Adam Foster Katz

Adam Foster Katz

also known as Adam Katz, Avraham Katz

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 19 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Cedarhurst, NY
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills & Living Wills ... +6 more

77 Spruce Street, Suite 201, Cedarhurst, NY

About Adam

Biography

Practice Areas

9

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 40%

Designing, drafting, reviewing and implementing various estate planning documents and techniques to obtain and help ensure client objectives are legally enforceable during and after their lifetimes.

21 years | 500 cases

40%
Trusts 25%

A trust is an arrangement whereby someone owns and manages money or property for another person's benefit. Like a guardianship, a trustee has decision-making authority over the trust property, but no court is involved in the trustee's action–the pers

21 years | 300 cases

25%
Probate 10%

Probate is the legal process used to carry out a person's will after their death; a probate attorney advises you on how to perform the steps in the process. In general, once you have identified and collected the dead person's belongings, including th

21 years | 100 cases

10%
Wills and Living Wills 10%

A written will lets you decide what happens to your money and property after you die, while a living will lets you decide whether or not you wish to be placed on a medical life support system if you become disabled or incapacitated. Wills attorneys a

21 years | 300 cases

10%
Medicaid and Medicare 5%

If you are experiencing issues receiving supplies allowed by Medicaid/Medicare, denied services or claims, or need assistance incorporating Medicaid/Medicare into your estate plan, an attorney specializing in this area can help organize your affairs.

21 years | 100 cases

5%
Tax 5%

Tax attorneys understand the interplay of different tax laws and regulations, and in planning strategies to minimize people's tax liabilities. Many tax laws are written by lawyers for lawyers, and as such are very difficult to understand.

21 years | 100 cases

5%
Corporate and Incorporation 2%

A corporation is a formal way to organize your business to gain rights and privileges, and to limit your personal liability. There may be tax and financial advantages to incorporation, but it can also increase your business licensing fees and decreas

21 years | 150 cases

2%
Limited Liability Company (LLC) 2%

Creating a limited liability company, or LLC, is one of several ways to structure a business. The other choices are general, limited, or limited liability partnerships. A shareholder in an LLC is not personally liable for any of the debts of the comp

21 years | 150 cases

2%
Power of Attorney 1%

A power of attorney is a document you sign to give someone else the right to make legal decisions for you. Unlike a guardianship, you determine the decision makers' authority by the language used in the power of attorney form.

21 years | 300 cases

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 5 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 200-500 per hour

Contingency

20%-33%

Pro bono

5 %

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 19 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2007

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Katz Law Firm, PLLC

77 Spruce Street, Suite 201, Cedarhurst, NY, 11516

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Adam Foster Katz's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

5 star (13)
4 star (0)
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Posted by Nicholas | January 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

An amazing law firm and a great lawyer!

Katz Law Firm is the best! Mr. Katz handled my case very well! He stood by me, kept me informed and got the job done! I wholeheartedly recommend!

Posted by Eli | December 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very knowledgeable, reasonably priced and honest

I've been a client with the Katz Law Firm for almost 6 years, on 3 unrelated matters, and all of the fees have been reasonable, with my consent and all services were timely, high quality and with no extra or hidden fees. I referred friends and family who also are happy with this firm. If anyone posts... anything negative about the quality service, client care or fees, they are making it up and are probably competition or someone who was trying to do something shadey and the firm didn't want to help them since they don't take on cases if a person is up to no good. I heard them once turn down a large case because of this and was impressed. Thank you Katz Law Firm, and I hope more people leave you the good reviews you deserve!

Posted by Jacob | May 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Extremely knowledgeable and professional

Adam is an exemplary attorney, someone who anticipated all my needs and had all the answers. I always felt comfortable talking to him. His kindness, sensitivity, and expertise made this process a pleasant experience. Highly recommended.

Adam Katz

Replied last December 13, 2021

Thank you Jacob. We appreciate your positive feedback!

