Overall Rating
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3.9 /5.0
35 Client Reviews
$ 395-395 per hour
About Emilee
Biography
I am a native of the Rocky Mountains, having grown up in Evergreen, Colorado. Since settling in New York, I have developed a broad and sophisticated client base. I concentrate my practice in the areas of estate planning, trust and estate administration, and estate and gift taxation.
It is important to me to consider each of my client’s values and background as I help them decide which type of estate plan will best fit their needs. I use a practical approach to my practice.
Offering the assurance of complete confidentiality and responsive service, I try to put each client’s mind to rest on all matters relating to trusts and estates law, as we work together to create a comprehensive, strategic and highly-personalized plan that addresses their goals and wishes.
Knowing that it is not always easy to come to an attorney’s office, I am available for home, office, and hospital visits.
I can assist you with:
- Wills and Trusts: Whether you have a large estate or relatively few assets, someone will have to address the distribution of those assets in the future. That process is never simple, but without proper planning—which includes taxes, family issues, beneficiary designations, and more—it can turn into a complicated web of problems for your heirs.
- Powers of Attorney: This is what I refer to as the "golden estate planning document". Each person over the age of 18 should have a property drafted Power of Attorney in place.
- End-of-life decision making: I often assist my clients in navigating their end-of-life choices. When possible, many individuals want some sort of control over their final moments. I can help ease your mind and simplify your options for you.
- Probate and Estate Administration: I will carefully guide you through the probate process, and can help you with gift and other tax returns, the transfers and funding of testamentary dispositions, and any probate litigation you might face.
- Estate Litigation: I represent clients in will contests, sometimes in support of a propounded will and on other occasions to object to a will. I also participate in proceedings to: construe and reform wills, in contested accounting proceedings and in tax proceedings, to determine spousal rights, and to analyze the validity of prenuptial and antenuptial agreements, as well as fiduciary litigation to challenge the actions of an executor or trustee in managing the financial affairs of the estate or trust.
- Digital Assets: I help my clients decide how to manage and dispose of their digital assets. Examples may include: online photo storage, social media sites, business records, and other online or digitally stored content.
- Concierge Legal Services: I frequently assist clients who do not have family members or friends they can comfortably rely on to assist them. For those clients, additional legal assistance may be required, such as more focused legal services and life management assistance. In certain circumstances, I act as trustee and/or executor for my clients, as well as agent under a power of attorney or health care proxy.
If you would like assistance with your personal affairs, please call me directly at, or email me at
Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Probate, Medicaid
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
20%
Litigation
20%
Probate
20%
Trusts
20%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2024 2017
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 16 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 16 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Licensed in Colorado for 7 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2018
No misconduct found
Location
Bousquet Holstein PLLC
(315) 423-2854
Fax
110 West Fayette Street, One Lincoln Center, Suite 1000, Syracuse, NY, 13202-1188
bhlawpllc.com/attorneys/emilee-lawson-hatch/Bousquet Holstein PLLC
200 East Buffalo St., Third Floor, Ithaca, NY, 14850
bhlawpllc.com/attorneys/emilee-lawson-hatch/Emilee K. Lawson Hatch's Reviews
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Posted by Thomas | June 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Best estate planning attorney ever.
The loss of a loved one is one of the most challenging times in a person's life. When my sister passed I was so blessed to have had the law firm of Bousquet Holstein by my side. I live on the west coast and my sister lived in New York which I thought would make things very challenging. I found th...
Posted by Jim | June 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
High Quality Services combined with Terrific Personal Skills
Emilee has provided my family and me legal services on a couple of matters related to estate handling and estate planning. She has, in each instance, provided sound advice and a high quality work product. Emilee is very approachable and responsive. I have recommended her to several friends with es...
Posted by Carolyn | June 19, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Highest regards for attorney Emilee Lawson Hatch
If you are looking for an experienced attorney you can count on, will make the process clear snd understandable and deliver everything she and her team promise, look no further. I have referred Emilee to clients, observed her in action; she is a pleasure to work with, inspires confidence with her per...
Posted by Stephen | June 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Helping a great Guy , live the rest of his life “Safe and Secure”
I reached out to Emilee for help with one of my employees who was retiring. I was particularly concerned for William as he has limitations that make him vulnerable in our community. I paired him with Emilee and he became one of their concierge clients. Emilee took the place of his family in man...
Posted by anonymous | June 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Appreciative clients
While we originally hired this firm to help us with our wills, our lawyer has been increasingly helpful as we navigate health issues and end-of-life decisions. I feel as though I can contact her with any questions or circumstances and she will offer honest, insightful, compassionate and patience advi...
