Futterman Lanza, LLP, helps families plan, protect, and preserve what matters most. For over 25 years, our attorneys have guided clients through elder law, estate planning, Medicaid planning, and related matters with creative, compassionate and comprehensive SOLUTIONS.
We focus on practical solutions that help you secure your future and protect your loved ones. From our offices in Smithtown, Melville, and Garden City, we serve clients across Long Island and Metro New York with professionalism and compassion. When you work with us, you can expect to receive personal attention, clear direction, and dependable legal support every step of the way.
Futterman Lanza, LLP, has served families across Long Island for more than two decades. Our attorneys blend compassion with our extensive knowledge and practical guidance to help our clients make some of life’s most important decisions with confidence. We focus on elder law, estate planning, Medicaid planning and related matters because we know how profoundly these issues affect our clients and their futures.
Every member of our team shares a common goal: to protect your rights, assets and financial well-being. When you come to us for help, we’ll take time to understand your situation, answer your questions, and explain every option clearly. Our firm’s mid-size allows us to provide the personal attention every client deserves while maintaining the depth of experience necessary for complex cases.
Families trust us because we treat their concerns as our own. Whether you need to create a new plan, apply for benefits, or resolve a legal challenge, you can rely on us for steady guidance and proven results.
At Futterman Lanza, LLP, we help individuals and families throughout Long Island make informed decisions about the future. Every service we offer reflects our commitment to protecting what matters most to you—your family, your health, and your financial security.
We help older adults and their families plan for long-term care, protect assets, and preserve independence. Our attorneys work diligently to stay abreast of changing laws so we can provide you with the support you need at every stage of life.
Our team creates clear, effective estate plans that reflect your goals and values. We draft Wills, establish Trusts, and coordinate with financial advisors and accountants to simplify the process and reduce uncertainty for families.
We can help you qualify for essential benefits without putting your hard-earned assets at risk. Our in-house Medicaid department handles everything from initial eligibility reviews to processing applications for Medicaid benefits to make the process efficient and stress-free.
We design and implement trust and asset preservation strategies to protect your legacy for future generations while minimizing tax exposure. Our team includes several attorneys who are also Certified Public Accountants (CPAs), which allows the firm to provide financial insights with short and long term planning that few other firms can match.
We can advise Veterans and their family members regarding certain benefits they have earned through their service. Our attorneys understand the eligibility criteria and can direct you toward receive every available resource
We work with families to create plans that protect loved ones with disabilities. From establishing special needs trusts to coordinating government benefits, we develop custom solutions to support long-term stability and care.
We prepare essential legal documents that help others honor your wishes when and if you cannot make decisions for yourself. These tools provide peace of mind for many families facing medical or financial uncertainty.
We represent families who need to secure legal authority to care for incapacitated loved ones which may include starting a proceeding in either the Surrogate’s Court or the Supreme Court. We are skilled at both the technical and human aspects of the necessary arrangements and processes.
Personal Injury:
Our team will work with you and your family to guard and support your rights and maximize your recovery. We will meet with you to set the best plan of action.
Real Estate:
We handle residential real estate transactions with the same personal attention we bring to our estate planning and elder law services. Clients trust us to review contracts, resolve title issues, and close deals with confidence.
At Futterman Lanza, LLP, we believe every client deserves a legal plan built around their unique needs and goals. We know that no two families are identical, so we’ll listen closely before we act. Our mission is to reduce uncertainty, and risk while crafting tailored planning strategies that reflect your priorities and wishes.
We value clear communication and accessibility. Working with our firm means you’ll have direct contact with your attorney and a dedicated support team who stay involved throughout the process. Our team of licensed Social Workers and experienced paralegals work together to attend to every detail with care.
Our team focuses on recommending practical outcomes that make a real difference for our clients. Whether we are working to preserve assets, file Medicaid applications, or guide families through thorny proceedings, we act with diligence and respect. Our goal is the same in every case we handle: to provide thoughtful, reliable solutions that allow you to move forward with confidence.
We offer Flat-Fee billing for most of our client’s cases. We believe you should be focusing on your family’s future, not the clock. That’s why we operate on a transparent flat fee basis. Find out more about our flat fee billing during your free first time consultation.
The firm offers a free initial consultation during normal business hours. However, the firm understands that finding time for legal planning can be difficult. To make things easier, Futterman Lanza, LLP, offers premium consultations at convenient times outside standard business hours. You can schedule early morning or evening appointments for these premium consultations in our Smithtown and Melville office to meet privately with our experienced attorneys.
Each premium consultation costs $475, which will be fully credited toward your legal fees if you decide to retain our services. During this meeting, we can discuss your goals, explain your available options, and outline possible next steps so you can make informed choices.
We offer this service to provide greater flexibility for clients with demanding schedules or caregiving responsibilities. Our commitment to accessibility and personalized service drives us to offer more ways to connect and ensure that our clients receive the attention they need without added stress. You can trust that your consultation will be efficient, thorough, and focused entirely on your concerns.
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Clients choose Futterman Lanza, LLP, because we bring experience, integrity, and compassion to every matter we take on. Our firm includes several attorneys who are also CPAs and two licensed Social Workers to support our clients. Our and a dedicated team of experienced legal attorneys and staff members. Our team’s unique blend of talents allows us to handle all aspects of elder law and estate planning that range from straightforward through highly complex cases with skill and precision.
We maintain three fully staffed offices across Long Island so our services are convenient and accessible to families across Nassau and Suffolk counties. We also support “snowbird” clients with Florida property as we have attorneys licensed in Florida as well as New Jersey and Connecticut.
Our attorneys have received numerous professional accolades, including peer-selected CELA designation, Super Lawyer honors, and Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Accreditation. We believe our greatest achievements come from helping our clients find peace of mind. We take pride in solving difficult problems with short and long term implications. When you choose Futterman Lanza, LLP, you gain a team of advocates who value your trust and work tirelessly to protect your future.
