Terry J. Griesmer

Terry J. Griesmer is a New York attorney focusing on estate planning, elder law, estate administration, trust administration, guardianships, Medicaid planning, real estate law, business planning, and commercial lending transactions. His work supports individuals, families, business owners, fiduciaries, and property clients facing planning, administration, and transaction needs. He helps clients structure plans, address estate concerns, review documents, and manage legal issues involving assets, care, ownership, and succession.

Terry earned a J.D., cum laude, from Albany Law School, where he was elected to the Justinian Society. He also earned a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Vermont. His education supports legal research, document drafting, planning analysis, and client counseling. He uses that background to guide clients through trusts, estates, elder law, business matters, lending transactions, real estate issues, and Medicaid planning.

Terry began his career with The Ayco Company, L.P., advising corporate executives and surviving family members of Fortune 500 employees on estate and financial planning. He later worked with financial institutions as an in-house planning professional for high-net-worth individuals and business clients. His experience includes trusts, estate planning, business succession, life insurance strategies, wealth management issues, and planning for clients across Eastern New York.

Terry J. Griesmer helps clients address estate, business, elder law, and real estate matters with planning-focused guidance. Since joining RLGC Law Group in 2014, he has used his legal and financial planning background to develop practical solutions. He belongs to the New York State Bar Association and the Albany County Bar Association. He also serves on boards connected to visiting nurse and community organizations.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, RLGC Law Group, PLLC
• Member, New York State Bar Association, Trusts & Estates, Elder Law, Business Law, and Real Estate sections

• Member, Albany County Bar Association

Licensed State

• New York

Education

• Albany Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Vermont
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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