Scott Gary Kaufman

Scott Gary Kaufman

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 31 years

Probate Lawyer at Melville, NY
Practice Areas: Probate, Guardianship

290 Broadhollow Rd, Suite 220E, Melville, NY

About Scott

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Probate 90%

Trust and Estate Litigation, establishing Kinship

32 years

90%
Guardianship 10%

Contested Guardianships, Accountings

32 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 31 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1994

Currently Registered

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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5.0 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Communication Style

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...cree and inheritance distribution. They kept us very well-informed throughout the entire process and were successful in getting us our full legal inheritance. Thanks, Scott & Kim!

Scott Kaufman

Replied last September 19, 2025

Thank you Mike for the review. It was our pleasure to assist you in this matter. We wish you the best going forward!

Posted by anonymous | August 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Positive Engagement

Scott and his office staff achieved an excellent result on a tedious 3 1/2 year engagement, which included a genealogy study and ultimately a kinship trial. Both the paternal and maternal relatives were very appreciative of the amount of time and effort that was necessary to conclude this matter. ... Although not a central point to the representation or the result achieved, the office could have been more forthright and frequent with their updates and case progress, particularly when asked directly about the status of the case.

Scott Kaufman

Replied last August 15, 2024

Thank you for this review. We are happy that you were pleased with the results. We also appreciate the feed back with regard to the frequency of updates. We will certainly focus and strive to ensure our clients are fully informed. Thank you again and wishing you the best of Luck!

Posted by Brian | April 09, 2024

Amazingly Helpful

Briefed me on what was happening and always got back to me with answers. Friendly face when I arrived in NY. Thanks

Scott Kaufman

Replied last April 10, 2024

Thank you Brian! It was our pleasure assisting you in this matter! Best regards,

Posted by Stephan | August 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent service!

Great communication from Scott and his office. The handling of our case was very professional with an eye towards minimizing our involvement. The office took care of 75% of the daily needs which was greatly appreciated while we were in Covid lockdown.

Scott Kaufman

Replied last August 19, 2022

Thank you Stephan! It was our pleasure to see your matter to a favorable conclusion. All the Best! - Scott Kaufman

Posted by Christopher | May 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Made life easier for a busy Physician

Scott Kaufman and his excellent Paralegal Kim made what was a daunting task painless. I am an Anesthesiologist practicing in Arizona . Suddenly I am Executor of an estate with assets in two states. Scott and his team took charge , made some of the arcane legal terms understandable and took care of th...e details. I would highly recommend his firm for your legal needs.

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Litigation lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

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 Association

Member

2010 - Present

Queens County Bar Association

Co-chair Committee on Surrogate' Court Practice

1998 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

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

Languages

English

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