Addressing Cases Across a Wide Spectrum of Fields

Meng & Reznak, PC is an esteemed legal firm trusted for dependable attorney services. We tailor our approach to the needs of every client, ensuring effective strategies that work toward their legal objectives.

Wide Spectrum of Fields

Business Law

We assist new and established businesses with the following:

  • Assisting with and drafting documents for Corporations and LLCs
  • Articles of Incorporation
  • Bylaws
  • Management Agreements
  • Shareholder’s Agreements
  • Drafting and negotiating Commercial Agreements and Related Legal Issues
  • Buy/Sell agreements
  • Business contracts
  • Contracts
  • Employee Issues

Guardianships

We file applications for guardianship and represent various individuals for the following:

  • Petition for Guardianship
  • Cross-Petition To Oppose Guardianship Application
  • Representation for Alleged Incapacitated Persons Who Do Not Consent to the Appointment of the Guardian
  • Guardianships on All Sides of the Mental Hygiene Law Article 81
  • Guardianships for the Surrogate’s Court Procedure Act, Articles 17 and 17-A

Assistance and Representation

We also represent appointed guardians after their hearings. Our assistance covers preparing and filing annual reports, as well as assisting with the management of guardianship.

Common Cases

In the sale of real property, we assist with the smooth application of a guardian to expand their power. We also help with guardianship termination, resignation, and the approval of a final account on the death of the incapacitated person.

Family Guardianships

Our team represents family members who disagree with the actions taken by an appointed guardian. These include contested accounting and applications to remove the appointed individual.

Estate Planning

We offer comprehensive legal assistance that covers cases related to wills, estates, and trusts probate and administration Sales of real and personal property . Our services include the following:

  • Estate Planning
  • Drafting of Wills and Trusts
  • Supplemental Needs Trusts
  • Probate or Administration Proceedings
  • Accounting
  • Final Distributions and releases
  • Contested Probate
  • Accounting Proceedings
  • Kinship Hearings

Surrogate’s Court Proceedings

We represent all individuals from the opening of the estate through the final distribution of the assets. These can include filing probate, petitioning to open small estates, and more.

Kinship Hearings

Our attorneys represent clients in kinship hearings. In these cases, the families of the decedent can either be contested or unknown.

Estate Administration

Our team assists in gathering and distributing assets to the beneficiaries without the need for court involvement. We are also experienced in completing smooth formal accounting proceedings.

You can trust us for cases where beneficiary consent cannot be obtained, as well as in instances where a beneficiary questions the actions of the estate representative.

Real Estate

Our team is highly skilled in representing clients in both residential and commercial transactions. These include the following:

  • 1031 Exchanges
  • Drafting Agreements
  • Rental or Investment Properties
  • Partnerships and Operations
  • Landlord-Tenant Matters
  • Partition Actions
  • Property Redemption Applications
  • Purchases & Sales
  • Commercial Properties
  • Condominiums
  • Cooperative Apartments
  • Homes
  • Short Sales and Sales of Homes in Foreclosure

Elder Law and Medicaid

We provide Medicaid planning services to protect and preserve assets for our client's family members. These individuals include children, spouses, and relatives who qualify for Medicaid assistance.

Client and Asset Protection

Our attorneys help keep clients in their own homes, ensuring that they have the proper assistance and assets to make this possible. Our goal is to protect their estate from a Medicaid recovery.

Comprehensive Case Assistance

We prepare, file, and represent applicants in their Medicaid applications. Our attorneys also help with cases wherein a nursing home, chronic care, or Medicaid is needed. This is common for instances where a spouse needs resources to continue residing in their community.

Contested Litigation

Our team can defend you against a claim to contest the probate of a will. Rest assured, our attorneys go above and beyond to build a strong case that achieves your legal objectives.

How Can We Help?

To request the assistance of our attorneys, reach out to us here in Mineola, New York.

 

300 Old Country Rd Suite 341
Mineola, NY 11501