Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Trusted Long Island Legal Partner for Life
At Alber Law Group, we approach legal service with a commitment to listening, educating, and advising our clients. Our firm, founded in 2005, delivers quality legal counsel in estate planning, real estate, probate, and elder law. With a focus on personalized service, we prioritize client needs through transparent communication and flexible accommodations. Our team, led by Ronald T. Alber Jr., combines extensive experience with a dedication to community values, ensuring every client receives tailored legal strategies.We emphasize long-term relationships, offering free estate plan reviews and ongoing support to adapt to evolving legal landscapes. Our dedication to accessibility is reflected in 24/7 availability and options for virtual or home consultations. By integrating old-world principles with modern legal practices, we aim to provide compassionate, reliable representation that aligns with our clients' unique circumstances and objectives.
Services
Estate Planning
Wills & Trusts
Probate Administration
Real Estate Law
Elder Law
Business Succession Planning
Medicaid Planning
Power of Attorney
Trust Administration
Asset Protection
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- Our team has 17 years of experience in estate planning and real estate law
- We provide free estate plan reviews and updates
- Clients receive 24/7 accessibility to legal support
- We offer flexible payment options with no upfront fees
- Our founder personally educates clients on legal updates affecting their plans
What people say
Professional courteous service
Compassionate and prompt assistance
Efficient with excellent communication
Reasonable fees
Personalized attention
Services
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services help clients create comprehensive strategies to manage and distribute assets according to their wishes. We specialize in customized wills, living trusts, and power of attorney documents. Our team ensures clients understand tax implications, guardianship options, and probate avoidance techniques while maintaining compliance with New York State laws. We focus on creating adaptable plans that evolve with clients' changing circumstances.
Real Estate Law
We represent clients in residential and commercial real estate transactions, including property purchases, sales, and mortgage financing. Our attorneys handle title searches, contract negotiations, and closing procedures while protecting clients' interests throughout the process. The firm assists with landlord-tenant matters, evictions, and real estate litigation, ensuring all transactions meet legal requirements and clients' expectations are fully addressed.
Probate Administration
Our probate services guide executors and beneficiaries through estate administration processes. We help validate wills, inventory assets, settle debts, and distribute inheritances according to legal standards. The firm assists with both contested and uncontested probate matters, provides tax guidance, and helps resolve disputes between heirs. We ensure compliance with New York's Surrogates Court procedures while maintaining sensitivity to families during difficult transitions.
Trust Creation
We counsel clients on establishing revocable and irrevocable trusts to protect assets and facilitate smooth wealth transfer. Our services include living trusts that bypass probate, testamentary trusts for minors, and special needs trusts for beneficiaries receiving government benefits. We explain trust funding processes, management responsibilities, and modification options while focusing on clients' long-term financial security goals.
Elder Law
Our elder law practice addresses aging-related legal needs including Medicaid planning, nursing home eligibility, and long-term care arrangements. We help families navigate guardianship proceedings, draft healthcare proxies, and create comprehensive plans for senior loved ones. The firm provides guidance on asset preservation strategies while ensuring clients maintain access to necessary medical services and government benefits.
People
Ronald T. Alber Jr.
Founding Attorney
Ronald T. Alber Jr. is a seasoned attorney with over 17 years of experience in estate planning, real estate, and elder law. He founded Alber Law Group in 2005 after developing expertise in both individual and institutional legal matters. A Long Island native, he combines local market knowledge with comprehensive legal understanding while maintaining personal accessibility to all clients.
Questions
What estate planning documents are essential?
Every adult should have a will, living trust, durable power of attorney, healthcare proxy, and living will to ensure comprehensive asset management and healthcare directives.
How does probate work in New York?
New York requires probate to validate wills and oversee asset distribution. Our firm streamlines this process, handling court filings, creditor notifications, and estate settlements efficiently while minimizing family stress.
What are the benefits of creating a trust?
Trusts help avoid probate, maintain privacy, provide asset protection, and allow controlled distribution of assets to beneficiaries according to your specified terms.
Can I modify my estate plan?
Yes, we recommend reviewing and updating your estate plan every 3-5 years or after major life events to reflect changes in personal circumstances or legal regulations.
Do you offer remote consultations?
We provide virtual consultations via video conferencing for client convenience while maintaining the same level of personalized legal guidance.
How are legal fees structured?
Our fees are transparent and competitive, with many services offered without upfront payments. Payment plans and flexible arrangements are available to accommodate client needs.
