Michelle L.K. Olevano

Michelle L.K. Olevano

also known as Michelle L. Kenien

5.0
Rating: 6.5

Licensed for 13 years

Elder law Lawyer at Syracuse, NY
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning, Power Of Attorney ... +3 more

6702 Buckley Road, Suite 100, Syracuse, NY

About Michelle

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Elder Law 50%

Whether you have a family member battling the high cost of nursing home care, have questions involving Medicare versus Medicaid, or are concerned about structuring your assets, I can provide you with answers and a strategy tailored to your needs.

50%
Estate Planning 30%

Each individuals estate planning needs are specific. It is my job to understand your needs, and to guide you in establishing a plan that brings you ease in consideration of your future.

30%
Trusts 5%

Trusts are an excellent vehicle in achieving more than one goal. A trust addresses the distribution of your assets to your heirs in the future, can make the distribution process easier, and can also benefit your planning for the long-term.

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 13 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2012

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Safe Harbor Wills and Trusts

6702 Buckley Road, Suite 100, Syracuse, NY, 13212

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Michelle L.K. Olevano's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kathy | March 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Ms.

I have had the pleasure of meeting Michelle since my mother needed to set up a plan to protect her assets should she need to leave her home and reside in a nursing home about seven years ago. Michelle was very compassionate, patient, and understanding. Even after my mother passed away, Michelle wa...s available to give me assistance in sorting matters out. I recently had my estate plan drawn up by Michelle and she gave me the same compassion, patience, and understanding helping me comprehend the process. She is an excellent lawyer I would definitely recommend to anyone needing to set up their estate plan.

Posted by Malcolm | July 3, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

My new favorite lawyer!

Michelle did such an excellent job on my estate planning services I wish I had found her sooner. She took the time to explain everything and several options that are available to help me. My previous attorney didn't give me a tenth of the information I got from Michelle. She's a great listener and co...uld just as well be a social worker. My highest possible recommendation.

Posted by Giulia OBrien | November 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Estate planning

Michelle Olevano was extremely knowledgeable, patience and through. Michele gave us peace of mind and ensured we understood the process . We highly recommend her legal expertise . We grateful for her time and the overall exceptional experience. Thank you !

Posted by Vicki and Larry | September 7, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Elder Estate Attorney was needed

We loved working on our whole estate planning with Michele. She has a good sense of humor and was calming in an area that is sometimes hard to understand and deal with. We are very happy with her service and ability to explain the different documents and choices that we were told all people should do... when thinking about retirement - since we had never put anything in place. She always gets back to us if we place a call. She is just a really nice person and made this process so much easier than we thought it would be. Don't put it off - go see Michele!

Posted by Marge | June 8, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Experience

My husband I are seniors and wanted to set up a trust plus will and health proxy. Michelle was great explaining to us what was entailed and made sure we understood. That was very much appreciated. We asked her a ton of questions in our meetings. We enjoyed working with her and would highly recommend ...her.

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Experience

Rating:  6.5 (Good)

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Associate Attorney, McMahon Law Firm

2013 - Present

Appointed Referee, Supreme Court Onondaga County

Education

2011

University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

State University of New York, Binghamton

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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