About

 Since joining Weiss, Buell & Bell in 1989, Ms. Bell has concentrated her practice in trusts and estates matters at all levels of complexity, probate and estate administration, and is particularly recognized for her work with domestic partners and non-traditional families. Whether developing an estate plan or working on an estate matter, Erica Bell believes in working in close collaboration with her clients to gain a deeper understanding of their unique situations, needs and goals.  She has the ability to make them comfortable speaking openly about relevant but sensitive personal issues which often play a significant role in shaping the way she advises and represent each client. Erica Bell has a depth of knowledge and experience in estate planning and probate matters, including gift and estate tax issues.  Estate planning attorney Ms. Bell possesses first rate writing skills and a knack for explaining complicated legal concepts in layperson’s terms without ever talking down to clients.  Ms. Bell has a reputation for scrupulous ethics, honesty and integrity.  She is highly respected by her colleagues as a go to person for advice regarding estate planning and probate matters, and is proud to have earned the coveted Martindale Hubbell AV rating.  With offices in New York City, estate planning attorney Erica Bell is a sought after lecturer in her field, especially (but not exclusively) with respect to cutting edge LGBT and domestic partnership issues.  Erica has been extensively quoted in Newsday, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, New York Daily News and the New York Post and has appeared on several programs on CNBC and on In the Life to discuss a variety of estate planning topics. Among other achievements, Ms. Bell is proud to have represented the Estate of H. Kenneth Ranftle, which resulted in the first recognition of a surviving same sex spouse in a probate proceeding in New York.

Practices Areas

Estate Planning

Probate

Language

English

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