Albert B. Kukol

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Albert B. Kukol: Attorney with Levene Gouldin & Thompson, LLP
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Professional Background And Activities

• Broome County Bar Association

• New York State Bar Association (Section on Trusts and Estates, Member and Lecturer- Executive Committee, Section on Elder Law, Member and Lecturer)

• CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ™ Certification

• Academy of Special Needs Planners

• Financial Planning Association of the Southern Tier of New York, Inc. (Member and Director) —————————————————————————

• 'The New Tax Rules,' Speaker at the Broome County Bar Association Elder Law 2018 CLE, March 29th, 2018

• 'Securing the Future: What you should know before your special needs child becomes a legal adult,' Seminar Speaker, November 15, 2016

• 'Lifetime Giving, Minors and Incapacitated Beneficiaries' – Speaker to the New York State Bar Association, April 20th, 2016

• 'To Trust or Not to Trust' - Speaker to the Broome County Bar Association, Nov. 5th, 2015

Honorary Recognitions

• New York State Bar Association 2004 President's Pro Bono Service Attorney Award

• Selected for inclusion in "The Best Lawyers in America®" in the area of Elder Law, 2010-Present

• Selected for inclusion in New York Super Lawyers, Upstate Edition

• AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating

Publications

• Co-Author, "Creditor's Claims -- Do They Die With the Debtor?" NYSBA Journal (Feb. 2006) p. 18

• Co-Author, "The Conflicting Rights of Creditors and Beneficiaries in a Decedent's Estate -- An Examination of the Laws of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut" (2006)

Community Activities

• The Shore Owners Association of Chase's Lake, Inc. (Director, 2009-Present)

• Goodwill Theatre (Board of Directors, 2017-Present)

• NYSARC, Inc. Broome-Tioga County Chapter, dba Achieve (Guardianship Committee, 2013-Present)
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Areas of Practice (4)

  • Elder Law
  • Trusts & Estates
  • Guardianship
  • Special Needs

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
College of William & Mary, A.B., Anthropology, 1975; State University of New York at Binghamton, M.B.A., Finance, 1977
Law School Attended:
Albany Law School of Union University, J.D., magna cum laude, 1990
Year of First Admission:
1990
Admission:
1991, New York; 2010, Pennsylvania
Memberships:
Broome County and New York State (Member, Trusts and Estates Section; Elder Law Section) Bar Associations; Academy of Special Needs Planners; Financial Planning Association.
Reported Cases:
Matter of Gillette, 756 NYS 2d 835 (2003).
ISLN:
905693666

Peer Reviews

4.5/5.0 (22 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.5/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.5/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.5/5.0

  • Communication

    4.3/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.7/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 10/29/12 in Aged and Aging

    He is an expert, often speaking at CLE Seminars

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 10/24/12 in Aged and Aging

    Mr. Kukol is an outstanding practitioner in every way. He is generous with his time and advice to less knowledgeable in the field of elder law. A great lawyer and human being!

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 10/24/12 in Aged and Aging

    I am a sole practitioner who relies extensively on AL's expertise in handling elder law matters. I have referred many clients to him. His knowledge is exhaustive. His willingness to help is admirable. He is among the best of the attorneys with whom I... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 10/24/12 in Aged and Aging

    I have worked with Albert B. Kukol for about 15 years : very experienced, bright and capable

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 10/23/12 in Trusts and Estates

    Al Kukol's knowledge, experience and communication abilities in the field of trusts and estate is superlative. He is an effective counselor and advocate for the elderly and is an excellent speaker at our Che's

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 10/23/12 in Aged and Aging

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 10/16/12 in Trusts and Estates

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 10/15/12 in Aged and Aging

    I have known Al for many years and he is one of the best elder law attorneys I have encountered.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/25/12 in General Practice

    An outstanding lawyer and good citizen. Albert is very involved in the community.

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 10/29/12 in Trusts and Estates

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Contact Albert B. Kukol

Contact Information:

607-763-9211  Fax

www.lgtlegal.com

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