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Kantrowitz, Goldhamer, Graifman, Perlmutter & Carballo, P.C.

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Barry S. Kantrowitz, Esq.

Last Updated: Aug 29, 2026

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Elder Law Attorneys Serving New York & New Jersey

Powers of Attorney, Advance Directives, and Medicaid Planning

At KGG, our skilled estate lawyers have significant experience with all aspects of elder law and estate planning. Every adult should consider creating a durable power of attorney in case he or she becomes unable to manage his or her own financial affairs. Our attorneys can also explain your options for qualifying for Medicaid without wasting your assets.

Attorney Arnold Reiter, Esq., is of counsel to our firm. With his decades of experience, he is a valuable asset available to assist our clients in all areas of estate planning and administration.

Why Do I Need a Power of Attorney and a Living Will?

We have seen families torn apart by guardianship proceedings and end-of-life decisions. To avoid these problems, we can help you create documents that transfer the authority to handle your affairs to the people you trust if you become unable to do so yourself. By coupling a power of attorney with a health care proxy and living will, you may well avoid guardianship issues before they arise.

Need a Durable Power of Attorney or Advance Directives?

If you ever become incapacitated by injury or illness and already have legal documents in place to protect your interests and state your wishes, there should not be any need for guardianship proceedings. A person of your choice will be empowered to manage your assets, living arrangements, and health care decisions in accordance with your wishes and instructions, relieving your family of uncertainty and ensuring your intentions are carried out.

Crucial elements of an estate plan include:

Durable financial power of attorney to manage finances and real estate, and to handle your day-to-day personal business.

Advance health care directive to name a health care agent to make health care decisions if you are unable, and a living will to specify your end-of-life wishes to doctors and family.

Medicaid planning to ensure that you are not disqualified from the benefits you need.

Looking for Assistance with Elder Law and Estate Planning?

Take the necessary steps to protect yourself and your family today. Please call our offices in Rockland County, New York, or Bergen County, New Jersey at (866) 971-0927 to schedule an appointment, or fill out our online contact form. Messages left after business hours are returned promptly. If you need to meet with us in the evening, we can schedule accordingly.

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   LWelsh 
 7 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Clever and efficient.
  
 
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   Kenny Perlow 
 28 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. KGG Law, and Barry Kantrowitz in particular, set the bar high for what a thorough, practical, strategic, compassionate and smart lawyer can be. Everything about Barry's advice and representation was exemplary and the stress mitigation that resulted was invaluable. On top of that, the ultimate result Barry achieved was beyond what was reasonable to expect and we are forever grateful. Often, people say that you hire a lawyer to prevent a problem. Sometimes, unfortunately, you need an attorney to solve a problem and I could not recommend Barry and his firm any more highly in that regard.
  
 
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   Aliza Ali 
 92 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My dad had a great experience with this law firm. From the very beginning, the team was professional, knowledgeable, and always willing to answer our questions. They kept us informed throughout the entire process and made what could have been a very stressful situation much easier to handle. We truly appreciated their dedication, honesty, and hard work. Thanks to their support, my dad felt confident every step of the way. We are very grateful for everything they did and would highly recommend this firm to anyone looking for reliable legal representation.
  
 
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   Jana Montero 
 95 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a wonderful experience working with Sam Smith. He was very responsive, thorough, and easy to work with from start to finish. He walked me through everything clearly and made what started as a very stressful situation for me into something completely manageable. I would not hesitate to recommend him and the firm!
  
 
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   Mike Sakmann 
 101 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I sought legal advice regarding an employment matter and had an excellent experience working with Sam Smith, Esq. at KGG Law. Sam was thorough, attentive, and took the time to listen carefully to my concerns before providing clear, thoughtful guidance. I appreciated the professionalism and care shown throughout the process, and I would confidently recommend KGG Law to anyone in need of legal assistance.
  
 
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   Liz Hecker 
 107 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I can't say enough about this firm. They manage to comfort you during the whole legal process while staying professional and doing what is right. I would recommend them to anyone and also hire them again if I need legal help.
  
 
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   Brandy Miller 
 130 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Kate is the best. She helped me very quickly, and was very attentive with all of my needs. So thankful for her
  
 
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   Mike Greenspan 
 143 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Kate Carballo is a dedicated, passionate, and creative attorney whom I had the pleasure to lecture with at a state trial lawyer's conference. Kate's lecture demonstrated how she uses her innovative and "out-of-the-box thinking" to achieve outstanding results for her injured clients. That Kate is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a civil trial attorney is a testament to her skills, experience and commitment to excellence.
  
 
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   Jonathan Sampson 
 150 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Was referred to KGG law by a friend and could not have asked for better legal representation. They walked me through every step of the process after my accident and began every call with “ how are you feeling” which was just one example of how much they care about their clients. They handled my case very efficiently, professionally and courteously. My attorney Kate Carballo was a rock star! So clearly experienced, she consistently made me feel at ease with the process. Highly recommend
  
 
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   Vinnie Kung 
 153 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a great experience with the team at KGG Law. While it was a traumatic time for our family, they made it very easy for us and explained all of our options. They even performed due diligence to make sure that after our settlement, there would be no further issues which I think is even more important than the settlement itself. Thank you!

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