Amato Law, PLLC is a boutique trusts and estates law firm located in New York City devoted to providing a comprehensive and holistic approach to estate planning. We advise our clients on all aspects of estate planning, including matters related to asset management protection, business succession planning, and the transition of wealth to subsequent generations. In addition, we counsel clients in wa
ys to proactively address special family needs, which may include asset protection planning (in the event of illness) and establish trusts to provide for certain family members. And for clients who have philanthropic interests, we advise on the ideal framework for charitable giving and endowments. Careful consideration is given to customizing client needs while taking into account the restrictions imposed by complex federal and state law. The firm’s founder, Linda Amato, is a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorney’s, an elite membership organization dedicated to providing continuous legal education to its members. As a result, our firm keeps abreast of current and proposed laws that affect the transfer of wealth. We work closely with our clients so that we can identify the optimal strategies for the protection and disposition of their assets. For additional information about estate planning visit our website www.amatoestateplanning.com, or call us today at 212-355-5255 to schedule an appointment. ABOUT LINDA AMATO
Linda Amato is a New York City-based attorney in private practice. Linda’s unique background in asset management, health care, and law have developed her expertise in estate-planning matters, enabling her to identify and create optimal plans for each of her clients. Linda is passionate about working with individuals, families, and businesses. She is dedicated to helping her clients avoid probate, and minimize Federal and State taxes. Linda understands that although most clients share many of the same concerns—such as tax planning, health care cost in the event of illness, and wealth preservation—she is committed to crafting the best possible, customized estate plan for every client. EXPERIENCE
Linda’s combined background in law, finance, and health care enables her to provide the highest-quality estate planning services to individuals, families, and businesses. Prior to forming her private practice, Linda worked with an asset management company owned by one of Europe’s largest private banks. Her practice focused on compliance, operational and regulatory matters related to investing in complex investment strategies. Linda’s top priority was protecting client assets. Prior to and post the Lehman crisis she took an active role in advising investment managers on counterparty risk and how to mitigate the risk of losing client money in the event of brokerage insolvency. Before her career in law, Linda worked in the health care industry where she advocated on behalf of her clients as a licensed clinical social worker. Her steep knowledge of entitlements—including Medicare, Medicaid, and Veterans’ benefits, coupled with acting in the capacity of guardian and court-appointed evaluator are invaluable skills for an estate planning attorney. She is dedicated to providing her clients and their families with an unparalleled level of service, no matter the size of the estate. EDUCATION
In addition to her Master’s in Social Work from New York University, Linda earned her Juris Doctorate from DePaul University College of Law. While in law school she ranked among the top 5% of her class, was a member of the law review and interned with the Hon. Nolan, United States District Court Northern District Court of Illinois. Linda is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.
