
Laura Cowan
New York, NY
Licensed for 8 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Estate Planning
Language
English
About
Attorney Laura Cowan’s estate planning practice focuses on helping individuals and families make important decisions today to avoid unnecessary pain and conflict tomorrow. She understands how complicated the estate planning process can be and guides her clients to ensure that their loved ones are taken care of and their final wishes are carried out.Laura’s expertise includes family protection, wealth preservation, and values-based planning, as well as planning strategies for unmarried couples and divorced individuals. Whether you are married or single, with a traditional family or blended one, just starting out or looking back on a life well-lived, Laura will help you craft a plan that achieves your goals today and for years to come.Laura received her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Iowa State University and is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Law School. As a first-year law student, Laura won the Best Oralist Award in her Legal Research and Writing course. She was an Associate Editor on the Journal of Law & Inequality and a recipient of the L. Charles and Lillian Gay Endowment Fund Scholarship. Laura interned for The Honorable Joan N. Ericksen, District Judge, District of Minnesota during her second year of law school. A former CPA with experience at Ernst & Young and Goldman Sachs, Laura is uniquely qualified to guide her clients through the often confusing maze of estate planning.Laura was named a Rising Star™ by Super Lawyers™ in 2019 and 2020, an award reserved for the top 2.5% of attorneys in New York. She was ranked the “2nd Best Estate Planning Attorney in New York” in 2019 by Yelp out of over 800 attorneys, and was featured as a “Top Woman Attorney in New York” in the March 21, 2020 issue of the New York Times. Laura has spoken at the UN Headquarters on estate planning for non-citizens and has been published in Forbes. A frequent speaker at schools, workplaces, and churches, Laura enjoys educating her community on the benefits of estate planning.
Practices Areas
Estate Planning
Probate
Language
English
Contact
Law Office of Laura E. Cowan PLLC200 Park AvenueSuite 1700New York, NY, 10166200 Park AvenueSuite 1700Suite 1700New York, NY, 10166
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Laura helped with my estate planning and established a living trust - from the first consultation to the end of the process, she was very thorough and provided detailed and clear advice for my situation. She took the time to explain legal terms/clauses and address my multiple questions, which made me very comfortable and confident in working with her. Not only did she help me establish the living trust, she also provided great advice on other non-financial aspects (such as funeral planning, intellectual property protection etc). I would certainly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a trusted partner in estate planning as she provides personalized advice, clear information on the process / legal documentation and is very easy-going to work with! Thank you Laura!
My husband and I recently worked with Laura to create a revocable living trust and an estate plan. She walked us through everything from beginning to end and made the entire process very easy to understand. We are also in the process of buying a house, and she went above and beyond to create additional documents that we need to put the house in our trust from day one. Great work and a joy to work with - thanks Laura!
In February 2019, I began to look for a FEMALE estate planning lawyer online. Not many names came up. Laura Cowan was the name I chose first. Her website at the time (recently revised) indicated she offered individual guidance, set fees made clear in advance, and yearly complimentary document review once an estate plan is in place. I signed up for an individual consultation in March 2019. Laura laid out multiple options and their consequences, using my own financial data as the example. It was an excellent session . . . and totally free! Already in the email confirming my appointment, Laura assured me there was no obligation. I could follow up immediately with her. Or, if I wasn't ready to move forward, that was fine, too. In fact, I have not been able to proceed, mostly due to my own indecision about what I want done and whom I trust to do it. When I figure that out, Laura Cowan will make it happen. She emails me from time to time to see how my decision-making is progressing. I don't do online evaluations for anyone. But I'm posting this review for Laura because she has provided me with welcome information and significant peace of mind. I consider her my partner in this very important end-of-life planning. Also, I think many people will benefit from her expertise and her generosity.
Throughout the entire estate planning process, Laura was very helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly. She took the time to thoroughly explain everything and made sure that all questions were answered. Highly recommend her services to anyone needing an estate planning attorney.
Working with Laura on my estate plan was a pleasure. She is comprehensive and diligent in her expertise and advice, responsive and erudite. I highly recommend her.
We worked with Laura for the creation of my parents' trust. From the very first meeting which takes place at her free orientation seminar she is wonderful. Laura does such an amazing job of explaining your options and answering every single question that they (and my sister and I) had, we all felt 100% comfortable working with her. Before meeting her I was intimidated by the process, but after the orientation knew she was the best person for us to work with. And we all highly recommend her.
Superior Service, Superior Product. Laura listened to what I wanted/needed, and I left with information and materials that I understood and met all legal and personal requirements...
Laura was informative and helpful through every step of the process. Her estate planning process is very structured and intuitive and provides ample time to make decisions and review and understand the ramifications of said decisions. She has an excellent ability to communicate complex legal concepts and is quite prompt when providing answers to follow-up questions. Her free informational seminars are a helpful first step to understand the benefits of a well-designed estate plan. She is a solid resource for those looking for estate planning guidance.
Laura helped with my estate planning and established a living trust - from the first consultation to the end of the process, she was very thorough and provided detailed and clear advice for my situation. She took the time to explain legal terms/clauses and address my multiple questions, which made me very comfortable and confident in working with her. Not only did she help me establish the living trust, she also provided great advice on other non-financial aspects (such as funeral planning, intellectual property protection etc). I would certainly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a trusted partner in estate planning as she provides personalized advice, clear information on the process / legal documentation and is very easy-going to work with! Thank you Laura!
