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Estate and Legacy Planning

Matthew Lenza, Esq. can advise you on the best approach to your estate planning. We thoroughly evaluate your estate and recommend the best plan of transferring your assets, minimizing taxes, establishing guardianship for minor children, supporting personal philanthropic causes and protecting your family. We can draft estate planning documents that provide peace of mind that your wishes will be meticulously following your passing.

Probate and Administration

Matthew Lenza, Esq. has over 12 years of probate experience and can apply his extensive knowledge about New York Surrogate’s Court to guide you through the complex process of probating a will and settling an estate. We assist executors and administrators in all steps of the process, including:

  • Creating a plan of action to probate the estate fairly and quickly.
  • Filing the will with the applicable Surrogate’s Court
  • Assisting family members with estates of persons who died without a will.
  • Closing and opening bank accounts
  • Valuating the estate
  • Managing and liquidating assets as appropriate
  • Paying taxes and other debts
  • Locating beneficiaries
  • Hiring professionals and experts when necessary

Estate Disputes

Disputes often occur between the beneficiaries of an estate. Matthew Lenza, Esq. can successfully represent your interests whether you are contesting or defending an estate document. A trained mediator and litigator, Matthew Lenza, Esq. specializes in negotiation between beneficiaries to preserve existing relationships, and is always ready to expeditiously and aggressively pursue your rights in court when necessary.

Real Estate

Whether dealing with first time home purchasers or seasoned investors, we work diligently to stay on top of our pending files to ensure smooth transactions.

Personal Injury

Our firm is proud to expand its services to include Personal Injury representation, offering clients trusted legal guidance during some of the most difficult and unexpected moments in their lives. Whether you or a family member have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, a slip and fall, or another incident caused by negligence, we are committed to helping you understand your rights and pursue the compensation you deserve.

Personal injury claims often involve complex insurance issues, medical documentation, and strict legal deadlines. Our role is to handle these challenges on your behalf—investigating the circumstances of your injury, coordinating with medical providers, and advocating with insurance companies—so that you can focus on your recovery.

At our firm, we take a personalized approach to every client we represent. From initial consultation through resolution, we prioritize clear communication, practical advice, and strategic advocacy. There is never a charge for an initial consultation.



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