Frank G. D'Angelo
D'Angelo & Associates
224-44 Braddock Ave.
Suite 230
Queens Village, NY 11428
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Phone: (718) 776-7475 | Fax: (516) 742-6070
http://www.fgdangelo.com/about.html
Experienced New York Wills, Trusts & Estates Attorney
Legal Topic
Estate Planning
Preferred New Clients
I prefer to handle cases in the areas of elder law, estate planning, estate administration, wills, trusts, guardianships and real estate.
Sub-Topics
Asset Protection
Business Succession Planning
Charitable Giving
Guardianship
Insurance Law
- Annuities
- Life Insurance
Living Wills
Power of Attorney
Probate & Estate Administration
Tax Law
- Estate Taxes & Gift Taxes
- Income Taxes
- IRS Filing & Compliance
- Power of Attorney
Trusts
- Charitable Trusts
- Living Trusts
- Revocable Trust & Irrevocable Trusts
- Special Needs Trusts
- Supplemental Needs Trusts
Wills
Legal Topic
Family Law
Preferred New Clients
I prefer to handle cases in the areas of elder law, estate planning, estate administration, wills, trusts, guardianships and real estate.
Sub-Topics
Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Legal Topic
Divorce
Preferred New Clients
I prefer to handle cases in the areas of elder law, estate planning, estate administration, wills, trusts, guardianships and real estate.
Sub-Topics
Divorce Mediation
Bar Admissions
NY, Jul 1986
Bar Number: 2069243
Other Court Admissions
New York State Courts, U.S. Supreme Court.
Association Memberships
American Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, Queens County Bar Association, Nassau County Bar Association, Nassau Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.
Continuing Education
I fulfill my continuing education hours by teaching through the New York State Bar Association, serving in leadership positions, and attending programs that are relevant to my areas of practice, including elder law, estate planning, estate administration, trusts and estates, real estate and family law.
Papers and Publications
I have published many articles and have served as Editor of Publications on "Elder Law" in the New York State Bar and "Senior Citizen's Handbook," also published by the New York State Bar. My firm publishes a twice-yearly newsletter entitled "Family Care Connections Review."
Example Cases
I regularly become involved in estate planning and planning for incapacity or illness. I assist individuals and families in a variety of ways to help them deal with legal, financial, and health care management challenges that people face when an illness has developed or a person has been diagnosed with catastrophic illness. I also help those who have not developed an advanced estate and personal care plan.
Education
Brooklyn Law School
Juris Doctor
Brooklyn
NY
1985
Brooklyn College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Brooklyn
NY
1981
Cum Laude
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
New York
Firm Focus and History
The Law Offices of Frank G. D'Angelo & Associates, P.C. is dedicated to providing comprehensive legal care to individuals and families in the areas of elder law, estate planning, planning for disability and special needs, estate administration, wills and trusts, guardianship, and real estate. Our firm coordinates legal services with other professionals, including nurse care managers, physicians, therapists, social workers, accountants and financial planners. We take a holistic approach to a problem and recognize that multi-professional interaction, support, compassion, and hands-on attention will ensure that the needs of our clients are met.
Our firm was established in 1986, and gradually grew into an office with ten support staff members in two locations. Our staff includes paralegals, legal assistants, and a director of nurse care management. These professional services are provided by my wife, Ann Marie D'Angelo, APRN-BC, an Advanced Practice Nurse specializing in geriatrics. Ann Marie is a graduate of Columbia University, and is currently teaching in the nursing department at Adelphi University in Garden City, New York.
Previous Employment Summary
Upon completing law school in 1985, I was employed as an attorney by the New York City Department of Aging. I also worked as a family lawyer for a prepaid legal service plan, where I handled family law and divorce litigations. I began my law firm in 1986, on a part-time basis. However, it quickly grew, and my wife and I were faced with having to make a life-changing decision and take on the challenges of a full-time practice. Fortunately, I was able to do this successfully thanks to the help and continued support of a legal mentor, Jerry Limoncelli, ESQ.
Activities and Awards
I am a certified mediator for the Grievance Committee for the Nassau County Bar Association. I am a past member for the New York State Bar Association House of Delegates, and a former chair of the Young Lawyers Sector as well as the General Practice Section and the Membership Committee. I am a Fellow of the New York State Bar Association and the American Bar Association. I am a member of The National Academy of Elder Law Attorney?s.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
The more informed clients are concerning legal and financial issues, the better prepared they will be to make decisions and implement good legal plans that are consistent with their best interests.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I am willing to review the documents and make recommendations to the client.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I am unwilling to coach clients. It is my feeling that if coaching is required, the client is in need of legal representation on some level.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I have a strong background in the area of counseling. I was a crisis counselor in college. I worked in inpatient psychiatry after college and through law school. However, my comfort zone has always been goal-oriented counseling. I also have a great appreciation for the law, and how lives are affected by it. My desire to provide service to the people, combined with my skills as a counselor, lead me to practice law.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
In addition to being a practicing lawyer, I am an ordained deacon in the Roman Catholic Church. Deacons are married clergy who administer many sacraments and provide service to the parish and the community.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I greatly enjoy dealing with people, sharing and helping them through times of crisis. I find it very rewarding to resolve critical problems and to serve as a support to clients. It provides me with an opportunity to share in their lives and I am rewarded by the knowledge that I have been helpful.
What do you like best about your career?
My career allows me to provide a valuable service to individuals and families in need. Clients often come to me in crucial moments of their lives and it is an honor to be able to help them through these difficult times.
Tell us about your law firm:
I am a solo practitioner, however, I have a staff of eight and a nurse care manager who are extremely dedicated and valuable in assisting me and meeting the needs of our clients.
What are your strengths and style?
I try to serve as a good listener and to always put my clients at ease. Our staff is very attentive to clients and their needs, Our style of supportiveness, compassion, and knowledge instills a great confidence and assurance in our clients.
Personal Interests:
I enjoy boating, gardening, sports (including baseball, football, basketball and tennis), reading, and most importantly, spending time with my family.
Office Manager/Assistant
MaryAnn Monahan
Fax
(516) 742-6070
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Foreign Languages
Italian.
Additional Offices
Garden City, NY
901 Stewart Ave.
Suite 230
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 742-7601
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
Yes. The legal fees are determined after the initial consultation, and they are based on the complexity and legal type of intervention and matter.
Hourly Rates
$350 per hour, $150 per hour for paralegal services.
Free Initial Consultation?
An initial consultation fee is $400 with no time limit. A free consultation is available only to those in need.
Typical Retainer
The retainer varies with the matter of care.
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