Stephen J. Silverberg
Top rated Estate Planning & Probate attorney in Roslyn Heights, New York
Practice Areas:
Estate Planning & Probate,
Elder Law,
Estate & Trust Litigation,
Wills,
Trusts
Education Qualification:
Brooklyn Law School
Practice Areas:
Estate planning & probate,
Elder law,
Estate & trust litigation,
Wills,
Trusts
185 Roslyn RoadRoslyn Heights, New York, 11577
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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