My husband and I recently worked with Laura to create a revocable living trust and an estate plan. She walked us through everything from beginning to end and made the entire process very easy to understand. We are also in the process of buying a house, and she went above and beyond to create additional documents that we need to put the house in our trust from day one. Great work and a joy to work with - thanks Laura!
In February 2019, I began to look for a FEMALE estate planning lawyer online. Not many names came up. Laura Cowan was the name I chose first. Her website at the time (recently revised) indicated she offered individual guidance, set fees made clear in advance, and yearly complimentary document review once an estate plan is in place. I signed up for an individual consultation in March 2019. Laura laid out multiple options and their consequences, using my own financial data as the example. It was an excellent session . . . and totally free! Already in the email confirming my appointment, Laura assured me there was no obligation. I could follow up immediately with her. Or, if I wasn't ready to move forward, that was fine, too. In fact, I have not been able to proceed, mostly due to my own indecision about what I want done and whom I trust to do it. When I figure that out, Laura Cowan will make it happen. She emails me from time to time to see how my decision-making is progressing. I don't do online evaluations for anyone. But I'm posting this review for Laura because she has provided me with welcome information and significant peace of mind. I consider her my partner in this very important end-of-life planning. Also, I think many people will benefit from her expertise and her generosity.
Throughout the entire estate planning process, Laura was very helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly. She took the time to thoroughly explain everything and made sure that all questions were answered. Highly recommend her services to anyone needing an estate planning attorney.
Working with Laura on my estate plan was a pleasure. She is comprehensive and diligent in her expertise and advice, responsive and erudite. I highly recommend her.
We worked with Laura for the creation of my parents' trust. From the very first meeting which takes place at her free orientation seminar she is wonderful. Laura does such an amazing job of explaining your options and answering every single question that they (and my sister and I) had, we all felt 100% comfortable working with her. Before meeting her I was intimidated by the process, but after the orientation knew she was the best person for us to work with. And we all highly recommend her.
Superior Service, Superior Product. Laura listened to what I wanted/needed, and I left with information and materials that I understood and met all legal and personal requirements...
Laura was informative and helpful through every step of the process. Her estate planning process is very structured and intuitive and provides ample time to make decisions and review and understand the ramifications of said decisions. She has an excellent ability to communicate complex legal concepts and is quite prompt when providing answers to follow-up questions. Her free informational seminars are a helpful first step to understand the benefits of a well-designed estate plan. She is a solid resource for those looking for estate planning guidance.
Laura helped with my estate planning and established a living trust - from the first consultation to the end of the process, she was very thorough and provided detailed and clear advice for my situation. She took the time to explain legal terms/clauses and address my multiple questions, which made me very comfortable and confident in working with her. Not only did she help me establish the living trust, she also provided great advice on other non-financial aspects (such as funeral planning, intellectual property protection etc). I would certainly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a trusted partner in estate planning as she provides personalized advice, clear information on the process / legal documentation and is very easy-going to work with! Thank you Laura!
My husband and I recently worked with Laura to create a revocable living trust and an estate plan. She walked us through everything from beginning to end and made the entire process very easy to understand. We are also in the process of buying a house, and she went above and beyond to create additional documents that we need to put the house in our trust from day one. Great work and a joy to work with - thanks Laura!
In February 2019, I began to look for a FEMALE estate planning lawyer online. Not many names came up. Laura Cowan was the name I chose first. Her website at the time (recently revised) indicated she offered individual guidance, set fees made clear in advance, and yearly complimentary document review once an estate plan is in place. I signed up for an individual consultation in March 2019. Laura laid out multiple options and their consequences, using my own financial data as the example. It was an excellent session . . . and totally free! Already in the email confirming my appointment, Laura assured me there was no obligation. I could follow up immediately with her. Or, if I wasn't ready to move forward, that was fine, too. In fact, I have not been able to proceed, mostly due to my own indecision about what I want done and whom I trust to do it. When I figure that out, Laura Cowan will make it happen. She emails me from time to time to see how my decision-making is progressing. I don't do online evaluations for anyone. But I'm posting this review for Laura because she has provided me with welcome information and significant peace of mind. I consider her my partner in this very important end-of-life planning. Also, I think many people will benefit from her expertise and her generosity.
Throughout the entire estate planning process, Laura was very helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly. She took the time to thoroughly explain everything and made sure that all questions were answered. Highly recommend her services to anyone needing an estate planning attorney.
Working with Laura on my estate plan was a pleasure. She is comprehensive and diligent in her expertise and advice, responsive and erudite. I highly recommend her.
We worked with Laura for the creation of my parents' trust. From the very first meeting which takes place at her free orientation seminar she is wonderful. Laura does such an amazing job of explaining your options and answering every single question that they (and my sister and I) had, we all felt 100% comfortable working with her. Before meeting her I was intimidated by the process, but after the orientation knew she was the best person for us to work with. And we all highly recommend her.
Superior Service, Superior Product. Laura listened to what I wanted/needed, and I left with information and materials that I understood and met all legal and personal requirements...
Laura was informative and helpful through every step of the process. Her estate planning process is very structured and intuitive and provides ample time to make decisions and review and understand the ramifications of said decisions. She has an excellent ability to communicate complex legal concepts and is quite prompt when providing answers to follow-up questions. Her free informational seminars are a helpful first step to understand the benefits of a well-designed estate plan. She is a solid resource for those looking for estate planning guidance.