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Louis P Lepore
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Biography
“The guiding principles of my life and my firm
have always been to be honest, genuine, thoughtful and caring.”
The firm is dedicated to helping you and your loved ones achieve your planning objectives in a caring and compassionate manner. I fully recognize the emotional challenges of preparing for when you will pass your assets, values and family legacy to your heirs and loved ones. My practice is dedicated to caring for you, the ones that you love and the things that you care about most. The focus is to build solid, trusting and lasting relationships that you and your family can count on now and in the future. Our goal is to help you maintain your independence and control your affairs. We have a genuine desire to learn about you and your family. Share with us your dreams, desires, aspirations and passions. The firm is here to help you navigate through the process by providing competent and caring legal services. We will address your questions and concerns so that we may eliminate or reduce your worries.
The Attorney Who is Accessible and Responsive to Your Needs
Protecting a life time of wealth for yourself and your family.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Elder Law
50%
30 years | 100 cases
Estate Planning
20%
30 years | 50 cases
Probate
20%
30 years | 50 cases
Medicaid and Medicare
10%
21 years | 50 cases
Fees and Rates
Awards
2024 2022 2017
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Licenses
Licensed in New Jersey for 20 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 21 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 33 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
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Louis P Lepore's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 41 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | June 7, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
An attorney that treats you like family
I highly recommend him. I hired Louis for a complicated and delicate matter. Louis was very professional and courteous to my family and me. I trust his advice and recommendations. I found him to be was very knowledgeable and helpful, providing practical and straightforward advice. He treated me like...
Posted by John | August 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Helped a bad situation
Very knowledable, professional. Helped my family detect and correct a previously incorrect elder plan set up. Clearly explained the laws to us and what can and cannot be done. Would absolutely recommend.
Posted by Farhan | February 5, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Helped a bad situation
Clearly explained the laws to us and what can and cannot be done. Would absolutely recommend it.
Posted by Frank | January 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Louis Lepore Ensured my Father's Last Wishes Were Honored
Mr. Lepore is the definition of an excellent lawyer. My father passed away in 2019. My cousin, a local lawyer, who drafted my father's will, claimed he didn't remember he made it. Faced with obstruction, I did my research and found that Mr. Lepore is highly rated. I was not disappointed. The...
Posted by anonymous | January 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly recommended.!!
Louis Lepore helped my parents and I in creating family trusts, Powers of attorney and wills and obtaining Medicaid benefits for my Mother and Father. He explained all the options available to my family in a clear and concise manner, and has always been available to answer any questions. He is high...
Louis P Lepore's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Lepore is an expert in elder law and estate planning. He is a valuable contributor to the community both on AVVO and locally here on Staten Island."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have know Mr. Lepore for many years. He is well respected in the legal community and very knowledgeable."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Lepore has extensive experience in the area of Elder Law and I highly recommend him for all of your Trust & Estates, Wills, Probate as well as Elder Law matters"
"I endorse this lawyer. Louis is very knowledgeable in the Estate Planning and Elder Law area of law. I have heard him speak on numerous occasions and he takes great pride in what he does and that he is helping his clients protect their assets and interests."
"Louis Lepore 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."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. I see Louis Lepore several times each year at various continuing education events. He is very knowledgable in his practice areas, and he really cares about his clients!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Lou is a great attorney and his clients love him. He has an excellent representation in the legal community and I would not hesitate to refer a friend or family member to him."
"Mr. Lepore is undoubtedly one of the foremost experts in estate planning in the New York City area and possess a strong work ethic. I full endorse and recommned him."
"Lou is a talented, dedicated professional. He spends countless hours staying abreast of new developments in his field in order to properly advise his clients. His dedication to perfection in his field is surpassed by none. I highly recommend him."
"I have known Louis Lepore for several years and continue to be impressed by his breadth of knowledge and expertise in all areas relative to elder law, estate planning and taxation. Mr. Lepore possesses the unique ability of being able to explain a very complicated area of law in simple terms, thereby putting his clients at ease. All those that choose Mr. Lepore as their attorney can be confident that they truly have the best in the business protecting their assets and interests. I heartily endorse this attorney without reservation."
"I know Louis P. Lepore, Esq., for several years here in the Staten Island legal community. Louis is a brilliant attorney in the areas of his expertise: estate planning (wills, trusts, powers of attorney, etc.), elder law, probate litigation, and Medicaid asset protection. Not only is he a wonderful lawyer, but he also has very good social skills in dealing with people. In addition, he also finds time for charitable causes. For these reasons, I give this peer endorsement to him."
"Louis Lepore is a talented practitioner who is passionate about his craft and his clients. Louis takes the time to develop all-encompassing estate plans that fit each client's unique needs. Mr. Lepore is honest, knowledgeable and caring; I would not hesitate to recommend Mr. Lepore's services."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Lepore for well over 25 years. I have watched him grow into one of the premier Estate Planning Lawyers in the state. I have not only recommended him to clients, I have recommended him to family. He is a true and trusted professional and I am happy to endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is knowledgeable in a wide range of legal areas that may affect your financial well-being."
