Stephen George Donaldson
About Stephen
Biography
The Donaldson Law Firm, PLLC, handles cases and clients in the areas of real estate, elder law matters including guardianships, and personal injuries due to accidents.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 11 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Location
The Donaldson Law Firm
340 US-202, Suite A, Somers, NY, 10589
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Stephen George Donaldson's Reviews
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28 Client Reviews
Showing 6 - 10 of 10 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by Anthony | July 12, 2015 | Wills & Living Wills
Surpassed expectations
Mr. Donaldson helped my wife and me with an update to our will. He answered all our questions with more than enough detail to provide us with a great comfort level that we were making the right decisions/updates, and he was responsive to the overall process. We highly recommend him for all your trus...
Posted by Jonathan | July 03, 2015 | Guardianship
Guardianship Petition
I could not have been more pleased with my decision to retain the Donaldson Law Firm in my petition for guardianship of my elderly mother. Stephen understood that while the process may have been a matter of routine within the legal sphere, it was a new, complicated, and occasionally emotional experie...
Posted by Gina | May 12, 2015 | Estate Planning
Estate Planning
I was extremely pleased with our decision to retain Stephen Donaldson to assist us with Estate Planning and the execution our Wills. Stephen's demeanor, expertise and sense of urgency were exceptional. The fees are published on his firm's website and were reasonable in comparison to other estimates t...
Posted by Ismet | April 28, 2015 | Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Corporate Operating Agreement and Estate Planning
I am writing this review because I am very appreciative of the legal advice I received from Mr. Donaldson. I engaged Mr. Donaldson to help me with the structure and composition of an operating agreement for a new business venture with a family member. Mr. Donaldson made me aware how important it was...
Posted by Ami | December 28, 2014 | Probate
Excellent Service
Stephen Donaldson is definitely committed to his clients. I asked Steve to help me when I had questions about my father’s estate circumstances and he had the answers I needed when I needed them. I would not hesitate to call on him again if the need arises.
Stephen George Donaldson's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have had the opportunity to work with Mr, Donaldson in a guardianship where I was petitioner and he was appointed as court evaluator. Mr. Donaldson completed his investigation and report quickly and professionally. Additionally, he was responsive and a pleasure to work with."
"I endorse this lawyer. A top-notch litigation attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I have had the pleasure of working with Stephen Donaldson on several guardianship cases and found him to be knowledgeable, reliable and trustworthy. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking a lawyer for estate planning or a guardianship matter."
"I endorse this lawyer. Steve is serious, enthusiastic, efficient and always gets the job done!."
"Worked with Mr. Donaldson on a contested article 81 guardianship matter. While he was a strong and persuasive advocate for his client, he was also a true professional, fair, honest and congenial. I hope to work with this attorney again in the future."
"Stephen and I worked together recently on a guardianship proceeding. Stephen is a skilled and caring attorney, one to whom I would refer my clients when and if I need the help of another attorney. It was a pleasure working with him."
"Stephen Donaldson served as a court-appointed court evaluator on a Guardianship matter. He was professional, responsive, and sensitive to the needs of the Petitioner and the person for whom the guardianship was proposed. I found him to be knowledgeable in the guardianship field and also practical in applying that knowledge to the realities of the needs of a disabled or incapacitated person in New York."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
"Stephen is a very knowledgable and an excellent attorney. He is a great advocate for his clients. I endorse him."
"I had the pleasure of working with Steve on an extremely difficult Guardianship matter where he was the Court Evaluator. I found Steve to be an excellent practitioner who knows the Law and presented a thorough report to the Court with the correct recommendation. I highly endorse Steve for Guardianship and other type of legal representation. He is truly a credit to the profession."
"I endorse this lawyer because we worked on a Guardianship matter together and I was impressed with Stephen's skill, ability and work ethic. Stephen is thorough and forthright and he clearly went the extra mile in fulfilling his duties and serving the interest of his client."
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Elder law lawyer
Guardianship lawyer
Elder law lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Founder, The Donaldson Law Firm, PLLC
2014 - 2014
Legal Dept, Bronx Surrogate's Court
Associations
2014 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
Education
2014
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2017
Tips for Going Solo
2013
LLC member fiduciary duties
Publications
2016
2016
2016
2016
2014
2014
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Is a property given to a beneficiary years prior to the death of their parents still considered to be part of the estate?
20 Aug 2015
Is nephew considered as a distributee of an estate?
30 Jun 2015
How long does NY state(HMS) have to file a claim for Medicaid estate recovery?
28 Jun 2015