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AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys
Syracuse Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

Kirwan Law Firm, PC

4.7
42 Reviews

  • 250 S. Clinton Street, Suite 530, Syracuse, NY 13206

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • SYRACUSE BUSINESS LAWYER SERVING NEW YORK COMPANIES FOR MORE THAN 25 YEARS

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Litigation, Labor And Employment, and 7 more

Terry J. Kirwan Jr.
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Davies Law Firm

4.0
19 Reviews

  • 210 E Fayette St, Syracuse, NY 13202

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers3 awards

  • The Davies Law Firm, P.C. has provided comprehensive estate and tax planning for residents of New York State since 1993. We have helped thousands of people who are concerned about... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersGuardianship, Trusts, and 8 more

William Davies
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CDH Law PLLC

5.0
22 Reviews

  • 100 Madison Street Tower 1, Floor 12, Syracuse, NY 13202

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers1 award

  • SYRACUSE CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAW FIRMHELPING THE WRONGFULLY ACCUSED THROUGHOUT CENTRAL NEW YORKIf you are entangled in a legal problem for the first time, the anxiety can be... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCriminal Defense, Military Law, and 3 more

Brian Tedd
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Mackenzie Hughes LLP

4.6
124 Reviews

  • 440 South Warren Street, Suite 400, Syracuse, NY 13202

  • Law Firm with 27 lawyers2 awards

  • Since 1884, Mackenzie Hughes LLP has distinguished itself by providing its clients with high quality legal services. Mackenzie Hughes offers experience and diversified skills to... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersAppellate Practice, Trial Practice In All Federal, and 11 more

Anne B. Ruffer
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Hancock Estabrook, LLP

4.8
165 Reviews

  • 100 Madison Street, Syracuse, NY 13202

  • Law Firm with 59 lawyers2 awards

  • Hancock Estabrook, which was founded in 1889, has grown steadily. Today, we have more than 65 attorneys with the depth and ability to serve a wide array of client needs. Our... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersHealth Care, Banking Law, and 20 more

James Hughes
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The Lama Law Firm, LLP

4.4
27 Reviews

  • Serving Syracuse, NY

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Personal Injury, Real Estate, Employment, Family/Divorce, Criminal Defense, General Practice, Automobile Injury, Accidents, Motorcycle Injury, Insurance, Surrogate, Wills, Trusts,... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Practice, Civil Litigation, and 68 more

Luciano Lama
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Costello Cooney & Fearon, PLLC

4.5
82 Reviews

  • Serving Syracuse, NY and Onondaga County, New York

  • Law Firm with 40 lawyers2 awards

  • Serving As Legal Counsel to Corporations & Individuals Across Syracuse & Central New York For Over 120 Years.

  • Estate Planning LawyersAlternative Dispute Resolution, Commercial Transactions and Litigation, and 8 more

Wendy S. Lougnot
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Rodak Law Office, P.C.

3.8
6 Reviews

  • Serving Syracuse, NY

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Litigation attorney serving Central New York since 1985.

  • Estate Planning LawyersAnnulment, Assault, and 41 more

Joseph G. Rodak
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Kirwan Law Firm, PC

4.7
42 Reviews

  • Serving Syracuse, NY and Onondaga County, New York

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • SYRACUSE BUSINESS LAWYER SERVING NEW YORK COMPANIES FOR MORE THAN 25 YEARS

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Litigation, Labor And Employment, and 7 more

Terry J. Kirwan Jr.
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Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP

4.5
112 Reviews

  • Serving Syracuse, NY

  • Law Firm with 54 lawyers2 awards

  • Our Best. Every Day. Since 1898.

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Civil Practice before all State and Federal Courts and Administrative Agencies, Appellate Practice, and 37 more

Meiying Z. Austin
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Nottingham Law Office

  • 1 Lincoln Center, Suite 1250, Syracuse, NY 13202-1306

Tully Rinckey, PLLC

  • 507 Plum Street, Suite 103, Syracuse, NY 13204

Shulman Grundner Etoll & Danaher, P.C.

  • 250 South Clinton Street, Suite 502, Syracuse, NY 13202-1262

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Newman & Lickstein

  • 109 South Warren St., Ste. 1300, Syracuse, NY 13202

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Richard E. Gordon Law Offices

  • 1 Lincoln Ctr., Syracuse, NY 13202

Joseph E. Lamendola Attorney at Law

  • 217 Montgomery St., Ste. 201, Syracuse, NY 13202-1937

Callanen, Foley & Hobika, L.L.P.

