Estate planning attorneys in New York and Georgia
Your family should never have to guess.
Corey and Jennifer Washington are married attorneys who help families in New York and Georgia put clear wills, trusts and care decisions in place, and keep private matters private.
University of Virginia School of Law · University of Minnesota Law School · Morehouse College · NYU Stern
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Who we serve
New York families
You want a plan for your children, your home and Surrogate's Court, and you may be closer to New York's estate tax line than you think.
Georgia families
You want clear decisions in place for your children, your home and your business.
People who just moved here
You came to New York or Georgia from another state, and your documents were written for the place you left.
New Yorkers near the estate tax line
Your home and investments may leave your family exposed to New York's estate tax cliff.
Public figures and private people
Our attorneys have represented well-known clients in both states. You will not see their names here, and that is the point.
Families with ties to both states
Corey and Jennifer are each admitted in New York and Georgia, so one team can look at property and family in both places.
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When families call us
Most people do not plan on a quiet Tuesday. Something changes, and it is time to put decisions in writing.
A new child
Choosing a guardian and deciding how an inheritance would be held.
A new home or business
Deciding who receives it and how it should be owned.
A parent's illness or death
Handling probate, and making sure your own children are spared the same work.
Marriage, divorce or remarriage
Updating documents and beneficiaries that no longer match your life.
Retirement
Preparing for long-term care and choosing who can act for you.
A move to a new state
Reviewing whether a plan written elsewhere still does what you intended.
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What your plan can include
We build the documents and the strategy around your family, then quote a fixed fee before work begins.
Wills and trusts
Revocable and irrevocable trusts, wills, powers of attorney and health care documents.
Estate tax planning
Federal planning and New York's separate tax.
Probate and administration
Guidance for executors and families after a death.
Asset protection
Planning for your home, business interests and investments.
Medicaid planning
Preparing for long-term care before it becomes urgent.
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In New York? See the estate tax cliff for yourself
Drag the slider. A few hundred thousand dollars can change the estimated tax by hundreds of thousands more.
General estimate for 2026 only, assuming no deductions, gifts or out-of-state property. Read the assumptions. This is not tax or legal advice.
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How it works
- FirstConsultationWe learn about your family, your property and your goals.
- SecondFixed-fee proposalYou see the recommended plan and the fee before work begins.
- ThirdDrafting and signingAn attorney prepares your documents and guides the signing.
- FourthFollow-throughWe help you retitle assets so the plan works as intended.
I just moved here. Is my old estate plan still valid?
A will properly signed in another state is generally still valid, but it may not work the way you intended here. See what to review after a move.
What if I have property in both New York and Georgia?
Corey and Jennifer are each admitted in both states, so one team can review how your plan works in each.
How much does a plan cost?
We quote a fixed fee after we understand your family and your assets, and before any work begins.
Can we meet remotely?
Tell us what works for you when you call. We meet clients in Atlanta, Harlem and Long Island City.
Is everything confidential?
We treat every inquiry with care. Please wait to send detailed confidential information until we confirm we can represent you.
Your next step
In witness whereof, let us begin.
Tell us about your family, your property and what you want to protect. We will explain your options and quote a fixed fee before any work begins.