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Einbinder & Dunn, LLP is committed to providing high-quality, cost-effective solutions for all of its clients' legal problems. The partners and their experienced staff of associates take a hands-on approach to each matter. The attorneys are responsive and proactive, working only in each client's best interest to achieve superior results.

Probate Lawyers New York & Nationwide

Experienced Legal Counsel for all Estate Administration Matters

The best attorneys and the best law firms are those that can blend a sophisticated understanding of the law with a personal understanding of the clients they serve. Einbinder & Dunn brings both of these assets to bear on matters that involve probate and the administration of intestate estates.

With a unique perspective drawn from more than two decades of meeting the estate planning needs of New York families and business owners, the firm has proven itself adept at handling any and all probate and estate administration matters. In its practice, the firm provides guidance on the probate process and dependable representation for family members, executors, personal representatives and trustees alike.

The range of probate administration services offered by the firm includes:

  • Filing all required documents with the Surrogate Court
  • Locating, inventorying and valuing the estate assets
  • Notifying creditors and settling legitimate debts
  • Distributing the remaining assets in accordance with the decedent's wishes or New York's intestacy laws
  • Prepare deeds and other property transfer documents
  • Preparing income and estate tax returns
  • Closing the estate

Einbinder & Dunn has extensive experience with New York Surrogate Court litigation involving all types of probate disputes, including contested guardianships, will and trust disputes, and claims of trustee or executor misconduct. It should also be mentioned that members of the firm have served as court-appointed guardians and court evaluators for probate matters.

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For questions or additional information about Einbinder & Dunn's trusts, wills and estate services, please contact Einbinder & Dunn by clicking here to fill out a contact form or by calling 866-490-4909 or 212-391-9500 to speak with one of the firm's partners.

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Click here to listen to the interviewOn Monday, April 16th, 2012, Julie Lusthaus was interviewed in a 30 minute segment about Franchising on WVOX 1460 AM radio by Marsha Gordon, President & CEO of The Business Council of Westchester. Click here to listen to the interview.

Michael Einbinder was named a Legal Eagle by franchise-industry publication, Franchise Times. The magazine bases this designation on peer recommendations and contributions to the franchise industry, such as writing for legal publications and speaking at franchise events. Michael has received this recognition for the last seven years.

Julie Lusthaus was a featured presenter at the Westchester Franchise Expo: "Meet the Franchisors," an Educational and Interactive Expo for Prospective Business Owners on April 25, 2012. Click here to register for the event.

Michael Einbinder and Terrence Dunn co-authored "A Franchisee's Guide to Franchisor Bankruptcy" which was published in the fall 2011 edition of the Franchise Law Journal. Click here to view the article.

Michael Einbinder had participated in the African American Real Estate Professionals of New York, Inc. (AAREPNY) Breakfast Panel "Opportunities in Urban Retail" on February 16th 2012.

Michael Einbinder recently spoke at the New York Public Library’s Science, Industry and Business Library’s event “New Business Ownership Workshop” on January 17th 2012.

Julianne Lusthaus was a featured speaker for American Arbitration Association’s Best Practices in Franchise Arbitration webinar on December 13, 2011 at 1:30 – 2:30 pm EST.

Michael Einbinder recently presented a Continuing Legal Education program for Lawline.com through its online legal education service entitled “Franchising Under New York Law.”

Michael Einbinder was a presenter of a program entitled “Anatomy of a Franchise Lawsuit” at the American Bar Association's 34th Annual Forum on Franchising in October 19 - 21, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Julie Lusthaus spoke at the American Bar Association’s 34th Annual Forum on Franchising on the strategies and tactics every franchise lawyer should know on October 19 – 21, 2011 in Baltimore, MD.

Julie Lusthaus has been appointed to the American Bar Association’s Forum on Franchising 2011 Nominating Committee.

The ABA Forum on Franchising has just published a Franchise Litigation Handbook and Michael Einbinder is an author of a chapter on discovery in franchise litigation.


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