Bonnie Peters-Lawston

Bonnie Peters-Lawston

4.4
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 33 years

Probate Lawyer at Hunt Station, NY
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Contracts & Agreements ... +4 more

1841 NY Avenue, Hunt Station, NY

About Bonnie

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Probate 75%

We handle probate and estate intestate administration, trusts, ancillary proceedings, removal of fiduciaries etc. A large percentage of clients live through out US and we represent them in NY estate matters

33 years

75%
Estate Planning 10%

Upon a review of your matter, our office will develop a plan to best protect your assets while living and upon your demise while maximising your estate. Wills, Trust, life estate deeds and more may be utilised.

33 years

10%
Real Estate 5%

Our office will assist you with your purchase or sale residential and commercial real property. We also help many families sell estate homes. Our office prepare contracts within 48 hours of receipt of all required information and complete the sale.

33 years

5%
Entertainment 3%

Our clients need to protect their privacy and our Office has developed unique plans to do just that. The needs of our clients are our priority. A full boutique of high quality services are provided.

3%
Limited Liability Company (LLC) 1%

All types on companies, llc and other entities are formed, organised and tailored to your needs.

1%
Mergers and Acquisitions 1%

All sales and purchases handled.

1%

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 7 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2018

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 32 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1994

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Connecticut for 33 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Bonnie Lawston

1841 NY Avenue, Hunt Station, NY, 11746

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Bonnie Peters-Lawston's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney

BE SKEPTICAL, beware!

I would be very skeptical of her. The only thing she seems concerned about is getting financial matters under way, she’ll ignore almost everything else. I had this lawyer for a long time and she had not once returned a phone call. I eventually gave up calling and started emailing her. She also ...expected my family to not ask important questions regarding a family members case. We ended up, doing a lot of work and submitting information to her. Leaing me wondering why my family paid for her services. Unfortunately you are stuck with her if once you hire her so make sure you ask as many questions before you hire her! 80% of the time, if she replied, it was through unexpected emails. Most of family’s emails hadn’t been acknowledged. Rather than resolving issues, She’ll cop an attitude with you and insist she is right because she has credentials. Oh yeah, She also expected us to send legal documents with Social security numbers on them and account information through regular unsecured mail. I wish I could have hired someone else or done this myself. My family and I ended up researching most of the things that I had in question myself ourselves. I can’t believe that she hasn’t got more negative reviews. When actually coresponding with her, My family found her very temperamental and rude. For someone dealing with the loss of a loved one she does a very poor job of being an overall professional. Its time for her to brush up on her skills or retire.

Bonnie Peters-Lawston

Replied last October 05, 2018

This person did not state their name for a reason. You always have the right to fire any attorney so you are never stuck with your attorney. Unfortunately, such false baseless accusations and is simply not true. Recently, one of my client's adversary was very upset since we won, they lost and vowed to "get back" at our office and my client, I suspect it is them making up false claims. If anyone wishes to retain our office, they will be very happy with our services. We pride ourselves in communicating with our clients, educating them on the process and what to expect. Free consultations are available. Thank you.

Posted by Gail | June 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Mixed marriage

About two years ago, we reached the point to make a decision. Both my fiance have been married before. We are expecting our first child, shopping for a house of our own, and making plans to get married. My Mom was smart enough to suggest we see a lawyer as part of our future plans. We were steered to... Bonnie Peters-Lawston by an old friend, and so glad we did. We didn't have any idea of all the legal ramifications to plan for. Bonnie took the time, educated us and helped put our affairs in order. Good for us, good for our new child. Thank you, Bonnie Peters-Lawston!

Posted by anonymous | August 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Probate attorney

Ms. Lawston and her staff were helpful and great right to the end. They did everything we needed, anticipated issues, resolved them and explained everything to us. My husband did and it was a complicated estate. Her bill was more then reasonable. It would recommend that you use this firm. Exce...llent experience. ....ANITA l.

Posted by Barbara | August 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Excellent attorney

Ms. Lawston was excellent in helping probate our fathers estate and selling the house. She waived the retainer and we paid her at the end. Without her legal expertise and helping us when we had no liquid funds we would not be were we are today. She called us and even gave us her cell number. Ex...cellent attorney and staff.

Posted by Robbie | June 25, 2015

PEACE OF MIND

When my wife was hospitalized last year, we both realized the great work Bonnie had already done for us under the guise of "be prepared, just in case." She was there at the hospital when we had questions and needed her advice. When my wife passed away a short time later, I realized that "just in case..." became here and now. With all that I had to deal with, I am so thankful for the work Bonnie had done. I have nothing but praise for her.

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Mona Conway

Litigation lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Bonnie for over 10 years. She is a heart-and-mind attorney, which is somewhat rare. She cares about her clients and has an abundance of experience in many different practice areas. She is personable, yet is also a force to be reckoned with."

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Anthony Colleluori

General practice lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Bonnie is a hard working and concerned attorney who cares deeply about her clients and their causes. Bonnie is well respected by the courts and the bar. She works very hard on her cases and is as prepared and ready on each as anyone I have ever met. She is an attribute to the bar and to the community. I strongly endorse her work."

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Associations

Connecticut Bar Association

Member

Education

1992

Touro College Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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