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George Kontogiannis
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Biography
George Kontogiannis concentrates his practice on representing individuals in trust and estate planning
matters and on the administration of estates. In conjunction with formulating estate plans, Mr. Kontogiannis has assisted numerous fiduciaries in administering of estates, including representing fiduciaries in all Surrogate’s Court matters such as probate proceedings, accounting proceedings and other miscellaneous court actions.
Mr. Kontogiannis’ skills in trusts and estates compliment his abilities in real property law. He has assisted clients with the home buying/selling experience including interacting with brokers, drafting, negotiating and reviewing contracts of sale, clearing encumbrances on title, working with the client’s lenders in obtaining financing or satisfying a loan and closing the deal. Mr. Kontogiannis has also developed a practice in creating and advising charitable entities.
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Connecticut for 9 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 24 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Tesser Ryan & Rochman, LLP
15 Fisher Ln Ste 200, White Plains, NY, 10603-2227
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Posted by Jill | February 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Probate
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George Kontogiannis, is the most professional, courteous and patient attorney we have ever dealt with. We have used him for all our estate administration matters along with all of our residential real estate deals. We will be using George in the near future for our own Estate Planning needs, the...
George Kontogiannis's Lawyer Endorsements
"I highly endorse this lawyer. I have worked with George on estate planning, trusts, probate and real estate matters. He is a superb skilled lawyer who is able to achieve client goals in an efficient and effective manner."
"George is a conscientious lawyer and a great person. His careful attention to detail and excellent client relations are a testament to his hard-working legal philosophy. I endorse him fully."
Gregory Ryan
Contracts and agreements lawyer
Robert Cromwell
Corporate and incorporation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2014
Humanitarian Award, St. Christopher's Inc
Work Experience
2018 - 2018
Partner, Kontogiannis PC
2006 - 2017
Partner, Marino Partners LLP
Associations
2018 - Present
Lifting Up WestchesterBoard Member, Officer
2014 - Present
Westchester Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
One Sandwich at a Time, Inc.Co-Founder, President
2015 - 2017
Rotary ClubPast President
Education
2000
Brooklyn Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
Cornell University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
Advisor Conference
Estate and Gift Planning
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What happens if I am not on the mortgage, only my husband is, and he dies??
09 Sep 2022
Q&A
I'm one of the beneficiaries on my deceased mother's bank account. The bank will not released the funds. What is the next step?
11 Sep 2022
Q&A
Willing selling an inherited home via Executor’s Deed cause an heir to lose the Step-up Basis?
12 Sep 2022