$ 550-750 per hour
PRO
Maureen Michelle Pritchard
Virtual Consultation Available
About Maureen
Biography
Maureen M. Pritchard serves as the principal and founder of Wheatley Pritchard & Associates PLLC, a specialized legal practice concentrating on Trust and Estates, including business succession and entity formation. With over 15 years in the legal field, Maureen is a staunch advocate for providing clients with the tools to make informed decisions about their most precious assets. Her legal journey includes handling litigation in commercial and real estate matters within New York State Courts. As a trusted advisor to small businesses, Maureen assists with entity formation, asset transactions, and corporate restructuring. She excels in preparing essential corporate documents such as buy-sell agreements and operating agreements. In her role as an estate planning attorney, she aids families in establishing comprehensive plans, creating Living Trusts, Last Wills, and more. Her commitment extends to clients with special needs, including acting as court-appointed counsel for individuals with incapacities. Maureen's educational credentials include Bernard M. Baruch College and New York Law School, where she served as an extern to Hon. Genine Edwards.
A failure to plan is a plan to fail.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
40%
13 years
Probate
15%
Wills and Living Wills
15%
Business
10%
13 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 12 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Location
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Maureen Michelle Pritchard's Reviews
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Posted by Wendy | April 5, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
very thorough
Ms. Pritchard walked me through every detail so that I understood completely what was going on when constructing my will, and asked questions about issues I hadn't even considered. Very satisfied.
Posted by Shane | July 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Will and Guardianship Documents
Maureen is awesome, patient and organized. She helped us create our Wills and guardianship documents after walking us through the different options for estate planning. We feel very confident in how our assets and legacy will be passed to our children, and can't thank Maureen enough for that peace ...
Posted by anonymous | June 5, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Results!
Maureen was able to get a settlement for our child who was injured at a young age. She rejected two settlement offers that were too low and made sure our daughter got what she deserved. She was always very prompt with responses to all our questions and excellent with communication.
Posted by Joe | May 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Wonderful Lawyer
We're so glad that we had Maureen to help us navigate the process of writing our will. We were new to many aspects of estate planning and she was very helpful in explaining foreign concepts in ways that were easy to understand (trust structures, the probate process, etc.), while taking the time to e...
Posted by Brigitte | May 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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Maureen was extremely professional in all respects. She made me feel very comfortable and patient while I expressed very personal matters. And I think Maureen will have a great future in law. She is someone who treats her clients like she would like to be treated . Thank you .
Maureen Michelle Pritchard's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Pritchard is one of the finest, brightest attorneys that I've had the good fortune to work with. She has a wealth of knowledge in not only estate planning, but in general litigation matters as well. She's a hard-working lawyer who cares deeply about her clients and their issues - and is reasonably priced to boot!"
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Experience
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Owner, Wheatley, Pritchard & Associates
2012 - 2015
Attorney, SIlas Investments LLC
2011 - 2012
Judicial Extern, Hon. Genine Edwards
Associations
2016 - Present
Queens Chamber of CommerceMember
2012 - Present
New York State Bar Association, Trusts and Estates Law SectionMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Succes vs. Astoria Sports Complex, Inc
Settled
Education
2012
New York Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
City University of New York, Baruch College
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
Speaking Engagements
2015
Life Series
Guardian Nomination Workshop
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
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New York State Surrogate Court case. Respondent resides in VA. Can I serve by mail? Or better to use a VA process server?
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