Nicholas Spear Proukou

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Nicholas Spear Proukou

also known as Nick

5.0
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 11 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Rochester, NY
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Elder Law, Probate

700 Crossroads Bldg 2 State St, Rochester, NY

Virtual Consultation Available

About Nicholas

Biography

Spending 2013 to 2021 with one of the largest trusts and estates practices in upstate New York, Nicholas S. Proukou, Esq. has counseled clients with estates from the tens of thousands of dollars to ...

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Elder Law 25%

Assisting families plan for nursing home expenses either well in advance or at entry into the home, and preserving assets against these costs.

25%
Estate Planning 25%

Creating and drafting documents such as Wills, durable Powers of Attorney, Living Wills and Health Care Proxies, while integrating asset protection or estate tax planning strategies as necessary.

25%
Probate 25%

Helping families through the estate administration process after the death of a loved one.

25%
Trusts 25%

Creating and drafting trusts for asset protection, probate avoidance and estate tax planning.

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-250 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 11 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2014

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Woods Oviatt Gilman

700 Crossroads Bldg 2 State St, Rochester, NY, 14614

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Kroll Proukou, LLP

2425 Clover St Suite B, Rochester, NY, 14618-4517

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Nicholas Spear Proukou's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Don | January 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommend Nick for your legal needs!

Nick did an excellent job for us when we updated our will and formulated our estate planning. He is very knowledgeable, has excellent communication and "people skills". Nick is a great person to work with, and I highly recommend him for your legal needs.

Posted by Joe | June 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Serious Comfort

Our goal was to implement an estate plan that was concise, most beneficial to our family, and with a firm we could trust to follow through with our desires and needs. Nicholas Spear Proukou presented the options, explained law in our terms, and answered all our questions with command of knowledge..., respect for our needs, and his desire that we were comfortable with our choices. We are very pleased of the result.

Posted by Annette | June 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Review of Nicholas Proukou

I hired Nicholas Proukou to make a new will for myself. I was so satisfied with his knowledge and his suggestions that I referred him to my husband. My husband was very satisfied and also hired him to do his will. Nicholas took the time to review our family situation, children from a prior marriage a...nd our finances. He gave us many suggestions of how to protect our estate. When it came time for my mother to update her will, she also hired Nicholas. He was kind enough to meet us at my mother's home. She is elderly and it is not easy for her drive into downtown Rochester. He reviewed her prior will and had many suggestions for her situation. We were very pleased with his professionalism and knowledge. He was able to answer every question we had. He even pointed out important details that we would have simply skipped by. He is an asset to his law firm.

Posted by Thomas | June 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Needed expertise with care

Nick was able to guide me to help establish Estate and Medicaid planning for my parents in a time of crisis. The personal approach of both Nick and his staff was a great comfort. The detailed guidance we received allowed us to successfully manage through a complex situation and maximize results for... my parents. Attention to detail and good communication was present through the entire process.

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Estate planning lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Nicholas has worked with some of my social security, particularly SSI, clients in their difficult estate planning and trust needs. He has done a fantastic job pinpointing the issues and resolving their concerns. I would refer my clients to him again."

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2025

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2024

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2023

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2022

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2021

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2020

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2019

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2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

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2016

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Associate, Woods Oviatt Gilman, LLP

1900 - Present

Partner, Kroll Proukou, LLP

2011 - 2011

Legal Intern, Attorney General's Office, Rochester New York

Education

2013

University of Buffalo

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

University of Utah

M.A.

2007

Nazareth College

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2017

MVP Health Talks for Insured

Estate Planning and Asset Protection Planning

2017

Gates Public Library Education Seminar Series

Estate Planning and Asset Protection Planning

Publications

2017

Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Client Newsletter Crisis Planning for Nursing Home Costs

Languages

English

Activity

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