Emilee K. Lawson Hatch's Lawyer Endorsements
"Emilee is an excellent lawyer with a tremendous amount of experience in her field. She provides compassion and excellence to her clients."
"I had an opportunity to work with Emilee on several client matters. Emilee is a dedicated attorney and a wonderful, caring person. Anybody needing assistance with Elder Law and Estate Planning, would be well served to contact her."
"Emilee is an excellent advisor and practitioner with experience handling a variety of estate planning and elder law issues. Her expertise is only matched by her compassion for her clients. I would not hesitate to send clients, friends and family to her for assistance."
"Emilee is a great attorney and asset to the legal community. She has a depth of knowledge in all areas important to those reaching or at retirement. She handles estates and trust with confidence and the caring so often lacking in legal relationships. Her firm is supportive and well positioned to handle the legal issues encountered in Elder Law, Estate Planning and Administration."
"I have worked with Emilee on contested and uncontested matters and find her approach to be professional and polite. Emilee has a great demeanor with clients and adversaries, it would be a better profession if more lawyers were like her. Additionally, Emilee volunteers her time to support pro bono and civic causes and is an overall great asset to our community."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Certified Accredited Estate Planner, National Association of Estate Planners & Councils
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2014
Distinguished Pro Bono Service Award, Onondaga County Volunteer Lawyers Project
2014
40 Under Forty Award, Central New York Business Journal
2014
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2013
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Partner, Bousquet Holstein PLLC
Associations
2020 - Present
National Association of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2016 - Present
William Herbert Johnson Bar Association of CNYMember
2009 - Present
Estate Planning Council of CNYMember
2009 - Present
New York State Bar Association, Elder Law SectionMember
2009 - Present
Central New York Women's Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Onondaga County Bar AssociationMember
Education
2009
University of Miami School of Law
LL.M.
2008
Syracuse University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2020
Lifelong, Ithaca, NY
How to get your Will in order
2020
Lifelong, Ithaca, NY
Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts
2020
Cornell University
The Top Five: Wills, Durable Power of Attorney, Living Wills, Health Care Proxies, and Trusts
2019
Evangelical Church of God
Wills and Trusts
2019
End-of-Life Planning (3 part series) through Francis House
Values and End-of-Life Planning
2019
Cornell University
How to be an Executor and/or Trustee
2018
The Century Club
Take Control of your Time, Talent and Treasure
2018
New York State Bar Association
Estate Planning Overview
2018
Lifelong, Ithaca, NY
Is a Trust Right for You?
2018
Lifelong, Ithaca, NY
Estate Planning for People without Heirs
2018
End-of-Life Symposium hosted by Frances House
Value Based Decision Making for Healthcare and End of Life Planning
2018
Elder Law Fair, Syracuse, NY
End-of-Life Decision Making
2018
Cinemapolis, Ithaca, NY
"Extremis" Screening and Panel Discussion
2017
Tompkins County Office of Aging
End-of-Life Decision Making
2017
Soule Branch Library
Planning for Aging Panel
2017
Presentation - The Century Club
Demystifying Trusts
2017
Elder Law Fair, Syracuse, NY
End-of-Life Decision Making
2017
Elder Law Fair, Syracuse, NY
Basic Estate Planning
2017
DeWitt Seniors Presentation
Protecting Assets from Long Term Care Costs
2017
DeWitt Seniors Presentation
Take Care of Those You Love
2017
Brookdale Family Support Group
Elder Law and Medicaid Planning
2016
Seminar at Rock Center
Estate and Trust Planning
2016
Elder Law Fair, Syracuse, NY
End-of-Life Decision Making
2016
Elder Law Fair, Syracuse, NY
Basic Estate Planning
2016
Elder Abuse Conference
Legal Ethics in Elder Abuse Cases
2016
Dewitt Seniors Presentation
Get your Estate in Order
2015
Special Needs Seminar
Utilizing Supplemental Needs Trusts for Persons with Disabilities
2014
Seminar
Tax and Basic Estate Planning
2014
Elder Law Fair
LGBT Legal Concerns
Publications
2017
Bousquet Holstein PLLC
An Executor's Guide to Estate Administration
2014
Syracuse Law Review
Annual Survey of New York Law
2014
Estates & Trusts Practice Group Alert
Changes to New York Estate and Gift Taxes: Will They Affect You?
2013
Syracuse Law Review
Annual Survey of New York Law
2012
Syracuse Law Review
Annual Survey of New York Law
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers