Trusts and Estates
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Cynthia C. Altchek is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Nonprofit / Charities Law and Trusts and Estates. Cynthia C., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Cynthia C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jurisdiction
New York
State Capital
Albany
Highest Court
New York Court of Appeals
Bar Association
New York State Bar Association
Typical Consultation
$150-$300
Typical Hourly Range
$225-$425/hr
Fee Model Notes
Estate planning often uses flat-fee packages, while probate disputes tend to be hourly.
Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.
Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2023
Jennifer Evans
Our family needed to restructure a long-standing charitable foundation, a process that involved navigating complex New York nonprofit law and updating decades-old trust documents. We selected Cynthia Altchek at Katten based on her specific recognition in Nonprofit/Charities and Trusts and Estates law. From our first meeting, her command of the intricate details was evident, yet she explained every step in clear, accessible terms. She meticulously reviewed our founding documents and proposed a modernized structure that not only ensured compliance but also enhanced our philanthropic goals. Her dual expertise was crucial; she seamlessly integrated the charitable entity requirements with the family's estate planning considerations. Despite her relatively recent graduation from Georgetown Law, her work product was exceptionally thorough and forward-thinking. The process concluded efficiently, and we now have a robust framework for the future. Cynthia’s professionalism, strategic insight, and genuine commitment to our mission made a potentially daunting undertaking remarkably smooth. We have the utmost confidence in her counsel.