Estate Planning & Probate, Bankruptcy,
Social Security Disability & ESOP

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Estate Planning & Probate

A basic estate plan consists of a Will, Living Will and Health Care Proxy, and Durable Power of Attorney. More complex planning may involve a Revocable Living Trust.
Thoughtful estate planning can in some cases help to avoid probate (the court process to transfer assets after death).
Specialized trusts may include Life Insurance Trusts, Second-to-Die Life Insurance Trusts, and Special Needs Trusts.
We can assist with multi-jurisdictional estate planning in the following states: New York, Arizona, Nevada, Texas, Georgia and Florida.
We can also assist with probates and ancillary probates in the same six states.
Here are some Questions & Answers to common questions.

Bankruptcy

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy- A Chapter 7 is known as a "liquidation bankruptcy" because it discharges most of your unsecure debt. Statistically, upwards of 95% of all bankruptcies filed are Chapter 7 bankruptcies. To qualify, you must pass a "means test" and have monthly income below the median in your state. You cannot have filed another Chapter 7 bankruptcy and received a discharge in the last 8 years.
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy- A Chapter 13 bankruptcy is known as a "reorganization" and involves a repayment plan that typically lasts 3 or 5 years. Chapter 13 is a good option for debtors who do not qualify for a Chapter 7 because their income exceeds the means test limit; for those who are behind on mortgage payments and wish to keep the house (by getting caught up during the bankruptcy); for those who have nonexempt property that they do not wish to surrender under a Chapter 7. Chapter 13 is also an option for debtors who filed a Chapter 7 bankruptcy within the last 8 years and do not yet qualify to file another Chapter 7.
Here are some Questions & Answers to common questions.

Social Security Disability

Social Security Disability benefits are awarded to claimants who prove that they can’t work because they have a medical condition that’s expected to last at least one year or result in death.
Vigneri has handled many Social Security Disability cases throughout the country and has a proven track record of success.
Your patience and cooperation is required. The more information and medical records you provide, the stronger your case will be.
Most cases get denied at the first two levels of review and require a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge. Having a skilled attorney to prepare your case (and you!) for the hearing will significantly increase your chance of success.
The application process is lengthy and difficult; and having a competent attorney to assist you can make all the difference in your case!

ESOP

An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is an employee retirement benefit plan that gives workers an ownership interest in the company, while providing succession planning and various tax benefits for the selling shareholder and the company.
ESOPs have both a plan and a trust. In an ESOP, a company sets up a trust fund into which it contributes new shares of its own stock or cash to buy existing shares. In the alternative, the ESOP can borrow money to buy new or existing shares, with the company making cash contributions to the plan to enable it to repay the loan. During the annual plan administration, shares in the trust are allocated to individual employee accounts.
Vigneri has experience both as an ESOP Trustee and as an ESOP attorney. Please reach out for more information regarding these services.

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Jennifer knows her profession very well. She is fast, thorough and friendly!

Liz G.

I enjoyed quick and efficient manner that our needs were met (much of it per teleconference) and the overall pleasant experience that produced an excellent product.

Kathleen G.

Jennifer made everything easy! We had no idea where to start and she helped us understand all the different legal documents to have in place so that we are prepared. We would definitely recommend her services.

Alan C.

Ms. Montante handled several cases for me, all of which had great outcomes.

Ms. Montante handled several cases for me, all of which had great outcomes. The SSD (social security disability) case was a nightmare until I called her and she was able to straighten everything out and handled all of the paperwork involved. Just a great attorney all around. I would highly recommend her to anyone.

Jim W. - Social Security Disability & Family Law

She has a way of being emphatic and had faith in me

I really appreciate Ms. Montante’s due diligence and efforts to get materials to show what was going on. She pushed me to continue with my case and that’s huge. She has a way of being emphatic and had faith in me. I would not have pursued this case without her listening and grabbing on to it. I am still in shock (that benefits were awarded).

Marianne R. - Social Security Disability

I highly recommend her for your legal needs

Ms. Jennifer Montante is extremely courteous, professional, and takes her time to listen. I highly recommend her for your legal needs.

Jane M. - Social Security Disability

An Excellent Job Helping Me

I really enjoyed my services from Jennifer Montante’s office. She did an excellent job helping me.

Harry S. - Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Did a Fantastic Job

Ms. Montante did a fantastic job with my Social Security Disability case. She worked hard to do whatever was needed. I really thought that I was going to have to go before a Judge and was really nervous but somehow Ms. Montante was able to convince Social Security to see my side of things without even going to court. I really appreciate it.

Ruby J. - Social Security Disability

This is an attorney you want working on your side.

Jennifer Montante has worked on Bankruptcies, Quitclaim Deeds and Wills on behalf of my family and myself. She is pleasant and very courteous to deal with. Ms. Montante is very knowledgeable and seems extremely passionate about her work. This is an attorney you want working on your side.

J. Topol - Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and Estate Planning

Jennifer Montante Vigneri, Esq.

Firm Owner

Ms. Vigneri is admitted to practice in New York, Arizona, Nevada, Texas, Georgia and Florida. She graduated early from high school and earned her Associate's Degree in just one year from Monroe Community College. She earned her Bachelor's Degree from Rochester Institute of Technology and her J.D. from SUNY at Buffalo School of Law. Vigneri then earned a Master of Administration~ Professional Writing Emphasis from Northern Arizona University.

Vigneri also has a background in higher education and is the author of Wills, Trusts, and Estate Administration for Paralegals. In addition, she is also Of Counsel to [r]eQuire Real Estate Solutions.

Estate Planning & Probate, Bankruptcy, Social Security Disability & ESOP