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Estate Planning Attorneys In Lindenhurst | Wills, Trusts & Guardianship in New York


Some of life’s toughest moments need strong, practiced legal help. You may be looking towards the future and be unsure of how to plan your estate. You have questions: how can you be sure your wishes are respected? Who will care for a special needs family member should the unexpected happen?


Alternatively, you may be trying to protect an elderly loved one or suspect that the care facility you’ve entrusted them to is harming them. Who can you turn to seek peace of mind, justice, and stability?


Hyl Conte Law, PLLC provides caring, dedicated legal help to individuals and families seeking to draw up Wills & Trusts, access Elder Law, and begin the journey of Special Needs Planning. No matter the challenge in front of you, we’re here to ensure that your family is well cared for and that your loved ones with special needs have a safe, stable guardianship in place to advocate for them and meet their needs.

Parental Guardianship & Supported Decision Making In New York

Guardianship Law focuses on the care, protection, and well-being of those with disabilities or diminished mental capacities who were either born with a developmental or mental disability or who acquired this disability or suffered mental decline later in life.


The attorneys of Hyl Conte Law, PLLC bring with them over 40 years of combined experience and a strong background in guardianship law. We’ll help you explore your concerns and your loved ones’ needs to ensure they are cared for financially, practically, and emotionally. Each special needs adult brings with them unique care requirements, an individual background, and special medical requirements that make selecting the right guardian imperative.


We’ll help you understand the law and your loved ones’ rights in language you can understand, helping ensure your special needs family member is protected, treated with respect, and provided for in the years to come.

We Help New York Family Businesses Plan For Succession


“At Hyl Conte Law, PLLC, we understand the importance of trust and will do what it takes to earn it."

Arthur J. Conte, Esq. -
Founding Partner, Hyl Conte Law, PLLC

Does your legacy include a business, a large enterprise, or even a small sole proprietorship? Making sure the company you’ve worked so hard to build is passed on to a competent, invested person is key to ensuring your hard work is respected and can continue.


At Hyl Conte Law, PLLC, we’ll help walk you through estate planning as a business owner with care, ensuring that your company’s financial needs, employees, core vision, and legacy are respected and ready to be passed on to the next generation of committed leadership.


We’ll help you understand and plan for the varied monetary, legal, and practical aspects of business estate planning, making sure your company is protected, viable, and ready to support your family well into the future.


Understand Estate Tax Return Laws Better With The Help Of An Attorney

How can taxes impact your family after you’ve passed away? If you’re leaving your loved ones a legacy, whether this includes property, liquid assets, or heirloom items, it’s crucial to understand how to help your heirs avoid unnecessary taxation as they stay compliant with the law.


With decades of combined experience helping clients and their families understand estate tax return laws, we’ll help you plan for the future, safeguard your assets, and guide your heirs in navigating tax law with care and discernment.

Client Testimonials


“Paul and his team come highly recommended & for good reason. Their professionalism and attention to detail made the estate planning process seamless and stress-free. Five stars - highly recommend.”

– Owens R.

Hyl Conte Law, PLLC - By The Numbers


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Convenient locations in New York, including our flagship location at 186 South 1st Street in Lindenhurst, NY that we use to facilitate the needs of our clients in Suffolk & Nassau County.

**Offices in Astoria, & Hauppauge by appointment only.

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Areas of practice within which Hyl Conte Law, PLLC exhibits their expertise and knowledge when it comes to the legal profession, practicing in fields such as Elder Law, Probates, Trust Administration, Business Planning, and more.

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Years of experience in the legal field with Elder Law, Medicaid Applications, Probates, Trusts and various other legal concerns; giving you, the client, comfort that you'll properly represented when it comes to your legal matter.

An Experienced Inheritance Dispute Lawyer Serving New York


For 24 years, attorney Paul Hyl of Hyl Conte Law, PLLC, has helped families resolve inheritance disputes. A 2000 graduate of Saint John’s University School of Law, he’s prepared to help you work through the legal, financial, and emotional nuances of these disagreements with professionalism, care, and an eye on your legal rights as a benefactor.


When facing the struggle of a contested probate, allow a seasoned, hard-working estate planning lawyer to review all legal documents and give his objective, professional opinion on the issues you face.


With backgrounds in tax law, estate law, elder law, and real estate, Paul Hyl’s well-rounded, thoughtful proficiency can help you navigate a host of complications, disputes, and legal questions.

Frequently Asked Questions


A: Yes, opportunistic, unethical staff at nursing homes can steal money, valuables, and other items of worth from your loved one. It’s important to keep an eye on your elderly family member’s finances and well-being.

If you suspect that your loved one is being stolen from by nursing home staff, reach out to the elder law attorneys of Hyl Conte Law, PLLC, for determined, caring legal help.
A: A guardianship arrangement legally appoints someone to care for a special-needs person’s finances, well-being, and living arrangements. This guardian is entrusted to manage and pay for living expenses and care responsibly, as well as make sure that the dignity and healthcare needs of the special needs person are respected and seen to.

It’s important to make sure your vulnerable family member is well cared for, and Hyl Conte Law, PLLC offers years of experience helping families navigate guardianship law comprehensively and compassionately.
A: Legal Guardianship forms can be obtained through the New York Courts website. While you can certainly complete these forms on your own, it’s best to consult with a seasoned guardianship lawyer to ensure these forms are filed correctly and to help safeguard your loved one’s interests and long-term care.
A: Reach out to a law firm practiced in handling and prosecuting elder abuse cases immediately. Elder abuse in nursing homes can be physical, emotional, or financial. Neglect is also seen in many nursing homes, with residents not receiving proper nutrition, hydration, sanitary care, or medical attention.

The elder law attorneys of Hyl Conte Law, PLLC can help investigate your loved one’s treatment, compile and preserve evidence of abuse, and seek the justice and damages that your elderly family member needs and deserves.
A: If your loved one has received assets held in trust for specific purposes, such as financing a child’s education, you may have grounds for legal action if those funds are being used for purposes contrary to the trust’s terms.

Getting in touch with an estate lawyer is crucial to helping you review and understand the terms of a trust and determine if financial misuse has occurred.

Facing Difficulties With Estate, Guardianship, Or Elder Abuse Concerns? Reach Out To Us Today!


Life’s most pressing questions require skilled, attentive legal help. When you need help navigating estate planning, holding negligent or abusive parties accountable, or ensuring your special-needs loved one is cared for, reach out to Hyl Conte Law, PLLC.


You’re not alone, and our team of experienced, devoted attorneys can work with you to review your case, answer your questions, and advocate for you and your family.


Have questions, or in need of dedicated legal guidance? Get your questions answered now - call us for your free, 20-minute phone consultation at (877) 200-6845.

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