Atty. Michael Wagner
Michael Wagner is senior counsel concentrating in elder law and estate planning. Michael received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 2009 from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, with a major in History.
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Michael Wagner is a Partner based in Walden, New York, practicing at J&G Law, LLP. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, elder law, and health care. Admitted to practice in New York (2013). Educated at Washington University School of Law (J.D. Dean, 2012) and Duke University, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences (B.A. History, 2009). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Walden, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Michael Wagner is senior counsel concentrating in elder law and estate planning
- Michael received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 2009 from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, with a major in History
- Michael received his Juris Doctor in 2012 from Washington University School of Law in St. Louis
- Michael was born and raised in Sullivan County and he is eager to be back in his community
- Michael strives for a transparent approach that values each client and keeps them well-informed about every step of the planning process
- He enjoys getting to know clients and their families and helping them design the most effective plans
- Michael concentrates in planning for estate taxes, Medicaid divestiture, and estate administration
- He has spent his entire legal career practicing elder law and estate planning, designing hundreds of trust-based plans for clients with varying objectives and net worth
- Michael is a graduate from the Leadership Orange Class of 2019
- Michael is also an experienced instructor of continuing education for attorneys and real estate brokers
- Outside of work, Michael enjoys film, hiking and dogs
- Past Employment Positions • Chaves & Perlowitz, LLP – Director of Elder Law & Estate Planning • Ettinger Law Firm – associate attorney
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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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Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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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 Walden 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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