Our Office
Trusted Counsel
for What Matters Most
We combine a mastery of trusts and estates law with related practice areas to deliver practical, highly tailored legal strategies. Our approach is grounded in careful listening, disciplined analysis, and a focus on tax efficiency, risk management, and long-term objectives.
The practice is led personally by Jason D. Jones, ensuring direct attorney involvement at every stage, whether planning for the future, administering estates, or navigating sensitive family and fiduciary matters.
— What We Handle —
Our Commitment
We Care
We approach estate, family, and fiduciary matters with discretion, compassion, and a deep respect for your goals and values.
We Serve
Clients receive direct, attentive counsel from our principal-led practice, with clear communication and solutions tailored to your unique circumstances.
We Follow Up
We remain attentive to legal and tax developments that may affect your plan and proactively reach out when updates or opportunities arise.
Counsel You Can Rely On
What We Do
Our Practice Areas
A Thoughtful, Personalized Approach
What Sets Us Apart
Thoughtful Planning
Careful listening and disciplined analysis, focused on tax efficiency, risk management, and long-term objectives.
Disciplined Legal Judgment
Sound, candid counsel that anticipates problems before they surface and structures durable solutions.
Experience With Diverse Family Structures
Guidance built for families of every shape, by birth or by choice, blended, and multi-generational.
Direct, Principal-Led Representation
Direct attorney involvement at every stage, led personally by Jason D. Jones from first call to conclusion.
— What sets us apart —
Practical guidance. Lasting solutions. Representation you can trust.
Client Reviews
Trusted by Clients Across New York
Real stories from individuals and families we’ve had the privilege to serve.
My wife and I were looking for an attorney to help with estate planning after the birth of our daughter. We are glad we found Jason! Jason spent the time to walk us through the various documents comprising the overall plan, and Jason was extremely responsive in all of our questions and requests. Jason worked within our desired timeframe, and we could not be happier with Jason's level of service and professionalism. We highly recommend Jason.
Steven Marino
Verified Client · Google Review
We needed an attorney to prepare updated estate planning documents, specifically Last Wills & Testaments, Powers of Attorney and Healthcare Proxies with Advanced Directive. We found Jason using a local bar association lawyer referral service. Our initial consultation with Jason was a meeting via Zoom, during which he asked specifics of our situation and goals. He explained the documents, the process for preparing them, and his fee structure.
Joseph Lanz
Verified Client · Google Review
Having dealt with many attorneys both professionally and personally, Jason Jones is without hesitation the very best attorney I have ever had the pleasure of working with on several different issues. Not only is he particularly astute and knowledgeable, but more importantly, he is very ethical and approaches every discussion with your best interests, ethically and pragmatically, at the core of everything he does.
Daniela Leggiadro
Verified Client · Google Review
Working with attorney Jason D. Jones on our wills and trusts was the best decision we could have made for our peace of mind and future security. Time would pass and we would start all over but never get it done. No one likes working on a last will and testament or thinking about estate planning, difficult health decisions, and end-of-life issues. We found so many excuses to put it off. He met every deadline he set and made sure we did too.
Peter Brash
Verified Client · Google Review
Jason made the estate planning process clear, efficient, and stress-free from start to finish. He was professional, responsive, and took the time to explain everything in a way that was easy to understand. I felt confident that every detail was handled with care, and the entire experience exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend Jason to anyone looking for knowledgeable, trustworthy estate planning services.
Peter Wijk
Verified Client · Google Review
I chose Jason as my estate lawyer when my mother passed in 2022. He was beyond incredible to work with from start to finish. Kind, responsive, caring and patient, he led me through the stressful process of becoming executor of my mom's estate with clarity and poise. He also represented me during the closing for her apartment and thank god, I would have been lost without his help. A wonderfully helpful attorney.
thea habjanic
Verified Client · Google Review
My wife and I were looking for an attorney to help with estate planning after the birth of our daughter. We are glad we found Jason! Jason spent the time to walk us through the various documents comprising the overall plan, and Jason was extremely responsive in all of our questions and requests. Jason worked within our desired timeframe, and we could not be happier with Jason's level of service and professionalism. We highly recommend Jason.
Steven Marino
Verified Client · Google Review
I chose Jason as my estate lawyer when my mother passed in 2022. He was beyond incredible to work with from start to finish. Kind, responsive, caring and patient, he led me through the stressful process of becoming executor of my mom’s estate with clarity and poise. He also represented me during the closing for her apartment and thank god, I would have been lost without his help. A wonderfully helpful attorney.
thea habjanic
Verified Client · Google Review
Having dealt with many attorneys both professionally and personally, Jason Jones is without hesitation the very best attorney I have ever had the pleasure of working with on several different issues. Not only is he particularly astute and knowledgeable, but more importantly, he is very ethical and approaches every discussion with your best interests, ethically and pragmatically, at the core of everything he does.
Daniela Leggiadro
Verified Client · Google Review
We needed an attorney to prepare updated estate planning documents, specifically Last Wills & Testaments, Powers of Attorney and Healthcare Proxies with Advanced Directive. We found Jason using a local bar association lawyer referral service. Our initial consultation with Jason was a meeting via Zoom, during which he asked specifics of our situation and goals. He explained the documents, the process for preparing them, and his fee structure.
Joseph Lanz
Verified Client · Google Review
Jason made the estate planning process clear, efficient, and stress-free from start to finish. He was professional, responsive, and took the time to explain everything in a way that was easy to understand.
I felt confident that every detail was handled with care, and the entire experience exceeded my expectations.
I highly recommend Jason to anyone looking for knowledgeable, trustworthy estate planning services.
Peter Wijk
Verified Client · Google Review
Working with attorney Jason D. Jones on our wills and trusts was the best decision we could have made for our peace of mind and future security. Time would pass and we would start all over but never get it done. No one likes working on a last will and testament or thinking about estate planning, difficult health decisions, and end-of-life issues. We found so many excuses to put it off. He met every deadline he set and made sure we did too.
Peter Brash
Verified Client · Google Review
Insights
Recent Insights
We believe informed clients make better decisions. Through our blog and periodic updates, we share commentary on developments in trusts and estates, fiduciary matters, and related private-client issues, both during active engagements and beyond, so clients remain informed as laws and circumstances evolve.
Howard Hughes's Estate and the Document That Filled the Silence
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Marlon Brando's Estate and the House That Was Never in the Will
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Aretha Franklin's Estate and the Spiral Notebook in the Couch
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Sumner Redstone's Estate and the Advance Directive That Became a Battlefield
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Andy Warhol's Estate and the High Cost of a Low Appraisal
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Tom Clancy's Estate and the Clause That Overruled the Will
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Gloria Vanderbilt's Estate and the Trust That Decided a Childhood
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Casey Kasem's Estate and the Gate His Children Couldn't Pass
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J. Seward Johnson's Estate and the Late Marriage That Went to Trial
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Doris Duke's Estate and the Weight of a Testator's Choice
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Joint vs. Separate Revocable Trusts in New York: Which Is Right for You?
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Brooke Astor's Estate and the Betrayal Closest to Home
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The Pied-à-Terre Tax: What New York City Property Owners Need to Know
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Huguette Clark's Estate and the Question of Who Was in the Room
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Marilyn Monroe’s Estate and the Legal Afterlife of a Legacy
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Why You May Need a Will Even If You Think Otherwise
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Temporary Administration in New York: A Useful Tool When an Estate Is Stalled
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How Do I Inherit a Car in New York After Someone Dies?
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Lifetime Gifting and Control: A Strategic Tension in Estate Planning
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Trusts and Wills: When Probate Avoidance Actually Matters
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