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David A. Kubikian

also known as David Kubikian, Esq., J.D. LL.M.
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David A. Kubikian
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About David

I pride myself on providing a superior client experience.  A teacher at heart, I take the time to make sure that clients both are educated about their options while providing a no pressure atmosphere that allows clients the space and time to make important decisions.   I obtained a Bachelor's degree from Hofstra University in 2002 while Majoring in Finance.  In 2005, I obtained a J.D. from Brooklyn Law School with a concentration in Trusts and Estates and Tax law.  In 2010, I received a Masters of Law (LL.M.) in Taxation from New York Law School.

Prior to relocating to Upstate New York, I worked and lived in Manhattan spending six years at the New York office of Stroock & Stroock & Lavan, LLP.

 

My areas of expertise include Trusts and Estates Law, Elder Law, Real Estate Law and Matrimonial Law.

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Practice areas

ProbateEstate planningElder law
  1. Elder law: 35%

    16 years

  2. Estate planning: 35%

    16 years

  3. Probate: 30%

    Estate Administration and Litigation

    16 years

Languages spoken

Armenian, English

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Contact

Herzog Law Firm P.C.

7 Southwoods Blvd.
Albany, NY, 12211

Website
http://www.herzoglaw.com 

    Herzog Law Firm, PC

    47 West Harrison Street
    Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866

    Herzog Law Firm, PC

    1151 Flatbush Road
    Kingston, NY, 12401

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    NYCurrently registered 200602/28/2021
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers52
    Legal guides3
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate granted
    Rising StarSuper Lawyers Magazine2016
    Work Experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    PartnerHerzog Law Firm2015 - Present
    OwnerThe Kubikian Law Firm, PLLC2014 - 2016
    AssociateJean M. Mahserjian, Esq., PC2012 - 2014
    AssociateStroock & Stroock & Lavan2006 - 2011
    Associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    Ulster County Bar AssociationMember2016 - Present
    BNI - Clifton Park/MaltaMember2013 - Present
    Saratoga County Bar AssociationMember2012 - Present
    Albany County Bar AssociationMember2012 - Present
    Armenian Bar AssociationMember2011 - Present
    New York State Bar AssociationMember2006 - Present
    Publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    The Herzog HeraldTV Lessons in Estate Planning: Family Guy2016
    The Herzog HeraldTV Lessons in Estate Planning - Family Ties2016
    The Herzog HeraldTV Lessons in Estate Planning: Beverly Hills 902102016
    Law NotesSaratoga County Bar Association Law Notes2016
    The Herzog HeraldTV Lessons in Estate Planning: The Golden Girls2015
    The Herzog HeraldTV Lessons in Estate Planning: Gilligan's Island2015
    The Herzog HeraldTV Lessons in Estate Planning: The Wonder Years2015
    The Herzog HeraldTV Lessons in Estate Planning: Diff'rent Strokes2015
    The Herzog HeraldTV Lessons in Estate Planning: Full House2015
    The Herzog HeraldTV Lessons in Estate Planning: Growing Pains2015
    The Herzog HeraldTV Lessons in Estate Planning: All in the Family2015
    The Herzog HeraldEstate Planning & Sibling Rivalry2015
    Education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    New York Law SchoolLL.M - Master of Laws2010
    Brooklyn Law SchoolJD - Juris Doctor2005
    Hofstra UniversityB.B.A2002
    Speaking Engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Wills vs. Trusts - Lunch and learnWills vs Trusts2019
    New York State Bar Association, Elder Law SectionNew York State Estate Tax Revisited2019
    Lunch & LearnEstate Planning in Prime Time2018
    January 2018 Saratoga SeminarEstate Planning in Prime Time2018
    February 2018 SeminarEstate Planning in Prime Time2018
    February 2018 SeminarWills vs Trusts2018
    Alzheimer's Caregivers Town HallEstate Planning for People with Alzheimers2018
