Neil T. Rimsky

Trusts, Estates & Elder Law

Neil has practiced Elder Care, Estate Planning and Disability Planning for more than thirty years. He advises clients relating to government programs available to assist seniors with health care needs, particularly custodial care and the array of housing options available to them. Neil has helped many couples with health care and estate planning, working in conjunction with a variety of professionals including accountants and geriatric care managers. He advises clients on long term care insurance and protection of assets while providing for future care needs.

He regularly helps families with disabled children. This type of planning involves an in-depth knowledge of the services available in the community as well as legal issues, including private and institutional supplemental needs trusts.

Awards/Recognitions

AV® Preeminent™ rating from Martindale-Hubbell

Admissions/Courts

State of New York

Professional Associations

New York State Bar Association, Elder Law Section, Executive Committee
Westchester County Bar Association
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)
NAELA's Council of Advanced Practitioners
Certified Elder Law Attorney, certification issued by the National Elder Law Foundation

Selected Publications/Presentations

Guardianship Practice in New York, New York State Bar Association, Elder Law Section, Co-author
Neil is a frequent lecturer on Elder Care and Estate Planning issues for groups including the New York State Bar Association and Westchester County Bar Association. He has also written many articles on Elder Care and Estate Planning

Community Service

Westchester Jewish Community Services, Board of Directors
Westchester Jewish Conference
Alzheimer's Association, Westchester-Putnam Chapter, Inc., Board member
UJA-Federation, Campaign Cabinet

Education

Duke University School of Law, J.D.; 1977
University of Rochester, B.A. summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa; 1974

Extracurricular

Neil has studied piano for much of his life. He also loves to ski, bicycle and run. He and his wife, Marilyn Kneller-Rimsky, recently celebrated their 25th anniversary. They have three daughters.

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