Estate & Trust Mediation
Laura serves as an independent neutral to parties looking to resolve disputes regarding trusts and estates and related family issues. Her mediation approach is flexible and tailored to suit the parties’ needs. She has experience with many different schools of mediation including evaluative, facilitative, transformative, and understanding-based models. Her previous experience as an advocate to parties in both court and mediation proceedings give her valuable insight and perspective. She trained with Simeon Baum, Esq., an extremely experienced and well-regarded mediator and mediation educator. She has completed the Part 146 training required to serve as a mediator in the New York Commercial Division Courts. She is also involved with the New York Community Dispute Resolution Program.
Estate PLANNING
The Lattman Law Firm, LLC handles all aspects of estate planning and generational wealth transfer. We take a holistic approach considering not just assets, but also personalities, family dynamics, business realities, and existing structures. We are current on cutting-edge techniques to minimize tax liability and preserve your legacy. We custom craft a plan specific to you with a focus on ease and efficiency of application.
fiduciary Controversies & litigation
The Lattman Law Firm, LLC represents beneficiaries and fiduciaries in proceedings involving probate contests, accountings, contested guardianships, claims by or against estates or trusts, construction and reformation, breach of fiduciary duty, fiduciary surcharge, compromise of claims (including wrongful death), removal and appointment of fiduciaries, recovery of trust and estate property, as well as disputes involving powers of attorney, mediation, and arbitration.
Probate & administration
of Estates & Trusts
The Lattman Law Firm, LLC represents beneficiaries and fiduciaries in the probate and administration of decedents’ estates and the administration of trusts. We have the skills to help you navigate the complex Surrogate’s Court system, as well as the myriad legal rights and obligations involved in these matters. We help ensure the legal formalities are attended to, so that the intention of the testator or settlor can be carried out properly.