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Laura Anne Sherris
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Biography
Laura has acted for her clients as the equivalent of an in-house counsel. As such she serves as a valued confidant and advisor; a true Counselor At Law.
As a business law advisor, Laura furnishes advice on all legal matters that arise in the course of business and negotiates and reviews all business agreements for a wide range of matters. She works directly with business owners and their internal management teams and outsources to experts in specialties when needed to provide a full in-house legal business advisory service.
Estate planning doesn't have to be an intimidating, overwhelming process. Upon completing their estates, my clients know that all of their family concerns are addressed and that their estates are properly structured to meet their goals.
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Licensed in New York for 29 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices Laura Sherris
6800 Jericho Turnpike, Ste 200W, Syosset, NY, 11791
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Posted by Mike | November 29, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
amazing attention to details
We had to do a Medicaid plan for my mother and we were concerned about her house and other assets. My mother can be difficult but Laura put her at ease right away and the whole family is relieved that everything is set up right. Laura took care to change the name on accounts but made sure that Mom st...
Laura Anne Sherris's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. She showed remarkable dedication and legal acumen on the matters we worked on, and she obtained precisely the insurance I needed for my estate for less than I expected to pay."
"I endorse this lawyer. Intelligent caring Lawyer of the first rate. Quite thorough and knowledgeable on all matters involving Estate Planning including complicated Elder Law and Life Insurance matters. Cannot recommend more highly"
"Laura is a great lawyer, a dedicated, intelligent, diligent and caring trusts and estates lawyer and counselor. I'd be happy if she were to handle my own trust and estate work. She is superb."
"Laura has been assisting me with disability, life and long term health care policies as well as estate planning. She has been extremely diligent and a pleasure to work with."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Consumer Advocate of the Year, The ASA Group
Work Experience
1996 - Present
Principal, Law Offices Laura Sherris
Associations
New York State Bar Association, Business Law Section, Trusts & Estates Law Section
New York State Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Complicated estate $20 million
Wills and multiple tax-efficient trusts set up. Buy-sell among adult children for business succession planning, funded with life insurance.
Medicaid Plan
House in MAPT and financial assets re-titled, protective documents executed.
Wife to provide for her wife
Multiple private Trusts set up to provide for each loved one with remainder to younger family members.
Education
1995
New York University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
University of Pennsylvania
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
NYS Society of CPAs: Taxation of Individuals Committee
Life Insurance for Estate Tax Planning; Divorce: Insurance Strategies
2015
Nassau County Woman’s Bar Association, Matrimonial Committee
Life Insurance Topics related to Matrimonial Cases
Publications
2015
TaxStringer, NYSSCPAs
THE CPA’S ANNUAL LIFE INSURANCE AUDIT
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers