Find the best Trusts lawyer in Buffalo, NY

Peter Fiorella
4.5 stars 11 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 1994
I provide sophisticated estate issue resolution to expedite or protect your inheritance distribution as I limit my practice to trust and estate law and assist many attorneys to better represent their clients by answering procedural and substantive...
Practice areas: Trusts, Estate Planning, Wills & Living Wills, Wrongful Death, Probate
David Alexander
Not yet reviewed
Avvo Rating: 9.5
Licensed since 1973
DAVID H. ALEXANDER is a partner with Gross, Shuman, Brizdle & Gilfillan, P. C., a law firm with offices in Buffalo, New York and a GTA office in Burlington, Ontario. Mr. Alexander is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania (Wharton School ...
Practice areas: Trusts, Estate Planning, Business, International Law, Securities Offerings
Darren Swetz
5.0 stars 4 reviews
Avvo Rating: 8.5
Licensed since 1997
For over 15 years I have been helping individuals and business navigate a range of legal issues to help them acheive financial success, financial stability or a financial fresh start. As a Partner at Tully Rinckey PLLC I represent New Yorkers wi...
Practice areas: Trusts, Real Estate, Estate Planning
Paul Hassett
Not yet reviewed
Avvo Rating: 8.7
Licensed since 1965
Practice areas: Trusts, Estate Planning, Probate, Business
Rocco Lucente
5.0 stars 2 reviews
Avvo Rating: 7.7
Licensed since 1986
Review: “I had another attorney for a while and then I had the opportunity to work with Rocco when my attorney wasn't available. Recently he handled a litigation matter for us and he always made me feel at ease even though he ...
Practice areas: Trusts, Real Estate, Corporate & Incorporation, Litigation, Entertainment
Jay Pletcher
1.0 star 1 review
Avvo Rating: 8.3
Licensed since 1996
Practice areas: Trusts, Wills & Living Wills, Education, Guardianship, Health Care
Robert Grimm
Not yet reviewed
Avvo Rating: 7.9
Licensed since 1975
Practice areas: Trusts, Estate Planning, Business, Real Estate
Donald Mawhinney
Not yet reviewed
Avvo Rating: 7.9
Licensed since 1952
Practice areas: Trusts, Estate Planning
Donald Holzman
Not yet reviewed
Avvo Rating: 7.5
Licensed since 1955
Practice areas: Trusts, Corporate & Incorporation, Estate Planning, Litigation, Tax
Jennifer Flannery
5.0 stars 1 review
Avvo Rating: 6.7
Licensed since 2007
Review: “I petitioned the court to placed my mother under guardianship due to various events that occurred that I was not made aware of. Jennifer was able to move the guardianship process through the court system at a very fast pa...
Practice areas: Trusts, Estate Planning, Probate, Guardianship

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Trusts

A trust is an arrangement whereby someone owns and manages money or property for another person's benefit. Like a guardianship, a trustee has decision-making authority over the trust property, but no court is involved in the trustee's action–the person who creates the trust defines the scope of the trustee's power. There are many different trust types, including probate trusts, income trusts, spendthrift trusts, and educational trusts. For example, a living trust allows you to manage your property while you are alive and to direct who will manage it if you become incapable of doing so. In essence, you choose your own “guardian” in advance and avoid having the court do it for you. A trust attorney reviews the many reasons for establishing a trust with you, and can ensure your trust will be legally valid.