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Scott Gary Kaufman
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Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Probate
90%
32 years
Guardianship
10%
32 years
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Licensed in New York for 31 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Scott G. Kaufman P.C.
290 Broadhollow Rd, Suite 220E, Melville, NY, 11747
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Scott Gary Kaufman's Reviews
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Posted by Mike | September 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Successful result on intestate inheritance matter
Scott and his team at Heitner-Kaufman did a great job at on an inheritance matter related to a relative who died intestate. This was a lengthy process litigated at the Nassau County Surrogate's Court. Scott & Kim were very thorough on establishing our claim and following through to the final court de...
Scott Kaufman
Replied last September 19, 2025Thank you Mike for the review. It was our pleasure to assist you in this matter. We wish you the best going forward!
Posted by Jeannie | September 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent lawyer! Highly recommend!
He took our case on assignment. He worked very hard to get us a good return. He is very professional and kept us informed as to the developments of the case. He is a very good lawyer and we highly recommend him.
Posted by anonymous | February 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Scott dealt with my issue successfully and solved the problem. I would recommend Scott again.
Scott Kaufman
Replied last February 13, 2025Thank you so much for the positive feedback. We are glad that we were able to bring a successful outcome!
Posted by Susan | December 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Could Not Ask For Better Representation
Every Question was answered in record time..By Scott and Kim..With Such Patience & Clarity.
Scott Kaufman
Replied last December 30, 2024Thank you Susan! It was our pleasure being of service. Best wishes for the New Year!
Posted by Charles | August 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Expert Lawyer
After the death of my cousin, we hired Scott Kaufman to help us settle the estate. At the time we had no idea how specialized and intricate Surrogate’s Court proceedings could be. On my way into the courthouse to testify at the kinship trial, I distinctly remember thinking, "I wouldn't want to walk...
Scott Kaufman
Replied last August 15, 2024Thank you Charles. It was our pleasure to assist you and your family in this matter. Best of Luck!
Scott Gary Kaufman's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Scott is a worthy adversary and a pragmatic attorney. He knows when to play "hard ball"and when to negotiate in a client's best interest. We have been on opposite sides of several cases as well as on the same side in others. He is responsive, considerate, knowledgeable, ethical and always available. I would hire him if i had a trusts and estates litigation."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Charter Member, Lawyers of Distinction
Work Experience
1996 - 1997
Court Attorney/Member of Law Department, Surrogate's Court, Queens County
1993 - 1996
Assistant District Attorney, Queens County District Attorney
Associations
2017 - Present
Queens Women's Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Queens County Bar AssociationCo-chair Committee on Surrogate' Court Practice
1998 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
Education
1993
Cuny School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
City University of New York, Queens College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2021
Part 36 Training Program for Guardian, Court Evaluator and Counsel for the Alleged Incapacitated Program.
Guardianship pursuant to Article 81/Panelist
Publications
2011
Queens County Bar Bulletin
Examination of the Fiduciary In Queens County Surrogate's Court
Languages
English