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I concentrate primarily in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate and Trust Litigation, Elder Law and Medicaid Planning, Asset Protection, Estates and Trusts Administration, and Special Needs Planning.
I am admitted to practice in New York and Connecticut. I am a member of the New York State Bar Association, where I serve on the Executive Committee of the Elder Law and Special Needs Section and am Co-Chair of the Estates, Trusts and Tax Issues Committee. I am also a Chair of the Elder Law Section of the New York County Lawyers' Association.
I am a legal commentator on Trusts & Estates and Elder Law matters for TruTV, Court TV, CNN Headline News, and The CBS Early Show. I was featured in the HBO Documentary "Bobby Fischer Against the World: Fight for the Fischer Estate".
I am also a frequent lecturer for various financial institutions, civic groups, and community organizations, and am often presented by the New York State Bar Association as a community educator on various topics.
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80 Business Park Drive, Suite 206, Armonk, NY, 10504
42 West 44th Street, New York, NY, 10036
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Posted by anonymous | July 12, 2016 | Estate Planning
COMPLETE SATISFACTION / ATTENTIVE & THOROUGH
My family and I were very pleased that Mr. Asher made himself available for a consultation within a couple of days that allowed us to become more knowledgeable in estate planning within NYS. His responses were detailed and thorough and he provided scenarios along with his explanations. It was comfo...
"I recently worked with Mr. Asher on a guardianship matter in New York. Having witnessed Mr. Asher conduct himself with his clients as well as his courtroom demeanor and professionalism, I would not hesitate to recommend his and his firm's services to clients and colleagues alike."
Guardianship lawyer
2015 - Present
New York State Bar Association, Elder Law and Special Needs Section, Estates, Trusts and Tax Issues CommitteeCo-chair
2014 - Present
New York State Bar Association, Elder Law and Special Needs SectionExecutive Committee Member
2014 - Present
New York County Lawyers' Association, Elder Law SectionCo-Chair
2010 - Present
The Society of Trust and Estate PractitionersMember
2010 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2008 - Present
Alzheimer's Association, NYC ChapterTrustee
2001 - Present
Estate Planning Council of NYC, Inc.Peer-Elected Member
1996
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2015
Top Estate Planning Techniques - Business Entities
2015
Top Estate Planning Techniques - Wills
2014
Revocable Living Trusts From Start to Finish
2013
MAGI (Modified Adjusted Gross Income) Calculation and Use Under the ACA (Affordable Care Act)
2013
The Probate Process From Start to Finish
2012
Ethical Challenges in Estate Administration
2014
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