Help With Your NYC Probate And Estate Planning, Guardianship, Elder Law & Estate Litigation Needs.
Our Areas of Practice
As a boutique Trusts & Estates and Elder Law Firm, we focus on Estate Planning, Probate, Trust and Estate Administration, Guardianship, Estate Litigation, and Elder Law. Learn more about how we can help you.
Estate Planning
Protect your Family’s Future And Ensure Your Hard-Earned Assets Are Distributed Exactly as You Intend. We prepare Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and Health Care Directives.
Probate
Navigate the NYC Probate Process with Ease. Our Experienced Attorneys Guide you Through Probate Efficiently and Secure Letters Testamentary Without Unnecessary Delays.
Estate Administration
Ensure Every Legal Detail is Handled Correctly. We Access Safe Deposit Boxes, Collect Assets, Navigate Debts, Prepare Accountings, and Help Distribute Assets.
Guardianship
Gain the Legal Authority Needed to Care For and Protect Vulnerable or Elderly Loved Ones. We Provide Compassionate Guidance Through Contested and Uncontested Guardianship Proceedings to Safeguard Your Family and Assets.
Estate Litigation
Fight for Your Rights When Inheritance Disputes Arise. We are Ready to Advocate for Your Rights in Will Contests, Trust Challenges, Fiduciary Removals, and Contested Accountings, ensuring your interests are aggressively protected in Surrogate’s Court.
Elder Law
Preserve your Savings While Planning for High-Quality Long-Term Care. We help you navigate Medicaid and Government Benefits to Protect Your Quality of Life and Financial Independence for Years to Come.
About RK Law PC
Our Attorneys
The NYC Probate And Estate Planning Attorneys at RK Law PC Provide Real, Practical, and Customized Solutions to your Estate Planning, Probate, Estate Administration, Guardianship, Elder Law, & Estate Litigation needs at Reasonable Cost.
With over 30 years of Combined Experience, we Develop Strategies to Preserve Your Assets, Protect your Family and Wealth, and Stand Ready to Fight for Your Inheritance.
How Our Estate Lawyers Can Help
Whether it’s Your First set of Wills, Probating a Will, Securing SCPA Article 17-a or MHL Article 81 Guardianship to Protect Your Elderly or Disabled Loved One, Contesting a Will, Compelling an Accounting, or Removing a Fiduciary, the NYC Probate And Estate Planning attorneys at RK Law PC are a Natural Choice for Individuals, Families, Business Owners, Professionals, Executives, Entrepreneurs, Beneficiaries, or Nominated Fiduciaries Seeking a Practical and Cost Effective Way to Accomplish Their Estate Goals.
Why Choose RK LAW PC –
NYC Probate And Estate Planning Attorneys?
Practical Problem Solving
We provide individual, honest, up-front, cost-effective, and practical solutions for our clients.
Trusted Experience
We have over 30 years of combined experience in Trusts, Estates, Surrogate’s Court and Elder Law.
Committed to Your Cause
We listen carefully and build relationships with our clients and work to educate them on their legal needs.
Creative Efficient Solutions
We recognize the need for high-quality work, delivered with the personal service.
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Testimonials
“Regina did a great job educating us on the estate planning process. She answered all of our questions (and more) and her documents were flawless. Her team assisted us in signing everything remotely and everything was completed without any issues. It really was an efficient and positive experience. I highly recommend Regina and her firm for your estate planning needs.”
“As a fellow attorney, I know what to look for in quality legal services. My family hired Regina for a complicated [NYC Article 81] guardianship proceeding that also involved trust and estate planning. Regina promptly responded to any inquiries throughout the entire process and clearly communicated with us regarding legal strategy and next steps. Additionally, Regina successfully settled our case and properly drafted all relevant agreements. She demonstrated a depth of knowledge and understanding for her area of practice and passion for her work. I recommend her and would use her services again if ever needed.”
– Melissa S.
“Regina and her team proved to be an excellent resource and partner in navigating me through the lengthy and challenging process of resolving a number of complex estate and property ownership issues after the sudden death of my Uncle. In addition to the complicated legal matters she was extremely helpful in connecting me to other needed resources to assist in the management and final disposition of the home and other property. This was extremely helpful as I was trying to manage this process from several states away. Her straight forward approach and practical advice was greatly appreciated.”
– John S.
“Regina has been my lawyer for over seven years and solved my varied needs brilliantly. Most recently she has written out my will, and did it expeditiously and meticulously, and listen[ed] patiently to the concerns of my children. She is a superb lawyer.”
– Edward S.
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