"I endorse this lawyer.I have known and worked with him for many years, he is very knowledge and professional."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Top 100 Trust & Estates Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates
2015
Top 100 Lawyers-Will, Trusts and Estates, The National Advocates
2013
Attendance of Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning, Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning
2012
Attendance of 46th Annual Heckerling Institue on Estate Planning, Heckerling Institue on Estate Planning
2010
Attendance of 44th Annual Heckerling Institue on Estate Planning, Heckerling Institue on Estate Planning
2009
Excellence in Elder Law and Special Needs, Elder Counsel
2004
Ten years of Service, NYS Department of Taxation
1990
Spirit of America Volunteers Award, IRS
1990
Community Service Award, Township of Huntington
1990
Volunteer Income tax assistance, American Bar Association
1990
Volunteer in Taxpayer Service Program, NYS Department of Taxation
1989
Oral Advocay Award, Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Founder and Principle, Louis Lepore, Esq.
2006 - 2010
Senior Counsel, Menicucci Villa & Associates PLLC
1994 - 2005
Assistant Counsel, New York State Department Of Taxation & Finance
1993 - 1994
Associate, Lanter and Ouslander
1991 - 1992
Intern, Senator Alfonse M. D'Amato
Associations
2012 - Present
Staten Island Economic Devolvement CouncilBusiness Council
2011 - Present
Staten Island Chamber of CommerceMember
2011 - Present
Academy of Special Needs PlannersMember
2010 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneyMember
2009 - Present
WealthCounselMember
2009 - Present
ElderCounselMember
2007 - Present
New York State Bar Association, Elder Law SectionMember
2005 - Present
Richmond County Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Flordia Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
1995 - 1998
Richmond County Kiwanis ClubMember
1993 - 1998
Sons of ItalyMember
1993 - 1997
New York City Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
B. DOE V. THE DOE REVOCABLE TRUST
CASE SETTLED ON THE RECORD
NYS COMMISSIONER OF TAXATION AND FINANCE
Turnover Granted
Education
1992
Georgetown University Law Center
LL.M - Master of Laws
1991
Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
JD
1987
Saint John's University
B.S.
Speaking Engagements
2015
Met Life Estates Planning and Elder Law
Estates Planning and Elder Law
2014
The Probate Process From Start to Finish
Putting the Case to Rest: Closing the Estate
2014
Staten Island Chapter Annual Tax Conference
2014 Changes to New York’s Estate, Gift and Trust Income Taxes
2014
Staten Island Chapter Annual Tax Conference
Estates, Trusts and Elder Law for the Tax Professional
2014
Estate Planning: An Overview
Estate Planning
2013
Richmond County CPA Society
Grantor Trusts
2013
Ocean County CPA Society
Elder Law and the Tax Professional
2013
Merrill Lynch
Qualified fund conversion is it the right choice?
2011
Richmond County CPA Society
Section 79 Planning
2011
Richmond County CPA Society
Elder Law and Life Estates
2011
Richmond County CPA Society
Elder Law and the Tax Professional
2011
Ocean County CPA Society
Elder Law and CPA
2011
Ocean County CPA Society
Elder Law and the tax proffessional
2010
Richmond County Bar Association
The 2010 Basis "Step-Up" Rules
2010
Richmond County Bar Association
The Estate Planner’s Liability and the Use of Life Estates
2010
CPA CE EVENT
Intentional Defective Grantor Trust
2009
National Life Insurance of Vermont
Estate Planning
2009
Metropolitan Life
Premium Financing for Estate Planning
2009
CPA CE EVENT
Estate Planning Basics for the CPA
Publications
2015
NYS Society of CPAs -The Tax Stringer
The Value of Using Irrevocable Trusts in Medicaid Planning
2015
Richmond County Bar Association Journal
Helping Families Deal With the Financial and Emotional Costs of Dementia
2015
Richmond County Bar Association Journal
The Value of Using Irrevocable Trusts in Medicaid Planning
2011
Richmond County Bar Association Journal
The Estate Planner's Liability
2011
Richmond County Bar Association Journal
Expanded Estate Recovery and Life Estates- What is the impact on your clients with life estates?
Languages
Italian
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
How do I appeal the administrator of estate decision?
25 Aug 2015
Q&A
What are the costs involved in doing a formal accounting for a trust?
05 Nov 2011
Q&A
How to revoke a power of attorney in New York City?
02 Oct 2011
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
The Lifetime QTIP Trust
01 Oct 2015
Legal Guide
Helping Families Deal With the Financial and Emotional Costs of Dementia
11 Sep 2015
Legal Guide
It's Not Just Death and Taxes: You Need an Incapacity Plan That Works When It's Needed
20 Aug 2015