Atty. Donald Stuart Hecht

Atty. Donald Stuart Hecht

Donald Stuart Hecht is a lawyer practicing elder law, guardianship and conservatorship, medicare and medicaid and 5 other areas of law. Donald received a B.A. degree from Hofstra University in 1962, and has been licensed for 56 years.

Garden City Garden City 56 yrs experience 56 year
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About Donald Stuart Hecht at a glance

Donald Stuart Hecht is a Member based in Garden City, New York, practicing at Donald S. Hecht, Esq.. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, ssd, and poa. Admitted to practice in New York (1970), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1975), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1975). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1969) and Hofstra University (B.A., 1962). Active member of Association of the Bar of the City of New York American Bar Association (Member, Corporation, Banking and Business Law Section) New York County Lawyers' Association. Serands clients in Garden City, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Donald Stuart Hecht is a lawyer practicing elder law, guardianship and conservatorship, medicare and medicaid and 5 other areas of law
  • Donald received a B.A. degree from Hofstra University in 1962, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • Donald practices at Donald S. Hecht, Esq. in Garden City, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Donald Stuart Hecht's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

Donald Stuart Hecht is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in New York →

Probate

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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.

Donald Stuart Hecht is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in New York →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Donald Stuart Hecht is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in New York →

Power of Attorney

Donald Stuart Hecht is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in New York →

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 Garden City 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 Donald Stuart Hecht

Where is Donald Stuart Hecht's law office located?
Donald Stuart Hecht's law practice is located in Garden City, New York. The firm is Donald S. Hecht, Esq.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Donald Stuart Hecht handle?
Donald Stuart Hecht focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, ssd, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Donald Stuart Hecht practiced law?
Donald Stuart Hecht has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did Donald Stuart Hecht go to law school?
Donald Stuart Hecht earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (B.A., 1962).
How can I contact Donald Stuart Hecht for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Brooklyn Law School
- 1969
B.A.
Hofstra University
- 1962

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1970
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1975

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