusts, Elder Law, Estate Planning ... +2 more

667 Madison Avenue, 5th Floor, New York, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 6 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2019

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 20 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2005

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Location

Amato Law, PLLC

667 Madison Avenue, 5th Floor, New York, NY, 10065

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Linda Anne Amato's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

32 Client Reviews

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Posted by Just use P & L or do it anonymously | February 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Working with Linda Amato on estate planning and trust

Linda personally shepherded us, over a period of several months through the process of setting up a trust that included in-state and out-of-state property. She helped us solve co-op issues as well. Throughout, she provided a firm guiding hand, kept moving us along--it is hard to think about "after I'...m/we're gone"--to achieve goals we had set together in our initial meeting. She was thorough, made sure all the "i's" were dotted, "t's crossed. In meetings, she made excellent use of every minute, covered everything. She kept in touch regularly, was available to answer questions especially by email, and just did an all-round topnotch job. Her advice was timely, consistent, and accurate. And her fees are reasonable, especially given that she herself oversees all the work and keeps in contact with you personally.

Posted by Joseph | September 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Estate Plan professionally completed

My wife and I recently engaged Linda's firm for our estate planning. Linda and her associates were extremely professional throughout the entire process. We had some complications to deal with, yet the plan was completed with fully executed documents within a month and a half! We appreciated L...inda's sage advice and her diligence in moving the process forward with us. I have been a service professional for 43 years, and I can say that we were treated with such rare and invaluable care that I would recommend this firm to anyone.

Posted by Susan | June 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Linda Amato was a pleasure to work with.

Linda Amato was an absolute pleasure to work with for estate planning. We delayed in doing this and yet, to our surprise and relief, the process was painless and so satisfying upon completion. Linda’s attention to our specific needs was introspective, personalized, and involved comprehensive and sens...itive analysis. She was patient and responsive when answering our questions and clarifying the complexity of trusts and wills. We recommend her wholeheartedly and without reservation.

Posted by Kevin | April 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Exceptional listener and attention to details.

My husband and I hired Ms. Amato to create our estate plan and trust and we are so glad that we did. Throughout the entire process Linda always listened to what we wanted and answered our questions while patiently guiding us through the process. As a married, gay couple we wanted to be sure that we... were working with an attorney that understands the specificities of LGBTQ marriages and why having a sound plan for our healthcare and financial futures is critical.

Posted by Michael | January 05, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Competence and Humanity Combined

We hired Linda Amato to put together an estate plan from scratch, one we had delayed too long in making. She listened to our needs and wishes, probed for clarity when necessary, answered our questions with patience, and crafted a plan whose strategies will work in the near and far term. We recommend... her without hesitation.

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Linda Anne Amato's Lawyer Endorsements

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Adam Rubin

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Linda on several Estate Plans and I would definitely take the opportunity to work with her again because of her professionalism and knowledge of Estate Planning. Linda is very skilled and has in-depth knowledge, but more importantly really sticks out for making every client and his or her family a priority."

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Gerald Dunworth

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Linda on a number of matters. She is very professional and knowledgeable. Her primary concern is how to take care of her clients and give them the advice and guidance that they need."

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David Lucas

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is thorough and personable - a true professional."

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Ruth Kessler

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Having worked with Linda for many years, I can say she is truly a master in her field. She is extremely well versed in all aspects of estate planning and in handling complex matters."

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S.J. Khalsa

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Linda for a number of years and highly recommend her as an estate planning and elder law attorney. She is professional, thorough, competent, caring and capable."

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Michelle Biddinger

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. They are an expert in the field of estate planning."

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Client's Choice, Avvo

Work Experience

2001 - 2001

Federal Judiciary Externship, Justice Nan Nolan, Northern District Of Illinois U.S. Court

1996 - 2000

LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker, NYU Hospital

Associations

2018 - Present

National Association of Divorce Professionals

Member

2012 - Present

American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys

Member

2004 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

Education

2004

DePaul University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

New York University

MSW

N/A

Seton Hall University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2022

New York State Bar Association

Contested Accounting Proceedings in Surrogates Court-CLE Attended

2022

New York State Bar Association

3 Day Event Annual Meeting Attended

2022

American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys

Distribution Standards Incentive Discretionary and Ascertainable-CLE Attended

2022

American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys

The Specific's of Specific Devices of Some Suspiring Situations-CLE Attended

2021

American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys

October 2021 4 Day Event-Conf/CLE Attended

2015

NYU/Neighbors2Neigbors

How to Avoid Costly Mistakes When Caring for a Loved One

2015

Classic Stage Company/"CSC"

ABCs of Estate Planning

Publications

2013

Senior Outlook Today Living Trust May Hold the Answer

2003

DePaul Law Review Editor & Contributor

Languages

English

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