    Aging in Place - KingstonAging in Place2018
    Clifton Park October 2017 SeminarAging in Place2017
    Albany Senior Law DayEstate Planning in Prime Time2017
    Albany Law School Senior Law DayMedicaid Crisis Planning2017
    New York State Bar AssociationProbate and the Administration Process2016
    Kingston (January) - Estate & Medicaid Planning SeminarEstate & Medicaid Planning Seminar2016
    Shenendehowa Continuing EducationAfter the Storm - Estate Administration (Fall)2015
    Shenendehowa Continuing EducationMedicaid Seminar (Fall)2015
    Shenendehowa Continuing EducationMedicaid Seminar (Spring)2015
    Shenendehowa Continuing EducationAfter the Storm - Estate Administration (Spring)2015
    Shenendehowa Continuing EducationIt's Not You Its No Fault - Divorce (Spring)2015
    Saratoga Springs Continuing EducationMedicaid Seminar (Fall)2015
    Saratoga Springs Continuing EducationIts Not You its No Fault - Divorce (Spring)2015
    Saratoga Springs Continuing EducationMedicaid Planning (spring)2015
    Saratoga Springs Continuing EducationAfter the Storm - Estate Administration (Spring)2015
    Saratoga Over 50 Bommer ExpoEstate Planning for Baby Boomers2015
    Kingston (October) Estate & Medicaid Planning SeminarEstate & Medicaid Planning Seminar2015
    Kingston (November) Estate & Medicaid Planning SeminarEstate & Medicaid Planning Seminar2015
    JFS Circle of CaringEstate Planning in Prime Time2015
    Albany Law School Senior Law DayEstate Planning in Prime Time2015
    Albany (October) - Estate & Medicaid Planning SeminarEstate & Medicaid Planning Seminar2015
    Albany (December) - Estate & Medicaid Planning SeminarEstate & Medicaid Planning Seminar2015
    2015 Mitchell Rabbino National Healthcare Decisions Day2015 Mitchell Rabbino National Healthcare Decisions Day2015
    Shenendehowa Continuing EducationIts Not Your Its No Fault - Divorce (Fall)2014
    Shenendehowa Continuing EducationAfter the Storm - Estate Administration (Fall)2014
    Saratoga Springs Continuing EducationIts Not you its No Fault - Divorce (Fall)2014
    Saratoga Springs Continuing EducationAfter the Storm - Estate Administration (Fall)2014
    Medicaid SeminarMedicaid Seminar2014
    2014 Mitchell Rabbino National Healthcare Decisions Day2014 Mitchell Rabbino National Healthcare Decisions Day2014
    Saratoga Springs Continuing EducationAfter the Storm - Estate Administration (Fall)2013
    Saratoga Springs Continuing EducationTaking Care of Your Most Valuable Assets: Your Children2013
    Saratoga Springs Continuing EducationA Guide to Estate Administration and Litigation2013
    2013 Mitchell Rabbino National Healthcare Decisions Day2013 Mitchell Rabbino National Healthcare Decisions Day2013
    Legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    In the Matter of the Appeal of G. Everett HoytPending
    Janice Wright, Petitioner v. Commissioner of the New York State Department of HealthPending

    Reviews

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    A wonderful experience

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    My wife and I used Dave to draw up our Health Care Proxy/Living Will and Power of Attorney. He gave us more than enough time, made us feel welcome, and answered all of our many questions thoroughly and with patience. We left his office with a full understanding of the transaction. I cannot say enough good things about him. We will definitely continue to use Dave.
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    How a attornehy did a great job on the information

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    I am a 78 yr mail widow The way he explained every think about the trust was great. I came away with great feeling. t
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    Mrs.

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    David was amazing...answered all my questions and had great ideas for my situation. I would highly recommend David Kubikian. When I left David's office I felt confident that my Estate Planning was in good hands!!
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    Made estate planning easy!

