Trusts & Estates
As the principal and founder of the Hedgeman Law Firm, Catherine M. Hedgeman has extensive experience representing real estate developers, including individual entrepreneurs, and traditional for-profit developers. Since 2007, Ms. Hedgeman has helped nonprofit corporations, municipalities, and economic development authorities understand the law as it pertains to their issue, and to choose the option or action that aligns with their goal.
New York Estate Planning
Our Trusts & Estates practice advises individuals, families, business owners, and fiduciaries throughout New York on sophisticated estate planning, wealth transfer, and trust and estate administration matters. We work closely with our clients, their families, and their professional advisors to develop practical strategies that protect assets, minimize tax exposure, preserve family wealth, and achieve clients’ personal and business objectives.
Our attorneys provide comprehensive estate planning services, including the preparation and implementation of wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, health care proxies, and other planning documents. We advise clients on wealth transfer strategies, estate and gift tax considerations, beneficiary designations, business succession, and the ownership and structuring of assets.
Estate Administration Representation
We also represent executors, trustees, beneficiaries, and other fiduciaries throughout the administration of estates and trusts, including probate, tax matters, fiduciary accounting, distributions, and related proceedings. When disputes arise, our attorneys provide strategic counsel and representation in contested probate and estate matters, will and trust contests, fiduciary disputes, and other trust and estate litigation.
Trusted Advisor
Our practice is built around long-term relationships. We strive to become trusted advisors to our clients and their families, working proactively with accountants, financial advisors, business advisors, and other professionals to coordinate estate planning and administration strategies. Whether assisting with a straightforward estate plan or navigating a complex multigenerational wealth transfer, we bring a practical, responsive, and solutions-oriented approach to every engagement.
Your Trusted Partner
At Hedgeman Law Firm, we pride ourselves on building lasting relationships with our clients. We're not just your attorneys; we're your partners. Our approach is always client-focused, ensuring personalized attention and tailored strategies to meet your specific needs.
Call 518-752-3111 or send the team an email.