Varvara M. Gokea
also known as Varvara Gokea
About Varvara
Biography
We help people protect their loved-ones and their assets before it's too late.
As a daughter, a wife, a mother, and a friend I know how emotional family dinamics could become when a loved-one becomes incapacitated or passes away. Each family is faced with a particular set of circumstances when confronted with life realities, thus, we help people protect their loved-ones and their inheritance by creating custom made estate plans, Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxys and Living Wills. We also represent clients in Elder Law Estate Planning and Probate.
Our clients get peace of mind knowing that no matter what life brings they and their loved-ones are protected with minimal interference from the courts and the tax-man.
For 25 years we help families communicate and collaborate so you can reach your lifetime goals.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
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Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 25 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 26 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
VM Gokea - The Inheritance Lawyer
50 Station Rd, Building 3, Suite 3, Water Mill, NY, 11976
VM Gokea Law Group, PLLC.
745 5th Avenue, 5th Floor, New York, NY, 10151
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Varvara M. Gokea's Reviews
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Varvara M. Gokea's Lawyer Endorsements
"Varvara is a smart and devoted attorney who will work hard to ensure that your family is taken care of in the best way possible. I would refer others to Varvara without hesitation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Varvara Mariana Gokea is knowledgeable and astute. She has a broad range of experience and knows her stuff. I would refer any and all individuals to her."
"As members of a national estate planning organization, we have had numerous opportunities to exchange ideas and collaborate on solving client's problems. She is a delight to work with and she always works tirelessly to help her clients achieve their goals."
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Experience
Honors
2024
Featured Attorney, Lawyers of Distinction
2023
Featured Attorney, Lawyers of Distinction
2022
Featured Attorney, Lawyers of Distinction
2022
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2021
Featured Attorney, Lawyers of Distinction
2020
Featured Attorney, Lawyers of Distinction
2019
Featured Attorney, Lawyers of Distinction
2018
Featured Attorney, Lawyers of Distinction
2015
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
Work Experience
2000 - Present
Managing Partner, VM Gokea Law Group PLLC
1997 - 1999
Contract Attorney, At&T Corp.
Associations
2022 - Present
WealthCounselMember
2019 - Present
ElderCounselMember
2012 - Present
NYSBA Elder Law and Special Needs SectionMember
2010 - Present
Trust and Estates Section NYSBAMember
2007 - Present
New York City Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2016 - 2018
American Academy of Estate Planning AttorneysMember
2014 - 2017
New York City Bar Association, Trusts, Estates and Surrogate's Courts CommitteeMember
2006 - 2011
Hellenic American Chamber Of Commerce
2003 - 2017
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Distributed funds to heirs
Obtained permanent residence
Education
1996
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
Masters in Electro-Mechanical Engineering
Speaking Engagements
2022
MORE THAN JUST YOUR MONEY: LEAVING A REAL LEGACY
2022
5 Mistakes of Giving an Inheritance
2021
12 Common Mistakes people make with their Estate plans
2021
5 Mistakes of giving an Inheritance
2019
5 Mistakes People Make When Giving or Receiving an Inheritance
2018
Wills, Trusts & Asset Protection
2018
Leaving A Legacy and Securing Your Loved Ones
2016
5 Mistakes Families Make in Estate Planning
2012
Grand-kids Born Abroad
2010
5 Mistakes When Giving or Receiving Inheritance
Publications
2024
2024
2023
2023
2012
Languages
Greek
Romanian
French
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
My dad traveled to Ghana pre-covid and now doesn't want to return. Does he need a POA for the US and Ghana ?
10 Jan 2021
My grandmother died three years old my aunt squahed the estate now my grandmother estate and home in foreclosure what can I do
10 Jan 2021
Estate attorney needed ASAP - please help?
11 Jan 2021