Gary S. Basso

Gary S. Basso is an experienced New York attorney with a long-standing career focused on trusts and estate planning, probate litigation, guardianships, and personal injury matters. For more than five decades, he has represented clients in Surrogate’s Court and trial courts across New York State. He is known for handling complex estate disputes, kinship cases, will contests, and negligence claims at Velella & Basso. His background also includes defending major insurance companies, which now helps him advocate effectively for injured clients.

Gary earned his J.D. from St. Johns University Law School, Queens, New York. He continued his education at New York University School of Law, completing both an LL.M. in Taxation and an LL.M. General. This advanced education allows him to advise clients on intricate estate, trust, and financial matters with clarity and precision.

Gary has helped families throughout his career navigate probate, estate administration, and guardianship challenges during difficult times. He assists with estate planning, trust creation, and the resolution of will disputes and fiduciary accountings. His work includes representing beneficiaries, executors, administrators, and incapacitated individuals. His experience in personal injury law also helps clients secure fair compensation after accidents, leveraging his deep understanding of insurance company practices. He has tried numerous cases in New York, Bronx, and Westchester Counties, always focused on achieving practical and favorable results.

Gary S. Basso has also been appointed by the courts on numerous occasions to serve in trusted roles. These include guardian ad litem in probate and accounting matters, guardian of the person and property for incapacitated individuals, and court evaluator and court examiner in guardianship proceedings. His long record of service reflects the courts’ confidence in his judgment and professionalism.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Velella & Basso
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member, Bronx County Bar Association
• Member, The Florida Bar
• Member, American Bar Association

Licensed State

• Florida
• New York

Education

• New York University School of Law
  Master of Laws (LLM) of Taxation
• New York University School of Law
  Master of Laws (LLM) General
• St. Johns University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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