Brooklyn Estate Legacy Lawyers — (212) 413-4116 — 12th Floor, 300 Cadman Plz W, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Expert estate planning, probate, and trust law for Brooklyn families. Alan Vaitzman, Esq. provides clear, compassionate guidance for Kings County families. Licensed in New York State. Free consultations available.
Comprehensive plans that protect your assets and honor your wishes for generations. We help Brooklyn families create wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives tailored to New York law. Simple will $500-$1,500; comprehensive plan with trusts $2,500-$7,500.
Guiding families through the probate process with clarity and compassion. Brooklyn probate proceedings take place in Kings County Surrogate's Court. Straightforward probate typically takes 9-18 months; complex estates 2-4 years.
Legally sound documents that ensure your estate is distributed exactly as you intend. Revocable trusts, irrevocable trusts, special needs trusts, and testamentary trusts for Brooklyn families.
Strategic structures to shield your wealth from creditors and lawsuits. Protect Brooklyn real estate, business assets, and family wealth.
Protecting vulnerable loved ones through Article 81 and SCPA proceedings in Kings County.
Designating trusted agents to manage your affairs when you cannot. Durable power of attorney, healthcare proxy, and living wills under New York law.
Medicaid planning and long-term care strategies for Brooklyn seniors. Medicaid spend-down, nursing home planning, and asset preservation.
Estate planning through life's transitions — divorce, remarriage, blended families, and beyond.
Seamless property transfers, deed changes, and estate real estate sales for Brooklyn brownstone and condo owners.
Wrongful death claims and estate recovery actions for grieving families in Brooklyn and New York City.
High-net-worth divorce, asset tracing, and equitable distribution in Brooklyn and Kings County.
Alan Vaitzman, Esq. is a Brooklyn estate planning and probate attorney with a deep commitment to helping families navigate life's most important legal decisions. Based at 300 Cadman Plz W in Downtown Brooklyn, Alan serves clients across all five boroughs and surrounding counties.
With expertise spanning estate planning, Surrogate's Court proceedings, Medicaid planning, and trust administration, Alan brings both legal precision and genuine compassion to every client relationship.
Education: BA in Psychology from Brooklyn College (2016); JD from New York Law School (2021). Prior experience in civil litigation. Extensive Kings County Surrogate's Court experience: will contests, fiduciary litigation, kinship hearings, accounting proceedings.
Read Full BioWe explain complex legal concepts in language you can actually understand — no jargon, no confusion.
We practice exclusively in Brooklyn, giving us deep expertise in SCPA, Surrogate's Court, and NY estate law.
You'll always speak directly with Alan Vaitzman, Esq. — not a paralegal or assistant.
Clear fee structures with no hidden costs. You'll always know exactly what you're paying for.
Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island, Nassau County, Westchester County, Suffolk County. From our offices at 300 Cadman Plz W, we serve families across all five boroughs and surrounding counties.
Brooklyn neighborhoods: Park Slope, Brooklyn Heights, Williamsburg, Bay Ridge, Flatbush, Bensonhurst, Crown Heights, Bushwick, Sunset Park, DUMBO, Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Red Hook, Greenpoint, Bed-Stuy.
"Alan Vaitzman handled my mother's estate with exceptional care and professionalism. He explained every step in plain English and made a very difficult time much easier for our family."
— Margaret H., Park Slope, Manhattan
"I came in with a complicated trust situation and walked out with a clear, comprehensive plan. The team at Brooklyn Estate Legacy Lawyers is truly exceptional."
— David R., Park Slope, Brooklyn
"After my father passed without a will, I didn't know where to turn. Mr. Vaitzman guided us through probate seamlessly. I cannot recommend this firm highly enough."
— Sofia M., Bay Ridge, Brooklyn
Estate planning costs in Brooklyn vary by complexity. A simple will typically costs $500-$1,500, while a comprehensive estate plan with trusts ranges from $2,500-$10,000+. We offer transparent, flat-fee pricing with no hidden costs. Contact us for a free consultation.
Brooklyn probate is handled in Kings County Surrogate's Court, located at 2 Johnson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Our attorneys are experienced practitioners in Kings County Surrogate's Court and guide families through the entire probate process.
While not legally required, a Brooklyn estate attorney ensures your documents meet New York State requirements, minimizes tax exposure, and protects your family's interests. Brooklyn's diverse real estate landscape and multi-generational family structures often require specialized local expertise.
Probate in Brooklyn's Kings County Surrogate's Court typically takes 9-18 months for uncontested estates. Complex or contested estates can take 2-3 years. Our attorneys work to streamline the process and minimize delays.
We serve all Brooklyn neighborhoods including Park Slope, Brooklyn Heights, Williamsburg, Bay Ridge, Flatbush, Bensonhurst, Crown Heights, Bushwick, Sunset Park, DUMBO, Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Red Hook, Greenpoint, and Bed-Stuy.
Estate planning is the process of arranging for the management and distribution of your assets during your lifetime and after your death. Without an estate plan, New York's intestacy laws determine who inherits your assets.
You should start estate planning as soon as you have assets to protect or dependents to provide for. Major life events like marriage, home purchase, having children, or receiving an inheritance are ideal triggers.
Dying intestate in Brooklyn means state law decides who inherits your assets — and the results may surprise you. March 15, 2026.
Most New Yorkers are shocked to learn probate can take 9-18 months. Here's what drives the timeline and how to speed it up. March 8, 2026.
Transferring assets to qualify for Medicaid? Understand the 5-year lookback rule before you make any moves. February 28, 2026.
Park Slope's historic brownstones require specialized estate planning strategies for Brooklyn homeowners.
Learn how Brooklyn families use revocable trusts to avoid the time and expense of probate in Kings County Surrogate's Court.
Understanding the legal requirements for executing a valid power of attorney under New York State law.
New York's estate tax cliff makes strategic planning essential for Brooklyn families with estates above the exemption threshold.
Protect government benefits while providing supplemental support through special needs trusts in Brooklyn.
Strategies for Brooklyn property owners to minimize estate tax and ensure smooth transfer of real estate assets.
Understanding the grounds for contesting a will in Kings County Surrogate's Court and the legal process involved.
Phone: (212) 413-4116
Email: info@estatelawbrooklyn.com
Address: 12th Floor, 300 Cadman Plz W, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Hours: Mon-Fri: 9AM - 6PM