Top Rated Essex County, NJ Estate Planning Lawyers

Estate planning attorneys prepare wills, powers of attorney, advance healthcare directives, and trusts to ensure clients’ wishes are honored. They advise on tax-efficient transfers, guardianship for minors, asset protection, and succession planning. They draft documents, coordinate with financial advisors, and guide families through probate avoidance and legacy goals.

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Essex County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Real Estate, Landlord & Tenant

Bio: Earl P. White is a New Jersey real estate attorney representing buyers, sellers, and investors in residential and commercial transactions. His practice focuses on guiding clients through purchases, sales, and closings with a practical, detail-orie...

Rating: 8.1

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Essex County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Employment and Labor and more

Review: "I hired David to handle my criminal charges. Every time I talk to David I can tell he cares about my case and is doing his best to look after me. I highly recommend David. David is honest and a true professional when it comes to handling your case."

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Essex County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Real Estate, Bankruptcy & Debt and more

Review: "Piotr and his staff were amazing to work with. They answered all my questions within a timely matter and explained things to me in a way that I understood. At my closing, Piotr took the time to go through the documents to make sure I fully underst..."

Rating: 7.1

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Essex County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Business, Real Estate, Personal Injury and more

Review: "Thank you Mr. Talarico he is very knowledgeable and effective lawyer ! We have a great experience with Mr Talarico when we sold our house he was very approachable and he explained the entire process to us , and he make shore that we understand e..."

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Essex County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Trusts, Family, Estate Planning and more

Review: "Judith Bielan and her firm have represented me in my divorce proceedings and trial. They have surpassed every expectation and continue to do so. They are a reputable law firm, who have continually demonstrated their professionalism, thoroughness..."

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Essex County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Real Estate, Probate and more

Bio: I am the founder of The Himmel Law Firm in Elizabeth, New Jersey, where I represent individuals and families in estate planning, elder law, probate, and residential real estate. I received my Juris Doctorate from Brooklyn Law School, my Bachelor o...

Rating: 8.6

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Essex County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Real Estate, Residential Real Estate and more

Review: "I'm so grateful for Harry and team for their help with the purchase of my home in chatham. When I was referred to Harry by my trusted real estate agent, I already knew I was in good hand. Harry was super attentive, compassionate and understanding...."

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Essex County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Family, Personal Injury and more

Review: "I hired Mr.Matousek because I needed a divorce attorney. What I got was a PHENOMENAL attorney. He showed great patience, honesty, professionalism and exceptional knowledge. Which culminated a positive result. His overwhelming dedication and care d..."

Rating: 6.3

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Essex County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Consumer Protection and more

Review: "Mr. Raveson has been my lawyer since 2011 when we filed a suit to collect medical expenses and pain and suffering, after I fell and broke my wrist and had to have surgery. Mr. Raveson was methodical and thorough in proving that the defendants were..."

Rating: 9.3

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Essex County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Tax and more

Review: "He is the best lawyer I've ever seen, he's extremely professional and has a great work ethic and really got me out of a pickle, highly recommend!!"

Rating: 6.7

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Essex County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Banking, Commercial and more

Review: "Able, thorough, accessible, tech-savvy, punctual, charming, gets results, and reasonably priced (oops ! ) A lawyer's lawyer. We initially used Tom for a refi closing years ago, and just kept going back to him for other matters planned and unplanned."

Rating: 6.5

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Essex County Estate Planning Attorney

Estate Planning Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts

Bio: John O. McManus received his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and philosophy from Fordham University where he was awarded membership in phi sigma alpha for excellence in his major field of study and received his Juris Doctor from Fordh...

Rating: 7.9

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