Atty. Sarah A. Steckler

Atty. Sarah A. Steckler

Ms. Steckler focuses on providing counsel to families concerning all aspects of estate planning, estate administration and elder law.

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Profile Summary

About Sarah A. Steckler at a glance

Sarah A. Steckler is a trusts and elder law attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Warshaw Burstein LLP. Educated at Syracuse University (J.D., 2010). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Elder Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — in America (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Steckler focuses on providing counsel to families concerning all aspects of estate planning, estate administration and elder law
  • She helps clients transfer family wealth to minimize or eliminate federal and state tax liability
  • Clients seek her guidance in creating sophisticated estate plans, disability planning to help individuals with special needs preserve their eligibility for public benefits, charitable giving, LGBTQ+ planning, will and trust preparation, advanced directives, powers of attorney, and trust and estate administration
  • Ms. Steckler also advises clients on health care planning involving Medicaid applications for home care and care in a nursing home, irrevocable trusts, trust amendments, reverse mortgages, review of facility admissions agreements, supplemental needs trusts, pooled trusts, long term care insurance, hospital discharge planning, private medical insurance, Medicare, veterans benefits, and end-of life care planning

Practice Areas Explained

Sarah A. Steckler's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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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 New York 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 Sarah A. Steckler

Where is Sarah A. Steckler's law office located?
Sarah A. Steckler's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Warshaw Burstein LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sarah A. Steckler handle?
Sarah A. Steckler focuses on trusts, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
Where did Sarah A. Steckler go to law school?
Sarah A. Steckler earned their education at (J.D., 2010).
How can I contact Sarah A. Steckler for a consultation?
You can contact Sarah A. Steckler 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 Sarah A. Steckler received?
Sarah A. Steckler's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Elder Law; Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates; Best Lawyers in America — in America; Best Lawyers in America — from 2023-2024 for work in:; Best Lawyers in America — Elder Law - 2024.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Syracuse University
- 2010

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Elder Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — in America
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — from 2023-2024 for work in:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Elder Law - 2024
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates - 2024
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Elder Law - 2023
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates - 2023
- 2026

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