Atty. John R. Bedosky

Atty. John R. Bedosky

John R. Bedosky is a partner in Hinman, Howard & Kattell’s Trusts, Estates, and Wealth Planning Practice Group.

Binghamton Binghamton 41 yrs experience 41 year
Call (607) 231-6795 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John R. Bedosky at a glance

John R. Bedosky is a Partner based in Binghamton, New York, practicing at Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on trusts, business, poa, and elder law. Admitted to practice in New York (1985) and Minnesota (1990). Educated at Villanova University (B.S., 1981) and Syracuse University College of Law J.D. magna cum laude Syracuse University College of Law J.D. 1984 Syracuse Law Review (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Binghamton, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John R. Bedosky is a partner in Hinman, Howard & Kattell’s Trusts, Estates, and Wealth Planning Practice Group
  • John has extensive experience in a variety of estate planning matters including business succession planning
  • family wealth accumulation, preservation and transfer planning
  • estate and trust administration
  • fiduciary litigation
  • and related taxation matters
  • John’s clients include businesses, families, and individuals
  • He works closely with those clients to devise and develop plans to protect their assets and family wealth and ensure seamless transitions between multiple generations
  • He also assists clients with tax planning strategies and compliance
  • John is a frequent speaker on topics involving estate planning and estate administration
  • He has presented at continuing legal education seminars for the New York State Bar Association and the Minnesota State Continuing Legal Education Program
  • He has presented to the Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants (CPAs), the McGladrey & Pullen National Tax Conference, the Lutheran Brotherhood Annual Conference, and the Minnesota Planned Giving Conference
  • He was a speaker for a seminar series sponsored by the ATG Trust Company on Planning and Drafting for Estate Planners
  • John is also a national seminar leader for Foxmoor Continuing Education and delivers full day workshops on Trust and Estate Income Taxation
  • He has been an adjunct professor of law at the University of Minnesota Law School, the University of St. Thomas and William Mitchell College of Law, an adjunct business taxation professor at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management, and a visiting professor of law at William Mitchell College of Law
  • He is also a certified facilitator of the Own The Room public speaking program and certified facilitator of the Results-Only Work Environment (ROWE) management program
  • Publications Author “Income Taxation of Trusts”, Minnesota Trust Administration Author “Taxation Issues”, Minnesota Estate Administration Author “Planning a Successful Family Business Succession”, Trusts and Estates (April 2002) Co-author “Minnesota Probate Deskbook, West Publishing (Annually updated) Contributing Author “Strategies for Trusts and Estates in New York, 2014 ed.: Leading Lawyers on Analyzing Recent Developments and Navigating the Estate Planning Process in New York

Practice Areas Explained

John R. Bedosky's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Power of Attorney

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Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

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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 Binghamton 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 John R. Bedosky

Where is John R. Bedosky's law office located?
John R. Bedosky's law practice is located in Binghamton, New York. The firm is Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John R. Bedosky handle?
John R. Bedosky focuses on trusts, business, poa, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John R. Bedosky practiced law?
John R. Bedosky has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did John R. Bedosky go to law school?
John R. Bedosky earned their education at (B.S., 1981); (—).
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What awards or recognition has John R. Bedosky received?
John R. Bedosky's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

B.S.
Villanova University
- 1981
Syracuse University College of Law J.D. magna cum laude Syracuse University College of Law J.D. 1984 Syracuse Law Review
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1985
Minnesota
Admitted: 1990

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