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Elisha Wellerstein
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About Elisha
Biography
I am the founding principal of Wellerstein Law Group, P.C. With my years of experience as an accountant and business consultant, I am able to offer the most sound advice when it comes to your legal needs. My focus is on Estate Planning and Elder Law. My knowledge in law and tax matters come together to offer you and your family the best advice while you are planning for your future.
I also head the Firm's Seminar Division. I am available for seminar/presentations to educate you and your groups in the basics of ElderLaw and Estate Planning.\
An attorney who listens and cares - Your family's advocate and ally, providing legal counsel with compassion. Reach out for a free consultation to discuss protecting your rights and assets with empathy and wisdom. Home visits available.
Estate Planning protects your assets while you are alive & helps your family when you are gone. Our goal is to help you create the most efficient plan that address the needs of seniors as they age and their legacies after they pass. As a former Accountant, I have true knowledge on how to best plan.
Compassion and understanding of your needs as you age. Medicaid/LTC Planning. Free Home Visits! Whether you need a Power of Attorney, Trust or a Last Will and Testament, we are able to assist. We offer free consultation and have multiple offices and can travel to you.
Experience & Counsel to get you through the Probate or Administration process. Avoid Delay and Call Today!
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Elder Law
34%
13 years | 600 cases
Estate Planning
33%
13 years | 350 cases
Probate
33%
13 years | 200 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 13 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Location
Wellerstein Law Group, P.C.
380 Hempstead Ave, Suite 1, West Hempstead, NY, 11552
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Posted by M-H | May 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Medicaid & Medicare
Highly recommend
My family and I were living overseas before my husband was shockingly diagnosed with ALS/FTD . Moving back to the US to seek better medical attention, we became desperate for help. We didn’t know how the US healthcare system works and we didn’t know who to talk to. In a stroke of luck, we came across...
Posted by Nicole | August 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Fantastic Lawyer!!!
We hired Elisha to help us with some Estate planning and Elder law questions. Elisha gave us invaluable life changing information and insight that has helped us tremendously in getting my elderly mother the very best of care. He handled all of the paperwork for us and was always (and still is) only a...
Posted by anonymous | August 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Medicaid & Medicare
Excellent
We hired Elisha Wellerstein to get our mother into community Medicaid program in NYC. With his accuracy and expertise he guided us through the process until we accomplished our goal. He delivered what he promised and was there for us even after the process was completed. Highly recommend this attorn...
Posted by Catherine | August 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Elisha went ABOVE and beyond!!
I honestly don't have enough words to explain how Elisha helped not only me but my mom was his client...Elisha is VERY easy to speak to...he understands your needs.....he is knowledgeable...he is reliable...he is VERY professional...he is trustworthy...he is honest....he is VERY compassionate...and t...
Posted by Jonathan | August 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law
Excellent attorney and adviser
Elisha assisted us with various, complicated elder law items. He knew the answers to the toughest questions and got the job done in exactly the manner he advised at the beginning of the process. Very happy with the overall experience and would certainly use his services again.
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"I've worked with Elisha Wellerstein on several matters within the elder law area. Based on my experience working directly with Elisha, he is competent, knowledgeable, terrific with clients, and a friendly, down-to-earthy guy in whom clients and colleagues alike can place their trust."
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"Mr. Wellerstein has an aptitude for law. He is extremely knowledgable and diligent. He is reliable and has a very good reputation in the legal community. I highly recommend him."
"I have known Mr. Wellerstein for many years, and I have found him always to be highly dedicated to his clients. Mr. Wellerstin is also a top notch accountant and consultant. I believe his unique business and accounting acumen raise him far above the lawyers practicing in his filed."
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Experience
Honors
2022
Best Probate Lawyers in Brooklyn, Expertise
2019
Client's Choice, Avvo
2017
Client's Choice, Avvo
2014
Top Contributor - Estates Planning 2014, Avvo
2014
Top Contributor - Elder Law 2014, Avvo
2014
Top Contributor - Probate 2014, Avvo
2014
Top Contributor - Trusts 2014, Avvo
2012
Federal Income Tax, CALI
2012
Volunteer Recognition Award, Nassau County Bar Association
2010
Pre-Trial Litigation, CALI
2010
TORTS, CALI
2009
Contracts, CALI
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Attorney, Wellerstein Law Group, P.C.
2009 - 2013
Business Consultant, Wellerstein Consulting
2007 - 2009
Business Consultant, Worksmart, LLC
2005 - 2007
Accountant, Bruno Scheidt, Inc.
Associations
2012 - Present
Queens County Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
New York State Bar Association, Elder Law SectionMember
2011 - Present
New York State Bar Association, Trusts and Estates Law SectionMember
2010 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2009 - 2013
Nassau County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
DSS vs Brodt
Defendant was able to prove that at all times he was eligible for Medicaid and therefore did not have to pay anything to DSS.
Education
2012
Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
City University of New York, Brooklyn College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2025
Understanding the Legal Implications of Surveillance, Social Media & Spying
Understanding the Legal Implications of Surveillance, Social Media & Spying
2025
Requests for Admission: The Litigator's Underutilized Weapon
Requests for Admission: The Litigator's Underutilized Weapon
2025
Kinship Proceedings in New York Surrogate's Court
Kinship Proceedings in New York Surrogate's Court
2025
Everything Old is New Again: NY Courts' Recent Rulings on Privilege and Work Product
Privilege and Work Product
2025
Ethically Using Tech In Your Law Practice
Ethically Using Tech In Your Law Practice
2023
Annual ALS Foundation Meeting
Medicaid Planning
2021
ALS Foundation of Greater NY
Estate Planning and Medicaid
2016
Greenwood Village
Long Term Care - How will you pay for it?
2015
Town of Brookhaven Senior Centers
Long Term Care - How will you pay for it?
2015
Queens Community House
Long Term Care - How will you pay for it?
2015
Evelyn Frank Self Help - Austin St
How to pay for Long Term Care
2014
Queens Community House
Paying For Long Term Care
2014
Queens Community House
Medicaid Options
2014
Medicaid Planning
Planning for Medicaid
2014
Greenwood Village
Long Term Care - How will you pay for it?
2014
Forest Hills Senior Center
How to Qualify for Medicaid
2013
Senior Help Partners
Qualifying for Medicaid
Publications
2014
Wellerstein Law Blog
Why You Need a Power of Attorney
2014
Legal Advertiser
The Importance of Medicaid Planning
2013
Legal Advertiser
The Importance of Estate Planning
2013
Legal Advertiser
Why You Need a Power of Attorney
Languages
English
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