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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Posted by Malcolm | July 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

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 Noreen | March 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Medicaid & Medicare

Review for Michelle Olevano

We have been working with Michelle Olevano for two years, regarding my mother-in-law’s Medicaid application and re-certifications. The Medicaid application process is a daunting one, and it would have been overwhelming to navigate on our own. Michelle has always provided us with the highest le...vel of service and advice. She is extremely knowledgeable, efficient, and considerate, and is always willing to assist us with any request or problem that arises. She was even compassionate enough to visit my mother-in-law personally at her nursing home. We truly value our relationship with Michelle and her firm, and all the help she has provided for us.

Posted by Jessica | February 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Estate Planning

Michelle worked with us to put together paperwork for estate planning. We were pregnant with our son, and it was important to us to put down our wishes, just in case. We are a young couple, but there are so many times we said, "we really should..." Michelle helped us follow through with a task that w...e most likely would just keep putting off. At this point in our lives we hope nothing will happen, but now we have something in place and it will be easier to make adjustments. Michelle was excellent at keeping things moving and finalizing the task. Her availability was flexible, and she took time to explain what each step was going to be, as well as explaining the lingo. I can see us using Michelle as a resource in the future!

Posted by Donald | February 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Great experience!

Working with Michelle Olevano was a GREAT EXPERIENCE! My family and I have worked with Michelle for over a year and a half now, and couldn't be happier with her! We had my parents Wills, Health Care Proxies, Power of Attorney and Medicaid Application completed with Michelle. Believe me, Medicaid is ...no cake walk! I could not have done it without her! Communication is a Great Gift, Michelle has that gift! She was always there when we needed her. Now that my parents legal concerns are completed, my wife and I will soon be scheduling a appointment with Michelle!

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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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