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Esslie & Frenia, P.C.

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Esslie & Frenia, P.C.

Esslie & Frenia, P.C., is a small, focused law practice that provides hands-on representation to people in the Catskills Region and throughout New York State.

Attorneys admitted to practice in the State of New York. Law firm represents clients in traffic court matters, criminal defense, wills, estate planning, probate proceedings, construction matters, landlord/tenant matters, incorporations, partnership agreements, real estate closings, short sales, personal injury and litigation. Please note that forwarding an email or message to our firm does not result in the establishment of an attorney/client relationship.

08/06/2026

A common notion is that without a large estate, there is no need to create a will, trust or other estate planning documents. But whether or not a person is in the "1 percent" is irrelevant to the need for a good estate plan. While many people have retirement savings, life insurance and other financial planning necessities, estate planning often falls by the wayside. According to one survey, 41 percent of baby boomers in America do not have a will.

Certainly an estate plan can reduce estate taxes if needed. Estate planning documents can also ensure that certain property goes to certain individuals, for example. Yet even if an individual has relatively few assets to distribute upon death proper estate planning can ease the financial and emotional burden on family members towards the end of life.

We can answer any questions you may have here at Esslie & Frenia, P.C.
518-622-9910
www.esslieandfrenia.com

08/03/2026

Elder Law & Estate Planning Attorneys.

We offer free consultation to answer your questions and help guide you in the right direction. To make matters more convenient for our clients, we also offer home visits and after-hours appointments, as needed.

518-622-9910
www.esslieandfrenia.com

07/27/2026

Why should I consider a trust?

Trusts are not just for the extremely wealthy. Families of more modest means can still benefit from a trust. For example, a trust can preserve Medicaid eligibility for a special needs child while still allowing quality of life purchases (called a special needs trust). A trust can also help preserve assets for heirs and beneficiaries in the event you need long-term care. And, of course, trusts can also be used to minimize the New York state and federal estate taxes. These are just a few examples; numerous types of trusts exist, and which one is appropriate for your situation depends greatly on your goals and individual circumstances.

Most importantly, working with an attorney to set up a trust is not as difficult or expensive as you might think.

518-622-9910
www.esslieandfrenia.com

07/24/2026

Lawyers at Esslie & Frenia, P.C., handle many different residential and commercial real estate matters, including matters of land use and zoning, landlord-tenant law and estate planning matters that affect property.

518-622-9910
www.esslieandfrenia.com

07/21/2026

We can assist businesses with Small Business Loan Applications. Please email us and we will send you information regarding the application process. [email protected]

07/13/2026

Wills: Your will names a person to manage the distribution of your assets in the event of your death. The document can identify your assets and name the people those assets should pass. A Will can also create a guardianship for your minor children or create a trust funded by assets from your estate.

518-622-9910
www.esslieandfrenia.com

07/09/2026

Great People here!! Needed some help with a family members transaction and Mike took all the time necessary to make sure i got what i needed! He was able to get right to his records in live time for me. Truly Nice People!!
Thank You Mike!! DR
-Darren Rivenburg

www.esslieandfrenia.com
(518) 622-9910

07/02/2026

Experienced Lawyers Serving A Wide Range Of Needs.

Our law firm combines the work of two lawyers: Michael Esslie and Denise Frenia Esslie. We each bring more than 16 years of experience to the practice of law. As a husband and wife team, we work together to achieve the best possible results for our clients in areas of law, including estate planning and elder law, probate, real estate, other civil litigation and DWI defense.

www.esslieandfrenia.com

06/25/2026

If you are planning to invest in a second home in the Catskills, you should know that there are many legal issues to be considered. At Esslie & Frenia, P.C., in Cairo, New York, we can help make sure that your interests are protected.

As experienced attorneys, we know that certain legal issues can arise when property sits empty much of the year. We can help our clients avoid potential problems so that their vacation property remains an asset — and never a burden.

Let Our Lawyers Answer Your Questions

www.esslieandfrenia.com

(518) 622-9910

06/22/2026

Windham Vacation Property Real Estate Lawyer.

If you are planning to invest in a second home in the Catskills, you should know that there are many legal issues to be considered. At Esslie & Frenia, P.C., in Cairo, New York, we can help make sure that your interests are protected.

Let Our Lawyers Answer Your Questions

518-622-9910
www.esslieandfrenia.com

Address

550 Main Street
Cairo, NY
12413

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Website

http://Esslieandfrenia.com/

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