Posted by Moshe | May 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

honest attorney with high level of expertise

I recently used the services of this law firm to create a basic estate plan in accordance with Jewish law. As an Orthodox Jew, I am aware that wills and medical directives need to conform both with American civil law and Jewish law. I like how this law firm makes estate planning more seamless for ...the client by using online questionnaires to collect the necessary information. The fees are also very reasonable. I appreciated that Mr. Katz didn't try to sell me any service that wasn't necessary for me. On Tuesday morning, May 25, 2021, I notified Mr. Katz that he overbilled me in error by $50. Mr. Katz verified the error and refunded the $50 overcharge via Zelle on the same day.

Posted by Catherine | May 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great boss and attorney

I have been working for Mr. Katz for several months and find him one of the kindest, most honest lawyers I have worked with in over 40 years in the business. He is not only a knowledgeable attorney but encourages me to stretch myself by allowing me to use skills I was never able to use in other pos...itions. He listens to what I have to say and acknowledges my experience and skills. I've watched him sit patiently with an upset client, helping them to focus on their needs while allowing them their grief or anger. He's an all-around good man.

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Adam Foster Katz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nathan Renov

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have conferred with Adam on a variety of legal matters related to trust & estate, tax, and business issues, and have always found him to be extremely knowledgeable and thorough. His ability to clearly and patiently distill complex issues makes him a tremendous resource for his clients and peers."

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Jacob Seff

Trusts lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Adam has been extremely helpful and a pleasure to collaborate with. His expertise in this area is superb and I am completely confident relying on his advice."

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Noah Klug

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Friend

"Adam is a very bright and experienced trusts and estates attorney. Any client is very fortunate to be working with him."

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters

2019

Recognizing Excellence in Wills and Trusts Law, Lawyers of Distinction

2018

Recognizing Excellence in Wills and Trusts Law, Lawyers of Distinction

2017

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2017

Accredited Estate Planner, National Association of Estate Planners & Councils

2017

10th Year Anniversary Proudly Serving the Community, Martindale-Hubbell®

2017

Rising Star, Thomson Reuters

2016

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2015

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Head of Trusts and Estates Department, Gofer Law

2012 - Present

Managing Attorney, Katz Law Firm, PLLC

2009 - 2011

Founding Member, Adam Katz, P.C.

2008 - 2009

Associate, MELTZER, LIPPE, GOLDSTEIN & BREITSTONE, LLP

2004 - 2006

Associate, Lazer, Aptheker, Rosella & Yedid, PC

2004 - 2004

Summer Associate, Jones Day

2003 - 2003

Summer Associate, Pennie & Edmonds LLP

2003 - 2003

Judicial Intern, The New York Supreme Court

2002 - 2002

Paralegal, Proskauer Rose

1995 - 1997

Portfolio Analyst, Assistant to Vice President, Merill Lynch

Associations

2017 - Present

EPCNC (Estate Planning Council, Inc. of Nassau County)

Member

2017 - Present

American Law Society

Member

2017 - Present

Better Business Bureau

Accredited Member

2017 - Present

Lawyers.com

Member

2016 - Present

The New York Metropolitan Elder Law Institute

Member

2016 - Present

Martindale-Nolo Legal Network

Member

2016 - Present

National Association of Estate Planners and Councils

Member

2015 - Present

NAELA (National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys)

Member

2015 - Present

Interactive Legal

Advisor

2012 - Present

Interactive Legal

Member

2010 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Trusts & Estates Committee

2007 - Present

New York State Bar Association - Trusts & Estates Law Section

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Probate Proceeding, Will of Abraham Sacks, a/k/a Abraham D. Sacks

Both sides reached an amicable settlement, the siblings are now on talking terms and several other estate matters were handled effectively to benefit both sides of the litigation.

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Education

2008

New York University School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

2005

Fordham University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Hofstra University

BS - Bachelor of Science

1997

Hofstra University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

It's Time to do a Living Way the Halachic Way

Health Care Proxies / Living Wills

2012

St. Johns University School of Law

Charitable Giving & Irrevocable Trusts

2011

Fordham University School of Law

Managing a Trusts & Estate Planning Law Firm

Publications

Languages

English

Hebrew

Activity

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