About Werner, Zaroff, Slotnick, Stern & Ashkenazy LLP — General Practice Lynbrook New York

Werner, Zaroff, Slotnick, Stern & Ashkenazy LLP provides general practice Lynbrook services to clients across the Nassau County area. Werner, Zaroff, Slotnick, Stern & Ashkenazy LLP (WZSS&A) is a long-established Long Island firm based on Sunrise Highway in Lynbrook. The firm serves clients across Nassau and Suffolk counties with services spanning estate planning, probate, real estate transactions, business formation, and matrimonial matters. Attorneys appear regularly in the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive in Mineola.

Located in Lynbrook, NY, the practice serves residents who need responsive counsel grounded in local court procedure. For visitors looking to compare options, the directory of Lynbrook attorneys lists additional firms in the same area for side-by-side review.

What Clients Say

Clients consistently mention careful explanations of complex documents, prompt responses to phone calls and email, and a willingness to handle small estate matters with the same care given to larger transactions. Reviewers also describe the support staff as knowledgeable and patient.

General Practice Lynbrook — Practice Areas & Services

• Estate planning, wills, and probate. WZSS&A drafts wills, healthcare proxies, and powers of attorney that comply with New York EPTL requirements and Surrogate’s Court practice in Nassau County.
• Real estate transactions. Residential and small-commercial closings across Long Island, including title review, contract negotiation, and coordination with local lenders.
• Business formation and contracts. LLC, S-corp, and partnership formation under New York Business Corporation Law, plus contract drafting for small businesses in the Five Towns and surrounding communities.
• Matrimonial and family matters. Uncontested divorces, separation agreements, and prenuptial agreements handled in Nassau County Supreme Court.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the probate process take in Nassau County?

Probate timelines in Nassau County Surrogate’s Court typically run six to twelve months for an uncontested estate. Complications such as missing heirs or contested wills can extend the timeline. The firm prepares and files the probate petition at the Surrogate’s Court at 262 Old Country Road in Mineola.

Do you offer flat fees for estate planning documents?

Yes. Most basic will, healthcare proxy, and durable power of attorney packages are offered as flat-fee engagements so clients know the total cost up front. More complex trusts or estate-tax planning are typically billed hourly with a written retainer.

Which courts does the firm regularly appear in?

The firm appears most often in Nassau County Supreme Court (100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola), Nassau County Surrogate’s Court (262 Old Country Road, Mineola), and the District Court of Nassau County in Hempstead. Attorneys are also admitted in the Eastern District of New York federal court.