Atty. Charles Shabsels

Atty. Charles Shabsels

CHARLES SHABSELS is affiliated with our Law Firm on a full-time basis in our offices. Charles Shabsels is a practicing New York Attorney with offices at 501 Fifth Avenue, Suite 506, New York, New York.

New York New York 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Charles Shabsels is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Lifshutz Lifshutz & Associates PC. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in New York (1971). Educated at New York University (LL.M. State, 1977) and State University of New York at Buffalo (B.A., 1967). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • CHARLES SHABSELS is affiliated with our Law Firm on a full-time basis in our offices
  • Charles Shabsels is a practicing New York Attorney with offices at 501 Fifth Avenue, Suite 506, New York, New York
  • He has practiced law since 1971
  • Mr. Shabsels is a graduate of the State University of New York at Buffalo, which he attended both as an undergraduate and for his J.D. in Law, Class of ‘70
  • During his senior year, Mr. Shabsels was a Senior Member of the University of Buffalo Law Review
  • In 1977, he earned an LLM (in Taxation) from New York University
  • During the last thirty five plus years, he has specialized in the areas of Pension Law and Estate Planning, with emphasis on small businesses and owners of small businesses
  • He is familiar with the adoption, qualification, administration and termination of Pension Plans and Pension Assets
  • He has participated in detailed audits instituted by the Internal Revenue Service and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
  • The Law Office of Charles Shabsels provides continuing consulting services for Pension and Profit Sharing Plans of their clients, including preparation of Annual Returns for the Plans, providing advice and consultation, actuarial services, loan documents, distribution documents etc
  • It also prepares Forms 1099 and Forms 945 on behalf of its clients
  • With reference to Estate Planning concepts, Mr. Shabsels has drafted numerous Wills and Trusts, including Charitable Remainder Trusts, Charitable Lead Trusts, Intentionally Defective Grantor Trusts and Qualified Personal Residence Trusts on behalf of his clients
  • He acts as attorney for many Estates and Trusts, and his clients have seen fit to name him as Executor and Trustee under many Wills and Trusts for the safeguarding and proper investment of the funds which are left to family members and to charities

Practice Areas Explained

Charles Shabsels's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

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Trusts

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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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 New York 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

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Where is Charles Shabsels's law office located?
Charles Shabsels's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Lifshutz Lifshutz & Associates PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles Shabsels handle?
Charles Shabsels focuses on wills, trusts, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Charles Shabsels practiced law?
Charles Shabsels has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Charles Shabsels go to law school?
Charles Shabsels earned their education at (LL.M. State, 1977); (B.A., 1967).
How can I contact Charles Shabsels for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. State
New York University
- 1977
B.A.
State University of New York at Buffalo
- 1967

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1971

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