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Michael is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey and holds various insurance and securities (FINRA) licenses.  Areas of concentration include complex estate and trust planning, estate administration and probate, in addition to life insurance and disability insurance planning. As Michael wears several different hats, he takes a bird’s eye perspective to create the right planning for each client.

 

Michael began his career practicing law in the areas of Wills, Trusts and Estates at a private law firm.  Subsequently, he moved on to work for a Fortune 500 corporate bank in their Trusts and Estates division.  Bringing his estate planning and legal drafting knowledge, Michael joined Skye Legacy Planning, LLC. and is responsible for the legal planning and drafting operations of the Skye Legacy Planning, LLC. Trusts and Estates department. 

 

Presently, Michael is in private practice and integrates his legal and financial background to assist Financial Advisors in National Financial institutions and private clients with addressing and implementing programs for their tailored planning objectives.

 

Michael is a member of several charitable organizations such as Cancer Research & Treatment Foundation, Inc. (Cornell-Weill Medical Center), Visions, and NYBKW Charitable Foundation (Cohen’s Children Hospital).

 

 

Contact info:

631-801-6021

mah@skye-legacy.com

 

 

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Michael A. Hochfelsen - America's Top 50 Lawyers - Estates & Trusts - New York

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