Stephen J. Silverberg Attorney

First Admitted: 1976, Florida

Professional Webpage: https://www.sjslawpc.com/about-our-firm/about-stephen-j-silv...

Bar/Professional Activity:

New York
Florida
Nassau County Bar Association’s Elder Law
Stephen is member of the Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys
Estate Planning Council of Nassau County - Executive Committee, 2020
Became a member of NAELA - National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, 1992
Stephen has previously served as an officer of the New York State Bar Association Elder Law Section. Among his accomplishments was reviewing and suggesting changes in legislation to improve the planning process in New York
Vice-Chair of the Legislative Committee of the New York State Bar Association Elder Law Section, 2014

Special Licenses/Certifications:

The National Elder Law Foundation, under the auspices of the American Bar Association, has been authorized to grant certification in Elder Law. The ABA's Standing Committee on Specialization for accreditation has approved NELF as a certifying agency - the only organization offering certification in elder law. At the present time, there are less than 400 Certified Elder Law Attorneys in the United States. The certification program has been developed to identify those lawyers who have enhanced knowledge, skills, and experience to be properly identified to the public as certified elder law attorneys. The Board has developed and promulgated rules and regulations regarding certification and has begun the process of accepting applications. The certification process includes peer review and a full-day written examination.

Pro bono/Community Service:

Pension Council of Long Island, Past President
IRS District Directors Liaison Group, Active Member
Estate Planning Council of Nassau County, Long-Standing Member
Pension Council of Long Island, Past President
Social Services and Health Advocacy Committees
Directly assisted Family Residences for Essential Enterprises raise over $150,000 to assist the organization in its goal to benefit children with special needs

Honors/Awards:

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0 attorney for 2020
Super Lawyers, 2007-2019
This award is given annually to a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys in recognition of the recipient's accomplishments and commitment to the Elder Law bar., Outstanding NAELA Member, Theresa Alexandra Russo Foundation, 2005
Estate Planner Designation, by the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils
Awarded annually to a chapter member who has demonstrated superior skills and leadership., Chapter Member of the Year, New York Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, 2006
Being named a Fellow is the highest honor NAELA can bestow on a member. Fellows are selected annually by a committee that evaluates a candidate's credentials. Only those who have shown extraordinary service and commitments are given the title., Fellow of the Academy, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, 2004

Educational Background:

Hartwick College (B.A., 1973), 1973

Scholarly Lectures/Writings:

In planning for seniors, family residence ownership is often a key issue. The decision in Gallenstein v. United States and subsequent cases will greatly affect the course our clients will take in their planning., Author, The Effect of Gallenstein on Elder Law Planning, NAELA Journal, Elder Law, 2023
NAELA News Feb/Mar 2010
NAELA/GCM Joint Conference 2005
NAELA News – Oct/Nov/Dec 2015
National Aging & Law Institute 2012
Nassau Lawyer – June 2014
With the lessening impact of the estate tax, income tax issues in elder law and estate planning have become more important. As a result, in planning for clients, the advisor must make sure that recommended planning strategies do not inadvertently cause additional income tax liabilities. This session examines the complex income tax basis issues that typically arise in the course of advising clients, Speaker, Tax Basis Issues in Elder Law Planning, NYU 64TH Institute on Federal Taxation, 2005
NAELA News – Spring 2016
NAELA Summit 2018
Tax Section/NAELA News Online – June 2018
NAELA News & Journal Online – May 2020
The New York State Bar Monthly News
Trusts and Estates Magazine
Tax professionals have been losing sleep over The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the Act). Congress pushed the Act through in three weeks and many deductions and exemptions that had been in place for years are gone., Author, NAELA News - Tax Section “A Clear Winner in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017: Qualified Disability Trusts”, 2018
While protecting small businesses is the CARES Act’s primary purpose, it also contains provisions that benefit Elder Law and estate planning clients and their families. The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) requested an article to explain those benefits to my colleagues in the Elder Law and estate planning bar., Author, NAELA News & Journal Online –“Waiver of Required Minimum Distributions and Other Provisions Affecting Withdrawals From Qualified Plans and IRAs Under the CARES Act”, 2020

Other Outstanding Achievements:

Kansas City Barbeque Society Certified Barbeque Judge. Has judged numerous barbeque competitions throughout the Northeast.

Industry Groups:

National

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