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Trusted Legal Solutions
Tailored To Your Needs

Providing expert family law, criminal defense, and real estate since 1999.

Your justice is our priority.

Let us show you how to preserve, transfer, and grow your assets for generations to come.

GENERAL PRACTICE LAW FIRM

Welcome to the Law Firm
of Otis A. Thompson

Otis Thompson founded the Law Office of Otis A. Thompson in the year 2004, in Queens County, New York, on the belief that all clients are best served by the use of a diverse group of lawyers using an innovative approach to the practice of law.  Mr. Thompson is a member of the New York State Bar Association in good standing.  He has worked on a variety of litigations for New York City firms; the firm’s goal is to provide stellar and zealous representation to all clients.

 

Today the firm utilizes a core group of attorneys specializing in the areas of Wills, Trust and Estates, Probate, Administration, and Real Property law.  

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Why Choose 
Otis A. Thompson Law? 

At Otis A. Thompson Law, we’ve helped hundreds of clients achieve favorable outcomes in New York.

We take pride in our personalized approach, understanding every client’s unique needs to deliver tailored legal solutions.

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ESTATE PLANNING
BASIC

  • Will/Last Will and Testament

  • Living Will

  • Health Care Proxy

  • Appointment of someone to control remains

  • Desires regarding funeral

  • Power of attorney

ESTATE PLANNING ADVANCE

  • Irrevocable Trust

  • Revocable Trust

  • QRPT Trust

  • Medicaid Trust

  • Special Needs Trust​​
     

PROBATE

  • Petition with Surrogates Court

  • Citation

  • Waivers from necessary parties

  • Prepare other miscellaneous affidavits and related documents

  • Appointment of an executor
     

ADMINISTRATION

  • Petition with Surrogates Court

  • Citation

  • Waivers from necessary parties

  • Prepare other miscellaneous affidavits and related documents

  • Appointment of an executor
     

REAL ESTATE

  • Sale and purchase of residential and commercial property

  • Sale and purchase of condominium

  • Sale and purchase of coop property

  • Lease and transfer

  • Loan modification

  • Short sale

  • Foreclosure defense

PURCHASE, SALE, LEASE OF BUSINESS

  • Valuation and preparation:

  • Find potential buyers

  • Negotiate terms

  • Due diligence and closing

  • Draft and review commercial and residential leases

ASSET PRESERVATION

  • Protect assets from creditors and legal claims

  • Preserve government benefit eligibility

  • Minimize tax and probate exposure

  • Safeguard wealth through trust planning

  • Transfer assets to loved ones with maximum value

SPECIAL NEEDS TRUST

  • Hold and manage money or assets for a person with disabilities

  • Preserve eligibility for Medicaid, SSI, and other community benefits

  • Protect assets without disqualifying beneficiaries from government assistance 

  • Provide funds for quality-of-life expenses

  • Support the beneficiary's needs while preserving access to essential benefits

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