Ettinger Law Firm

Ettinger Law Firm is known across New York for elder law estate planning that brings peace of mind, safety, and security to families planning for disability, long-term care, and wealth transfer. Since 1991, the firm has served more than thirty-five thousand clients through a Lifetime Estate Planning Process designed to turn confusion into confidence. Its work focuses on trusts, estate plans, Medicaid asset protection, estate tax savings, probate avoidance, and efficient estate settlement after death for families across New York.

Ettinger Law Firm builds personalized legal solutions by studying each family’s assets, goals, health concerns, and legacy priorities before recommending a plan. Thorough preparation supports clear decision-making, from the no-cost consultation through written fee proposals and final plan completion. The firm is recognized for explaining complex trust strategies in plain English, helping families place trusted people in charge during incapacity, preserve assets for descendants, reduce unnecessary court involvement, and manage long-term care risks with thoughtful legal structure and reliable guidance.

Ettinger Law Firm offers deep experience in elder law estate planning, Medicaid planning, Medicaid applications, probate, trust administration, and estate tax planning. The firm’s attorneys combine disability planning and death planning to protect assets, reduce legal fees, address capital gains and estate tax concerns, and help estates move forward quickly and cost-effectively. With twelve New York locations, the firm serves clients seeking practical guidance on trusts, asset protection, probate avoidance, bloodline preservation, Medicaid eligibility, and post-death administration with steady care.

Ettinger Law Firm reflects leadership rooted in decades of focused practice and respected industry involvement. Founding attorney Michael Ettinger authored a 2026 plain English planning guide, helped found The American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, and served as past President of The American Association of Trust, Estate and Elder Law Attorneys. Supported by nine lawyers and seventeen paralegals and staff members, the firm is recognized for careful preparation, client education, and award-winning attention that supports strong legal outcomes for families.