Bernard A. Krooks is a distinguished elder law and estate planning attorney at Littman Krooks LLP, New York’s only firm with three nationally accredited Certified Elder Law Attorneys (CELAs)®. The practice stands out for its peer-reviewed expertise and commitment to providing large-firm service with personalized attention, ensuring clients’ present and future legal needs are comprehensively addressed.
The firm takes a strategic, client-centered approach, leveraging decades of experience to help seniors, families, and individuals with special needs navigate complex legal landscapes. They specialize in protecting family wealth, qualifying for public benefits like Medicaid, and planning for long-term care, with a focus on asset preservation, minimizing taxes, and avoiding familial disputes. Their team is highly skilled in both proactive planning and litigation when necessary.
Services Offered
- Elder Law
- Estate Planning
- Estate Litigation
- Advance Health Care Directives
- Asset Protection
- Guardianship
- Long-Term Care Planning
- Medicaid Planning & Applications
- Nursing Home Representation
- Probate & Estate Administration
- Mental Health & the Law
- Special Needs Planning
- Special Needs Trusts
- Letter of Intent
- Transition Planning
- ABLE Accounts Comparison
- Special Education Advocacy
- Evaluations
- Impartial Hearing Process
- School Discipline Matters
- IEP and CSE Meetings
- Corporate & Securities Law
- Hospitality Branding
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Private Investment Funds
- Private Placements
Serving clients in Westchester County, New York City, and throughout New York State, the firm is equipped to handle a wide range of elder law, estate planning, and special needs matters. Their attorneys are experienced in representing heirs, beneficiaries, trustees, executors, and individuals facing guardianship or Medicaid eligibility challenges.