  • 313 Montgomery St., Syracuse, NY 13202

Barclay Damon, LLP

  • 125 E. Jefferson St., Syracuse, NY 13202

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Rose & Jordan

  • One Park Pl., 300 S. State St., 4th Fl., Syracuse, NY 13202

J. David Damico

  • Onbank Bldg., Ste. 802, Syracuse, NY 13202-4302

Sprancmanis Law Office

  • 6315 Fly Rd., Syracuse, NY 13220

Brickwedde Law Firm

  • 211 W. Jefferson, St. Ste 26, Syracuse, NY 13202-2460

The Law Offices of Clifford Fordstadt - Attorney and Counselor at Law

  • 5788 Widewaters Pkwy., Syracuse, NY 13214-1847

Greene, Hershdorfer & Sharpe

  • 614 James Street, Suite 100, Syracuse, NY 13203

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Azria & Bruffett Law Firm PLLC

  • 211 W. Jefferson St., Ste. 22, Syracuse, NY 13202

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Failmezger and Liegel

  • 202 North Townsend Street, Syracuse, NY 13203-2339

D. J. & J. A. Cirando

  • 101 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY 13202

Wittenburg Law Firm, LLC

  • 120 East Washington Street, 920 University Building, Syracuse, NY 13202-4000

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Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC

  • 1 Lincoln Ctr., Syracuse, NY 13202-1355

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Falge & McLean, P.C.

  • 3300 Vickery Rd., Syracuse, NY 13212

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Estate planning attorneys help individuals prepare for the management and distribution of their assets after death or incapacitation. They create legal documents such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. Their work ensures a client’s wishes are honored, minimizes potential taxes, and simplifies the process for their loved ones.

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Is it necessary to have an attorney to do last will and testament?

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Answered by attorney Victor L. Waid (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Law Office of Victor Waid
A person can act on their own behalf and prepare their own will, but it is not advisable because, if not prepare correctly, then there intentions will not be carried out, because the will was defective. I recently probated a case that had just that problem; form will obtained from stationary store not prepared correctly. I am a believer, you get what you pay for in life; pay nothing get nothing. But it is your right to represent yourself.
A person can act on their own behalf and prepare their own will, but it is not advisable because, if not prepare correctly, then there intentions will not be carried out, because the will was defective. I recently probated a case that had just that problem; form will obtained from stationary store not prepared correctly. I am a believer, you get what you pay for in life; pay nothing get nothing. But it is your right to represent yourself.
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If the executor of my mothers will is my brother and he is incapacitated due to illness, how do we name a new executor? Would his POA takeover?

Damien Matthew Bosco
Answered by attorney Damien Matthew Bosco (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Damien Bosco, P.C.
If it is apparent that the named executor lacks capacity or may lack the capacity to perform the duties of the executor, and the testator (the person creating the Will) is still living an has the mental capacity to update a current Will or create a new Will, then it would seem the best way to proceed is for the testator to create a new Will naming another executor. Nowadays, because of software, drafting a new Will is the preferred way rather than using a codicil to modify an existing Will because sometimes codicils are lost. If the testator does not want to update the Will and the named executor lacks capacity, upon the death of the testator, the successor executor named in the Will could offer the Will for probate and inform the court that the named executor lacks the capacity to perform the duties as the executor. If the executor did have some capacity, the executor could renounce the appointment. If there is no successor executor named in the Will, then usually another heir would offer the Will to probate and explain that the executor does not have the capacity. The court may appoint a guardian ad litem to determine if the executor has the capacity although it is unclear the court would do so. It is less likely that a person who has the Power of Attorney for the executor would be named the Executor rather than another heir. So, because of all this uncertainty, it is better for the testator to revise or create a new Will. 
If it is apparent that the named executor lacks capacity or may lack the capacity to perform the duties of the executor, and the testator (the person creating the Will) is still living an has the mental capacity to update a current Will or create a new Will, then it would seem the best way to proceed is for the testator to create a new Will naming another executor. Nowadays, because of software, drafting a new Will is the preferred way rather than using a codicil to modify an existing Will because sometimes codicils are lost. If the testator does not want to update the Will and the named executor lacks capacity, upon the death of the testator, the successor executor named in the Will could offer the Will for probate and inform the court that the named executor lacks the capacity to perform the duties as the executor. If the executor did have some capacity, the executor could renounce the appointment. If there is no successor executor named in the Will, then usually another heir would offer the Will to probate and explain that the executor does not have the capacity. The court may appoint a guardian ad litem to determine if the executor has the capacity although it is unclear the court would do so. It is less likely that a person who has the Power of Attorney for the executor would be named the Executor rather than another heir. So, because of all this uncertainty, it is better for the testator to revise or create a new Will. 
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Can I just go in and remove my father's belongings

Terry Lynn Garrett
Answered by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett
Estate Planning lawyer at The Garrett Law Firm, PLLC
You do not write whether the Will has been submitted for probate and you have been appointed executor.  The court-appointed executor has authority over the deceased's belongings. 
You do not write whether the Will has been submitted for probate and you have been appointed executor.  The court-appointed executor has authority over the deceased's belongings. 
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