Atty. Albert B. Kukol

Atty. Albert B. Kukol

Professional Background And Activities • Broome County Bar Association • New York State Bar Association (Section on Trusts and Estates, Member and Lecturer- Executive Committee, Section on Elder Law, Member and Lecturer) • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ™ Certification • Academy of Special Needs Planners • Financial Planning Association of the Southern Tier of New York, Inc. (Member and Director) ————————————————————————— • 'The New Tax Rules,' Speaker at the Broome County Bar Association Elder Law 2018 CLE, March 29th, 2018 • 'Securing the Future: What you should know before your special needs c

Vestal Vestal 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About Albert B. Kukol at a glance

Albert B. Kukol is a Partner based in Vestal, New York, practicing at Levene Gouldin & Thompson, LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on trusts, poa, and elder law. Admitted to practice in New York (1991) and Pennsylvania (2010). Educated at Albany Law School of Union University (J.D., 1990) and College of William & Mary (A.B. Anthropology, 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Broome County and New York State (Member, Trusts and Estates Section Elder Law Section) Bar Associations Academy of Special Needs Planners Financial Planning Association. Serands clients in Vestal, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Professional Background And Activities • Broome County Bar Association • New York State Bar Association (Section on Trusts and Estates, Member and Lecturer- Executive Committee, Section on Elder Law, Member and Lecturer) • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ™ Certification • Academy of Special Needs Planners • Financial Planning Association of the Southern Tier of New York, Inc. (Member and Director) ————————————————————————— • 'The New Tax Rules,' Speaker at the Broome County Bar Association Elder Law 2018 CLE, March 29th, 2018 • 'Securing the Future: What you should know before your special needs child becomes a legal adult,' Seminar Speaker, November 15, 2016 • 'Lifetime Giving, Minors and Incapacitated Beneficiaries' – Speaker to the New York State Bar Association, April 20th, 2016 • 'To Trust or Not to Trust' - Speaker to the Broome County Bar Association, Nov. 5th, 2015 Honorary Recognitions • New York State Bar Association 2004 President's Pro Bono Service Attorney Award • Selected for inclusion in "The Best Lawyers in America®" in the area of Elder Law, 2010-Present • Selected for inclusion in New York Super Lawyers, Upstate Edition • AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating Publications • Co-Author, "Creditor's Claims -- Do They Die With the Debtor?
  • NYSBA Journal (Feb. 2006) p. 18 • Co-Author, "The Conflicting Rights of Creditors and Beneficiaries in a Decedent's Estate -- An Examination of the Laws of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut" (2006) Community Activities • The Shore Owners Association of Chase's Lake, Inc. (Director, 2009-Present) • Goodwill Theatre (Board of Directors, 2017-Present) • NYSARC, Inc. Broome-Tioga County Chapter, dba Achieve (Guardianship Committee, 2013-Present)

Practice Areas Explained

Albert B. Kukol's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Albert B. Kukol handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Power of Attorney

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Elder Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Vestal are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Albert B. Kukol

Where is Albert B. Kukol's law office located?
Albert B. Kukol's law practice is located in Vestal, New York. The firm is Levene Gouldin & Thompson, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Albert B. Kukol handle?
Albert B. Kukol focuses on trusts, poa, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Albert B. Kukol practiced law?
Albert B. Kukol has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Albert B. Kukol go to law school?
Albert B. Kukol earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (A.B. Anthropology, 1975).
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What awards or recognition has Albert B. Kukol received?
Albert B. Kukol's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Albany Law School of Union University
- 1990
A.B. Anthropology
College of William & Mary
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1991
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2010

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