George H Gray

George H Gray

Gray & Feldman LLP
  • Elder Law, Estate Planning, Tax Law ...
  • New York
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George Gray is a partner in the law firm of Gray & Feldman LLP, where his practice concentrates in the areas of special needs planning, estate planning and administration, business and tax law. He is a member of the Monroe County and New York State Bar Associations and is active in the Tax and Trust and Estates Sections of these associations. He serves as a member of the Executive Committee of the Monroe County Estate Planning Council and is active on its Program Committee. SPECIAL NEEDS PLANNING: Through his long association with the Starbridge (formerly LDA Life and Learning Services) in Rochester, New York, Mr. Gray has develpoed an expertise in advising families of persons with a disability on the establishment and operation of Special Needs Trusts. Mr. Gray has made presentations on a variety of business, tax and estate planning topics throughout western and central New York State. Mr. Gray is the author of two books -- "Special Needs Planning: A Guide to Families in New York with a Loved One with a Disability" and "Estate Planning & Administration: A Simple Guide to New Yorkers." ESTATE PLANNING Mr Gray has advised clients on the legal and tax aspects of "choice-of-entity" in which to conduct a business and the use of "pass through" entities for estate planning purposes. He currently serves on the Executive Council of the Trust & Estates Section of the Monroe County Bar Association. ELDER LAW Mr. Gray is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Mr.. Gray is a graduate of Hamilton College and Albany Law School of Union University.

Practice Areas
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Tax Law
Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Additional Practice Areas
  • Medicaid Planning
  • Special Needs Planning
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New York
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Languages
  • English
Education
Albany Law School
J.D. (1976)
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Hamilton College
B.A.
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Awards
Outstanding Community Partner
Starbridge (formerly LDA Life & Learning)
The Outstanding Community Partner Award – Individual Category honors a person who has demonstrated generous and sustained support of the work of organizations like Starbridge. The 2017 recipient of this award is George Gray.
Professional Associations
Executive Council Estates & Trust Section of the Monroe County Bar Association
Member
- Current
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National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Member
- Current
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Estate Planning Council of Rochester
Member
- Current
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Starbridge (formerly LDA Life & Learning)
Board Member
- Current
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Rochester Interfaith Hospility Network (RAIHN)
Board Member
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Publications
Articles & Publications
A Survey of Operational Issues Affecting Supplemental Needs Trusts: Impact of the Who and Why of Distributions
NYSBA Elder Law and Special Needs Law Journal
A Survey of Operational Issues Affecting Supplemental Needs Trusts: What is Income?
NYSBA Elder and Special Needs Law Journal
Naming a Supplemental Needs Trust as Beneficiary of a Charitable Remainder Trust
NYSBA Elder and Special Needs Law Journal
Estate Planning and Administration: A Simple Guide for New Yorkers
Graylake Publishing
Special Needs Planning: A Guide for Families in New York with a Loved One with a Disability
Graylake Publishing
Websites & Blogs
Website
Contact & Map
625 Panorama Trail
Suite1240
Rochester, NY 14625
Telephone: (585) 218-8620
Cell: (585) 415-8620
Fax: (585) 218-8600