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Joel Krooks
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Joel Krooks
Joel Krooks, Esq. is an attorney admitted in the state of New York. He focuses his practice on Elder Law, Special Needs Planning and Estate Administration.
Prior to joining Littman Krooks, LLP, Mr. Krooks worked as an Estate Administrator at Fiduciary Trust Company International handling matters for high net worth individuals. He assisted in all phases of the administration of complex estates and terminating trusts. Mr. Krooks is a member of the Elder Law and Special Needs Section, Trust and Estates Section and Young Lawyers Section of the New York State Bar Association.
Mr. Krooks received his Juris Doctor degree from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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- Best Lawyers in America® (Elder Law and Trusts and Estates) honoree
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October 8, 2020 | A loved one or close friend has appointed you as Executor of their estate. Now what? Joel Krooks, Esq., will discuss the responsibilities you have as Executor during the person’s life and when they pass away. In addition, he will review what you should be thinking about when deciding who to appoint as the Executor of your Estate.
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New SEC Rules to Protect Against the Financial Exploitation of Senior Citizens
By Joel Krooks, Esq. Sadly, the financial exploitation of senior citizens is a growing problem in the United States. As a result of the growing…
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The Realities of Health Care Advance Directives
By Joel Krooks, Esq. Recently, the Uniform Law Commission formed a new committee to review the Uniform Health Care Decisions Act (UHCDA). Although, New York…
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Potential Litigation Under the General Obligations Law
By Joel Krooks, Esq., Littman Krooks LLP A Power of Attorney is a very powerful legal document that allows a person (referred to as a…
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The Pitfalls of an Online Will
By Joel Krooks, Esq., Littman Krooks LLP Many companies currently provide people with the opportunity to create a Last Will and Testament and other various…
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The Benefits of a Credit Shelter Trust
By Joel Krooks, Esq., Littman Krooks LLP In 2021, the New York estate tax exemption amount is $5,930,000. If an individual has over $5,930,000 of…
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The Five Responsibilities of an Executor
By Joel Krooks, Esq., Littman Krooks LLP Estate Administration can be a very long and difficult process. It is important to choose the right person…
