Providing knowledgeable & dedicated Probate, Estate and Guardianship legal services in Queens and New York City for his clients since 1985 has been a hallmark of Richard Cary Spivack’s practice. Planning and managing their assets or defending them against any criminal charges threatening their freedom and their future. Richard Cary Spivack is a former Queens County Assistant District Attorney and is available to counsel new clients on all issues related to:
Knowledge that you have prepared for your loved ones future brings you assurance and comfort. Preparing for the care of your family after you pass away is essential. Learn more about our Guardianship Attorney services
Whether you are advancing in years or dealing with declining health, for peace of mind it is important to have your money management and health care plans laid out. Learn more about our Health Care Proxies & Living Wills services.
Being accused of breaking the law is stressful and it affects every aspect of your life. That is why a former Assitant District Attorney who is a respected criminal defense lawyer can make a big difference. Learn more about our Criminal Defense services.
Estate planning can be a difficult and grueling process. That is why a well qualified and highly appreciated estate planning lawyer is of great assistance. Learn more about our Estate Planning & Administration services.
Richard Cary Spivack can assist you with practically every point of the complex probate process. One of the most grueling parts of the probate process is a probate dispute that can additionally increase the stress surrounding the loss of a loved one. These probate disputes can arise from unhappy beneficiaries that may wish to challenge a will, requiring its defense. In such a case, a calm, skillful and composed demeanor in the courtroom can help to remove some of the emotional charge that inevitably follows a probate dispute thus maintaining good family relationships and outcomes. On the other hand, should you encounter such a necessity, Richard Cary Spivack can vigorously defend your beneficiary rights using his knowledge, experience and well earned reputation in accordance with the New York probate laws.
All of these help you to ensure your wishes will be honored even if you should become physically or mentally incapable of asserting them yourself and Richard Cary Spivack’s remarkable experience and professionalism will help you do this the best way possible.
Your Health Care Proxy and Living Will will help you determine the medical procedures in case of incapacitation, thus enabling you to have your say when you seem most defenseless.
A Power of Attorney will allow someone you trust to conduct your business, financial and personal affairs, in the event of your incapacity.
Your Last Will enables you to have all your desires regarding your property and your loved ones carried out upon your death. This helps you establish guardianship for your children, distribute your property and have all your wishes fulfilled. Last will is also irreplaceable when it comes to leaving property to an entity or individual that is not your blood relative, such as a friend or an organization. Should you die without a last will, it is left upon the court to decide what happens to your property, your family and pets and these decisions may not replicate your desires. Richard Cary Spivack provides you with a will so you can rest assured that your requirements will be met.