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Howard S. Krooks, Esq. CELA, CAP, Partner Attorney
Living Wills, Inheritance, Contested Wills, Nursing Home Litigation, Fiduciary Litigation, Long Term Care, Wealth Preservation, Wealth P...
Phone:561-717-2235
Web:http://www.elderlawassociates.com
Address: 7284 West Palmetto Park Road, Suite 101, Boca Raton, FL 33433
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Law Firm:Elder Law Associates PA
Lawyer:Howard S. Krooks, Esq. CELA, CAP
Phone:561-717-2235
Fax:561-750-4069
Lawyer Title:Partner
Practice Areas:Living Wills, Inheritance, Contested Wills, Nursing Home Litigation, Fiduciary Litigation, Long Term Care, Wealth Preservation, Wealth Planning, Trust Law, Trust Planning, Trust Administration, Special Needs Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Living Trusts, Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples, Estate Administration, Estate Planning for the Elderly, Estate Planning for the Disabled, Estate Planning for Parents of Handicapped Children, Probate Administration, Probate, Medicaid Planning, Medicaid Hearings, Medicare and Medicaid, Advance Directives, Guardianship Administration, Elder Guardianship, Elder Care, Wills, Trusts and Estates, Guardianship, Estate Planning, Elder Law
Bio:Howard S. Krooks is a partner of Elder Law Associates PA and Of Counsel to Amoruso & Amoruso, LLP in Westchester County, New York. He is admitted to practice law in Florida and New York.Mr. Krooks' professional practice is devoted to elder law, special needs law and trusts and estates matters, including representing seniors and persons with special needs and their families in connection with asset preservation planning, supplemental needs trusts, Medicaid, planning for disability, estate planning, guardianship, wills, trusts and advance directives.As a member of the Joint Public Policy Task Force of The Florida Bar Elder Law Section and the Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys, Mr. Krooks works to protect the rights of the state's most vulnerable citizens. He was invited to join a special sub-task force to review policies of The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) that may not be in compliance with federal law. The special task force will also determine whether DCF policies have followed proper rule-making procedures.Mr. Krooks is certified as an Elder Law and Special Needs Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation and is a member of the Council for Advanced Practitioners of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). He is a member of the NAELA Board of Directors, where he is currently serving as Immediate Past President. He was honored with the designation of NAELA Fellow in 2009. He serves on the Executive Council of the Elder Law Sec
Admitted:1990, New York; 2004, Florida;
College:State University of New York at Albany, B.S., Summa Cum Laude, 1986
Law School:University of Pennsylvania, J.D., 1989
Membership: National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Immediate Past President, 2014, President, 2013, President-elect, 2012, Vice President, 2011 Secretary, 2010 Treasurer, 2009 Board of Directors, 2006-present) The Florida Bar (Executive Council, Elder Law Section, 2007-present Member,… Read more National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Immediate Past President, 2014, President, 2013, President-elect, 2012, Vice President, 2011 Secretary, 2010 Treasurer, 2009 Board of Directors, 2006-present) The Florida Bar (Executive Council, Elder Law Section, 2007-present Member, Joint Public Policy Task Force of the Florida Bar Association Elder Law Section and the Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys, 2006-present) New York State Bar Association (Chair, Elder Law Section, 2005-2006 Co-Chair, Elder Law Section Compact Working Group, 2005-2006). Read less | B
Web:http://www.elderlawassociates.com
Languages:English

Lawyer Howard S. Krooks, Esq. CELA, CAP, graduated from State University of New York at Albany, B.S., Summa Cum Laude, 1986 University of Pennsylvania, J.D., 1989, is now employed by Elder Law Associates PA at 7284 West Palmetto Park Road, Suite 101 Boca Raton, FL 33433.

While being a member of National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Immediate Past President, 2014, President, 2013, President-elect, 2012, Vice President, 2011 Secretary, 2010 Treasurer, 2009 Board of Directors, 2006-present) The Florida Bar (Executive Council, Elder Law Section, 2007-present Member,… Read more National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Immediate Past President, 2014, President, 2013, President-elect, 2012, Vice President, 2011 Secretary, 2010 Treasurer, 2009 Board of Directors, 2006-present) The Florida Bar (Executive Council, Elder Law Section, 2007-present Member, Joint Public Policy Task Force of the Florida Bar Association Elder Law Section and the Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys, 2006-present) New York State Bar Association (Chair, Elder Law Section, 2005-2006 Co-Chair, Elder Law Section Compact Working Group, 2005-2006). Read less | B, Howard S. Krooks, Esq. CELA, CAP is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Howard S. Krooks, Esq. CELA, CAP as your lawyer, you should consider whether Howard S. Krooks, Esq. CELA, CAP offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Howard S. Krooks, Esq. CELA, CAP has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Howard S. Krooks, Esq. CELA, CAP's office is located at Boca Raton, FL, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Howard S. Krooks, Esq. CELA, CAP has been admitted in 1990, New York; 2004, Florida;. His or her practice areas include Living Wills, Inheritance, Contested Wills, Nursing Home Litigation, Fiduciary Litigation, Long Term Care, Wealth Preservation, Wealth Planning, Trust Law, Trust Planning, Trust Administration, Special Needs Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Living Trusts, Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples, Estate Administration, Estate Planning for the Elderly, Estate Planning for the Disabled, Estate Planning for Parents of Handicapped Children, Probate Administration, Probate, Medicaid Planning, Medicaid Hearings, Medicare and Medicaid, Advance Directives, Guardianship Administration, Elder Guardianship, Elder Care, Wills, Trusts and Estates, Guardianship, Estate Planning, Elder Law.

Howard S. Krooks, Esq. CELA, CAP's college and law school education includes State University of New York at Albany, B.S., Summa Cum Laude, 1986, University of Pennsylvania, J.D., 1989. Other biographical background includes Howard S. Krooks is a partner of Elder Law Associates PA and Of Counsel to Amoruso & Amoruso, LLP in Westchester County, New York. He is admitted to practice law in Florida and New York.Mr. Krooks' professional practice is devoted to elder law, special needs law and trusts and estates matters, including representing seniors and persons with special needs and their families in connection with asset preservation planning, supplemental needs trusts, Medicaid, planning for disability, estate planning, guardianship, wills, trusts and advance directives.As a member of the Joint Public Policy Task Force of The Florida Bar Elder Law Section and the Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys, Mr. Krooks works to protect the rights of the state's most vulnerable citizens. He was invited to join a special sub-task force to review policies of The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) that may not be in compliance with federal law. The special task force will also determine whether DCF policies have followed proper rule-making procedures.Mr. Krooks is certified as an Elder Law and Special Needs Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation and is a member of the Council for Advanced Practitioners of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). He is a member of the NAELA Board of Directors, where he is currently serving as Immediate Past President. He was honored with the designation of NAELA Fellow in 2009. He serves on the Executive Council of the Elder Law Sec. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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