Practice areas
planning to reduce or eliminate estate taxes, multi-generational planning to keep assets in the bloodlines, special needs planning and probate avoidance, all of the foregoing primarily using trusts
41 years
Medicaid planning and applications, Medicaid preplanning using irrevocable trusts to protect and exempt assets, disability planning
31 years
Languages spoken
English
200 Westage Business Center
Fishkill, NY, 12524
75 Crystal Run Road
Middletown, NY, 10941
99 Main Street
Nyack, NY, 10960
6369 Mill Street
Rhinebeck, NY, 12572
340 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866
900 South Avenue
Staten Island, NY, 10314
150 Grand Street
White Plains, NY, 10601
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| NY | Currently registered | 1980 | 05/25/2021 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| University Scholar | McGill University | 1975 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| President | Ettinger Law Firm | 1991 - Present |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Bar Association | Attorney | 1980 - Present |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Ezine | Top Ten Reasons to Plan Your Estate | N/A |
| Ezine | Planning for the Disabled Child with a Supplemental Needs Trust | N/A |
| Ezine | Guide to Estate Planning and Elder Law | N/A |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| London School of Economics | LL.M - Master of Laws | 1978 |
| McGill University | LL.B - Bachelor of Laws | 1977 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield County Bar Association | Current Internet Marketing Practices for Law Firms | 2010 |
| AATEELA Summer 2010 Meeting, Boston, MA | SEO and CPC Internet Marketing for Law Firms | 2010 |
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Victor Medina, Estate planning Attorney on Jan 15, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mike Ettinger has helped thousands of clients over the years. He and I belong to the same by-invitation only national organization of estate planning attorneys, which is a testament to the high regard in which he is held among New York estate planning attorneys.
Clifton Goodwin, Elder law Attorney on Aug 2, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mike is the preeminent estate planning and elder law attorney in New York. With 8 offices all over New York, years of experience, and thousands of cases, he's the New York lawyer who can seamlessly combine estate planning with elder law and medicaid issues to make it easy for a family to create a comprehensive plan. Plus, he has the staff to followup on related issues, such as probate and trust administration. I have known Mike professionally for over 15 years. He is one of the few lawyers I would travel halfway across the country to hear speak. If we have clients who move to New York, or have property there, his office is the one we call. Without question, I give him my highest recommendation.
Ronald Greening, Estate planning Attorney on May 27, 2010
Relationship: Worked together on matter
During our long professional relationship, I have learned that there is almost no question that Michael cannot answer. I cannot think of, or more highly endorse, a better estate planning or elder law resource for upstate New Yorkers than Michael Ettinger.
Peter Lennington, Estate planning Attorney on Feb 26, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
To say that Michael Ettinger is a competent estate planning attorney is a woefully inadequate understatement -- and it misses the mark. He has literally changed the way scores of attorneys across the country advise their clients. Michael's creativity has led the way for many of us to move from the traditional "wealth transfer" model to a more comprehensive "beneficiary protection" model. Many of the trusts first created by Michael Ettinger are now a staple solution for our clients. If you are looking for creative and effective estate planning solutions, custom tailored for your family, I would unequivocally recommend and endorse the Ettinger Law Firm.
Joseph Karp, Elder law Attorney on Feb 17, 2010
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Mike Ettinger is a real go-getter, always looking out for the best interest of his clients. I have referred several clients of my own to him who needed a New York elder law/estate planning attorney, and have always gotten positive feedback. He knows what he's doing and he's trusthworthy. I endorse him.
Susan Graham, Elder law Attorney on Feb 5, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Mike Ettinger for 15 years. He is concerned about his clients and a leader in his field of estate planning and elder law. He generously shares his expertise with me and other attorneys. I endorse this lawyer's work.
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