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About Edward Michael Schaffer

Edward Michael Schaffer is a lawyer practicing elder law, trusts and estates, probate and 5 other areas of law. Edward received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 1967, and has been licensed for 52 years. Edward practices at Edward M. Schaffer in Carmel, NY.

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Estate Planning
Posted by Karen
October 10, 2025
Hired Attorney

We hired Ed as our father’s elder care lawyer. Years later he became our elder care lawyer. He was a wonderful compassionate lawyer. He never rushed us through meetings and answered all questions we had.

Wills and Probate
Posted by Patrick
October 21, 2024
Hired Attorney

Ed has been our family lawyer for decades. He has helped me personally to act as executor for my uncle and my mother, as well as writing up wills, living wills, and health care proxies for my wife and I. He also saw us through a nasty property line issue with a very difficult neighbor. He and his staff are very helpful, and easy to work with. I can't recommend them all highly enough.

 
Wills and Probate
Posted by Thomas
January 31, 2023
Hired Attorney

I had a complicated situation as executor of a will. It involved people in four different states and it was my first time doing it. Ed, Robin and Lenore were extremely helpful in not only taking care of all the legal documents but providing excellent advice and guidance.

Elder Law
Posted by anonymous
November 02, 2018
Hired Attorney

I could not recommend him more. My family has gone to him for guidance for close to fifteen years and we are confident in what he has done. He is patient and guides seniors (and us juniors) through the Medicaid and Estate planning processes with tact and respect.

Taxation
Posted by anonymous
August 16, 2010
Hired Attorney

An honest, sincere and very attentive lawyer. I would trust him with the most sensitive issues and always feel that I am getting the best advice available.

Elder Law
Posted by Jo Ann
July 06, 2024
Hired Attorney

He gave me a referral where he assured me the referral would help me with my legal issue. After leaving 5 voicemails lawyer blocked my number. Town of Carmel and its constituents who are suppose to add its inhabitants do oppose. Maybe reason why he blocked my number. Maybe that is why Atty Schaefer hurriedly referred me to Miller. All a system works against innocent. I truly wonder Schaefer’s motives. I would never trust this guy for anything.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Elder Law
  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Estate Planning
  • General Practice
  • Other 4
    • Probate
    • Medicaid Planning
    • Wills & Living Wills
    • Trusts

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Edward M. Schaffer

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1974, California
    1974, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
    1980, New York
    1984, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
    1989, U.S. Supreme Court
    Memberships
    Putnam County and New York State Bar Associations
    National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Golden Gate University
    Class of 1974
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Cornell University
    Class of 1967
    B.S.

    Hunter College
    Class of 1996
    Certificate of Gerontology
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1944
    Bronx, New York, April 17, 1944
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