Atty. Edward Michael Schaffer
Edward Michael Schaffer is a lawyer practicing elder law, trusts and estates, probate and 5 other areas of law. Edward received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 1967, and has been licensed for 52 years.
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Edward Michael Schaffer is a Member based in Carmel, New York, practicing at Edward M. Schaffer. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, poa, and elder law. Admitted to practice in California (1974), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1974), New York (1980), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1984). Educated at Golden Gate University (J.D., 1974) and Cornell University (B.S. Hunter, 1967). Active member of Putnam County and New York State Bar Associations National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Serves clients in Carmel, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Edward Michael Schaffer is a lawyer practicing elder law, trusts and estates, probate and 5 other areas of law
- Edward received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 1967, and has been licensed for 52 years
- Edward practices at Edward M. Schaffer in Carmel, NY
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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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Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
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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 Carmel 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 venue, 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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