Atty. Elga A. Goodman

Atty. Elga A. Goodman

Elga Goodman is the owner of E.A. Goodman Law where she specializes in business and personal taxation issues, including domestic and international estate planning, the administration of trusts and estates, closely held business planning, and issues affecting the elderly.

Cedar Knolls Cedar Knolls 29 yrs experience 29 year
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About Elga A. Goodman at a glance

Elga A. Goodman is a Member based in Cedar Knolls, New Jersey, practicing at E.A. Goodman Law, LLC. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1997) and New York (2008). Educated at New York University School of Law (LL.M. Taxation, 2002) and Drew University (B.A. Political, 1987). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Cedar Knolls, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Elga Goodman is the owner of E.A
  • Goodman Law where she specializes in business and personal taxation issues, including domestic and international estate planning, the administration of trusts and estates, closely held business planning, and issues affecting the elderly
  • As a trust and estate attorney she advises clients on estate planning techniques aimed at ensuring that assets pass to the intended beneficiaries, while minimizing the state and federal tax burdens by creating charitable trusts and foundations, planned gifting programs, and drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney and living wills.Elga handles general estate planning issues and counsel clients about planning for incapacity, and assist clients in planning for possible long-term care needs, including nursing home care, and assist with coordinating private and public resources to finance the cost of care.She also counsels closely held corporations including high-tech companies and other businesses on a variety of issues including tax strategies and succession planning
  • Elga enjoy’s sharing her expertise more widely with clients and the greater public, by writing and speaking on business, estate planning and related subjects at seminars sponsored by various organizations

Practice Areas Explained

Elga A. Goodman's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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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.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Elga A. Goodman is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New Jersey →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Elga A. Goodman is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in New Jersey →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cedar Knolls are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Elga A. Goodman

Where is Elga A. Goodman's law office located?
Elga A. Goodman's law practice is located in Cedar Knolls, New Jersey. The firm is E.A. Goodman Law, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Elga A. Goodman handle?
Elga A. Goodman focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Elga A. Goodman practiced law?
Elga A. Goodman has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Elga A. Goodman go to law school?
Elga A. Goodman earned their education at (LL.M. Taxation, 2002); (B.A. Political, 1987).
How can I contact Elga A. Goodman for a consultation?
You can contact Elga A. Goodman directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Elga A. Goodman received?
Elga A. Goodman's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

LL.M. Taxation
New York University School of Law
- 2002
B.A. Political
Drew University
- 1987

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1997
New York
Admitted: 2008

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