$ 400-450 per hour
Jacqueline A. Cara
also known as Jackie Cara
About Jacqueline
Biography
Estate Planning for Your Whole Life. Cara Law guides families through life's milestones. Lifetime planning for families seeking asset preservation and protection, estate and special needs planning, as well as plans for illness, long-term care, and planning for children.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 33 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Jacqueline Cara, Esq.
1225 Franklin Avenue, Suite 325, Garden City, NY, 11530
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Jacqueline A. Cara's Reviews
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Posted by Annabel Bazante | May 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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Jackie has comprehensive elder law experience
I frequently consult with Jackie because she has comprehensive experience as an elder law attorney, particularly in the area of guardianship law. She willingly shares her vast knowledge with clarity and patience.
Jacqueline A. Cara's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
Annabel Bazante
Estate planning lawyer
Jane Turchiano
Elder law lawyer
Michael Varble, Esq.
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2011
Pro Bono Attorney of the Month, Nassau County Bar Association
2009
Pro Bono Services to the Community, New York State Access to Justice Program, Hon. Fern Fischer
2006
Pro Bono Attorney of the Year, Nassau County Bar Association
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Managing Partner, Jacqueline Cara, PC
Associations
2008 - Present
Nassau County Bar Association, Elder Law SectionMember
2008 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2010 - 2015
Columbian Lawyers Association of Nassau CountyMember
2008 - 2010
National Association of Professional WomenMember
Education
1998
St John's University
BS - Bachelor of Science
1991
St John's University School of Law
J.D.
Speaking Engagements
2016
Estate Planning Events
Estate Planning
2015
Estate Planning Events
Estate Planning
2012
New York State Bar Association Annual Meeting
Role of the Guardian and Guardian ad Litem and Housing Proceedings
2011
Mental Health and Housing
Distinguishing the Guardian ad Litem from the Guardian
Publications
2012
New York State Bar Association Annual Meeting Landlord Tenant Committee
The Role of the Guardian in Housing Proceedings
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
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How to make someone a legal guardian ?
26 Feb 2025
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What can I do as poa for someone incarcerated?
19 Feb 2025
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What is the amount of time before a person dies for someone to be added to any bankaccounts to avoid the Will?
15 Feb 2025