Lynne S. Hilowitz

Lynne S. Hilowitz: Attorney with DaSilva & Hilowitz PLLC
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Champion Badge Reviewed
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Biography

Recipient: Tower of David Award, State of Israel Bonds, 1989; Distinguished Service Award, New York State Assembly, 1989; Certificate of Recognition, Office of the District Attorney, 1989; Award of Appreciation for Outstanding Service to Rockland County, 1989; Distinguished Service Award presented by Rockland County Clerk, 1989. Contributing Writer/Author: Pre-Trial Motions in Matrimonial Actions, Family Advocate, Family Law Section, ABA, 1998; Crummey Powers in Estate Planning and CPLR 3211 Motions, One-On-One Publication, New York State Bar Association, 1996—; Gannet Newspapers (Journal News) on Criminalization of Medicaid Planning, December 9, 1996; Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning, Fall 1999. Co-Editor, New York Matrimonial Practice, West Group Publishing, 1996—; Tax Reform Act of 1997, One-On-One, NYSBA Publication, Summer 1998. Lecturer: New York State Bar Association; Rockland County Bar Association; Estate Planning Council of Rockland County, Inc. Member: Editorial Board of Matthew Bender's New York Domestic Relations Reporter; Rockland Business Association, 1996—; Hudson Valley Regional Conference Committee Consortium of Community Leaders, 1997—. Co-Chair, State of Israel Bonds Professional Colloquium, May 1998. Treasurer and Member, Board of Directors, Cornell Cooperative Extension, 1988-1990. President, 1997-2000 and Treasurer, 1996-1998, Estate Planning Council of Rockland County, Inc. Candidate: Rockland County Clerk, 1985; Town Justice, Town of Clarkstown, 1987.
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Areas of Practice (25)

  • Trusts and Estates
  • Estate Planning
  • Probate
  • Business Law
  • Real Property
  • Civil Litigation
  • Decedents Estates
  • Estate Administration
  • Estate Litigation
  • Estate Planning for the Elderly
  • Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples
  • Estate Settlements
  • Family Trusts
  • Family Wealth Transfer
  • Living Trusts
  • Personal Planning
  • Trust Administration
  • Trust and Estate Collections
  • Surrogates Court Practice
  • Retirement Planning
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Pet Trusts
  • Trust Law
  • Trust Litigation
  • Trust Planning

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Queens College of the City University of New York, B.A., 1977
Law School Attended:
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University, J.D., 1980
Year of First Admission:
1981
Admission:
1981, New York; 1986, Florida; 1986, New Jersey
Memberships:
Rockland County (President, 2010-2011; and Chair, 1997—, Surrogate's Court and Estate Planning Committee; Board of Directors, 1999—; Member, Judiciary Committee, 2000—), New York State (General Practice, Solo & Small Firm Section: Representative, Ninth Judicial District, 1995-1999; Chair, Trust and Estates Committee, 1997—; Treasurer, 1998-1999; Secretary, 1999-2000; Chair-Elect, 200-2001; Chair, 2002; Member, Board of Editors: FAX Update, 1996—; One-on-One Quarterly, 1996—) and American (Member: Family Law Section; Taxation Committee) Bar Associations; The Florida Bar; New York Family Law American Inn of Court (Barrister, 1998—), Delegate to NYSBA House of Delegates, 2012—.
ISLN:
906474813

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Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (21 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/02/12 in Trusts and Estates

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 04/02/12 in Personal Injury

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 04/02/12 in Trusts and Estates

    Ms. Hilowitz is an excellent attorney who is highly respected by her clients as well as her colleagues.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 04/02/12 in Estate Litigation

    I've know Lynn S. Hilowitz for many years. She is a well-respected leader of our legal community and an attorney with superior knowledge and skills.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 04/01/12 in Estate Planning

    I have worked with Lynne over the past several years regarding a number of various matter. She is an outstanding attorney.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Private Practice Lawyer on 04/01/12 in Estate Planning

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 04/01/12 in Estate Planning

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Private Practice Lawyer on 04/01/12 in Probate Administration

    She deserves an AV rating

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/01/12 in Trusts and Estates Taxation

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  • 4.2/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 07/16/11 in Matrimonial Law

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5.0/5.0 (4 reviews)

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5.0/5.0 (1 review)
Client Champion

I have known Lynne for many years. Approximately 15 years ago, I asked her to work with my parents to prepare their estate plan, which was not cookie-cutter. They were extremely pleased with her wor...

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