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

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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 Jamie | June 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Highly recommended:

Linda Amato, Attorney at Law, did a superb job in setting up all aspects of our estate: Family Trust, Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts, Wills, Power of Attorneys, Health Care Documents, etc. She was extraordinarily helpful in dealing with complicated aspects and communicating with financial advis...ors, accountants, life insurance representatives and other lawyers. Linda was patient with our many questions and clear in her explanations and reasoning. We were completely satisfied collaborating with Linda and would recommend her without reservations.

Posted by LUDOVICO | November 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Peace and comfort in Estate Planning

Very professional and competent yet very personable and compassionate. She has spent time understanding my personal situation in details and has guided me through all the decisions. I now have the comfort of knowing that my Estate plan was developed by a skilled professional and a great human being. ...

Posted by Denise | July 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Recommend without reservation

Linda is very knowledgeable and hard working. I consulted with her as she created a trust and health care documents for an elderly friend of mine. She was always patient and caring in working with my friend and I observed Linda proactively advocate on my friend’s behalf when she couldn’t do it hersel...f. After my friend’s passing, as Executor of her estate, I hired Linda to be the estate attorney. She has been enormously helpful to me, patiently walking me through what turned out to be a rather complicated estate process. I trust her judgment, find her dependable, responsive and easy to work with and will soon be engaging her to set up my own estate.

Posted by Madeline P | June 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

The best

I had been wanting to do estate planning for quite a while nd had no idea on how to get started and what to do. I hit the jack pot when I found Linda Amato. Not only is she knowledgeable and very professional but she had gone above and beyond what I paid for, which was more than reasonable.

Posted by Karen | May 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law

Highest Recommendation for an elder-lawyer

Ms. Amato was the third elder-law, estate planning lawyer with whom I consulted. Happy am I that I continued my search until I found her. I thought my will would be straight forward, but her expertise and careful analysis of my situation proved otherwise. She crafted an instrument that addressed all ...my needs, even ones I had not anticipated. Ms. Amato, experience as an elder-lawyer and knowledge of the ins and outs of elder law became immeasurably helpful to me. Her work is meticulous. Ms, Amato is not only professional, she is patient and kind as she walked me through what information I needed. The final result is a three ringed binder which includes various needed schedules, lists and estate planning documents, a copy of my will and all other estate documents/ health care documents, as well as my power of attorney . I could not be more satisfied with her work. It is a burden off my shoulders to have this completed. I cannot recommend Ms. Amato more highly. If there are questions you may email me at [email protected]

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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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David Lucas

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S.J. Khalsa

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Paul Kraft

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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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