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    David was very patient and made planning our estate easy to understand - could be called estate planning for dummies! I feel Dave led us through the process with thoroughness and asked all the right questions and made helpful suggestions.
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    Estate Planning

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    David was professional each time we met. The documents drawn up for my estate planning went well, and he took the time to explain everything and answered the questions I had. David also was prompt when answering emails, and getting an appointment to meet was easy and timely.
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    Top Notch Attorney

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    My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Dave Kubikian and he was amazing! Very down to earth and easy to talk to and we actually felt like he listened to our needs and helped us to put together an estate plan that covers those needs exactly the way we want it to. Dave was very accommodating to our busy schedules which is a rare find. We could not be happier with service we received and we highly recommend Dave to anyone that we come in contact with.
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    David Kubikian, Estate Planning Attorney

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    We have hired David Kubikian to arrange a family trust for us. We hired David for several reasons. He has an undergraduate background in finance, he has a law degree and, as he would tell you, he's a teacher at heart. David is very patient with clients who are not familiar with estate planning. He listened carefully to our wishes and carefully made us aware of the best legal choices to achieve our goals. It seems to us that David will do whatever it takes to make sure his clients are fully informed before making their estate planning decisions. We are very happy with his work.
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    Excellent, professional attorney

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    David Kubikian met with my parents and I several times to discuss estate planning. David was very precise, clear and patient with us as we asked questions. Estate planing, wills, etc can be overwhelming or frightening topics to think about and many people procrastinate in these matters. However, David explained everything to us and we know we are in good hands. We ended up with the documents that we needed and his firm is a great group for resources and information.
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    Will/Trust/POA

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    We were referred to David to do a will/trust/POA from someone with whom my father does business. My father had been reluctant, but decided to meet with David. David is very knowledgeable and extremely patient. My father can be difficult but David took his time and answered all of my father's questions. Some of the questions were asked several times. He made sure my father understood every aspect. David was always professional and courteous. In the end my father and I were very satisfied.
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    Separation and Planning services

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    Dave has been a great asset for a separation and Trust/Will/PoA services. He has always been attentive and took the time to explain the processes in ways that I could understand. The manner in which he conducted himself would be professional but would also make you feel comfortable given the topics of discussion were sometimes difficult in nature. I will continue to utilize Dave as a resource in the future.
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    Attorney endorsements

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    Debra Verni, Estate planning Attorney on Mar 7, 2018
    Relationship: Co-worker

    I endorse David Kubikian, he is as an excellent Estate Planning/Elder Law Attorney. He is compassionate when dealing with client issues and makes sure the clients needs are taken care of.

    Jane-Marie Schaeffer, Elder law Attorney on Mar 6, 2018
    Relationship: Co-worker

    David is a caring and compassionate lawyer who spends time with his clients to make sure they understand the plan he has crafted for them.

    Daniel Glaser

    David Kubikian is my go-to attorney for all matters, regardless if simple or complex, related to Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medicare and Medicaid. His knowledge on the subject matter is exceptional but more importantly, I refer him because treats clients with the utmost respect and compassion. He’s dedicated to helping clients and making a positive difference in their lives.

    Tammy Arquette, Estate planning Attorney on Feb 9, 2018
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I have known David Kubikian for several years, and I have worked with him on several cases. David is a highly respected elder law attorney. He delivers outstanding service to his clients, and he has substantial expertise and knowledge in the all aspects of elder law. I can and do highly recommend David for elder law, estate planning and special needs planning matters in and around the capital district.

    John Fazzio, Estate planning Attorney on Jan 12, 2013
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    I would give David my highest recommendation. David is an excellent attorney with white-shoe law firm credentials, but he is a common-sense nuts-and-bolts guy who looks out for his clients. He is the kind of guy you could have a beer with. David does not "over-lawyer" -- he will listen to his client's concerns and use the law to achieve their desired goals. David has a wide birth of experience, but if you have an estate planning issue or a real estate deal you need help with, you could not do better than to get David Kubikian on your team.

    Cost

    RATES
    • Hourly Rates$250-$350/hour
    • Free Consultation Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs
      60 minutes
    OTHER BILLING TYPES
    • Retainer Some attorneys require an upfront payment to secure their services before they begin their work.
      Always
    PAYMENT METHODS

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