Michael Todd Shilinski

Michael Todd Shilinski

5.0
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 21 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Pleasantville, NY
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Real Estate, Probate ... +2 more

320 Manville Road, Suite #2, Pleasantville, NY

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 35%

Planning estates via Wills and Trusts as well as documents that will allow others to help you in your time of need such as Health Care Proxies, Living Wills and Powers of Attorney.

21 years | 500 cases

35%
Real Estate 25%

Residential Real Estate Sales or Purchases in Westchester County at a flat rate.

21 years | 1,000 cases

25%
Elder Law 15%

Medicaid planning and counseling.

21 years | 100 cases

15%
Litigation 5%

21 years | 50 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 21 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2005

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Location

Gullotta & Shilinski, LLP

320 Manville Road, Suite #2, Pleasantville, NY, 10570

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Michael Todd Shilinski's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jeffrey Osterman | April 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Everything was smooth - exactly what you'd want!

Michael handled my mom's will, power of attorney and health care proxy and then after she passed handled the probate of her estate. The documents he prepared worked exactly as one would want, allowing me to handle my mom's affairs after she fell ill. Michael was always extremely responsive and coord...inated well with my other family members. The probate process was smooth and there were absolutely no hiccups. I always felt well-informed at every step of the way and Michael was highly responsive to any requests for information or clarification that I had. I recommend him without hesitation.

Posted by Ruth | March 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

A competent professional

Michael recently handled a property sale for me. Throughout the entire process, from deciding to put the property on the market through the closing, Michael guided and advised me. He was readily available to answer questions and provided me with a reasonable timeline about the process. Since I had...n’t engaged a real estate agent for this sale he also handled many of the additional requirements. I particularly appreciated that whenever he offered advice he explained his reasoning but also made it clear that I was the one to make the decision. Also because of his real estate set fee policy there were no unpleasant surprises at closing. Michael’s competent professionalism enabled me to enter into this transaction with confidence. Thank you, Michael.

Posted by Charmaine | January 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Excellent Lawyer

Michael made our property deed transfer as effortless for us as possible. He communicated clearly with all involved parties, allayed every concern, and expertly completed the process. Thank you so much, Michael.

Posted by Mary | May 17, 2013 | Real Estate

Professionalism at its best

I have had the honor of working with Michael Shilinski for the past ten years or so. The first time I worked with him in my capacity as a title attorney I was struck by his serious and professional tone. Michael's goal is to serve the best interests of his client; if he is unfamiliar with a particu...lar aspect of the transaction he makes it his business to learn all there is to know. He takes his responsibility toward his client very seriously as he does his responsibility to the legal profession as a whole. You will never witness Michael being cavalier toward a legal matter in which his client is involved. When you retain Michael Shilinski to be your attorney you can sit back and relax. He will handle your legal matter from start to finish; he will advise you as to the progress every step of the way; he will respond to your questions and concerns immediately.

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Michael Todd Shilinski's Lawyer Endorsements

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Eileen West

Real estate lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is a knowledgeable and dedicated attorney, who I would highly recommend."

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Celia Reed

Unknown lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Michael has a solid grasp of estate planning and real estate law and is an asset to the AVVO community."

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Celia Reed

Estate planning lawyer

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Steven Smollens

Real estate lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Partner, Gullotta & Shilinski, LLP

Associations

2010 - Present

Westchester Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

2016 - 2021

Pleasantville Zoning Board of Appeals

Member

Education

2003

New England Law Boston

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

George Washington University

MA - Masters

1995

George Washington University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

An Open Discussion with an Estate Attorney

Estate Planning and Elder Law

Publications

2013

The Examiner It's Never Too Early to Consider Estate Planning for Your Family

Languages

English

Activity

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