About

Ellen Makofsky is a highly respected lawyer in Garden City, New York, specializing in Elder Law, Trusts and Estates, and Probate and Estate Administration. With over three decades of experience, she has received numerous accolades and awards for her dedication to the field. Ellen Makofsky has established herself as a leading authority in Elder Law and Trusts and Estates in Garden City, New York. She is a certified elder law attorney (CELA) by the National Elder Law Foundation, showcasing her expertise and commitment to serving the elderly population. As a past President of the National Academy of Elder Law Lawyers, New York Chapter, and a former Secretary of the New York Bar Association (NYSBA), Ellen Makofsky has played a significant role in shaping the legal landscape in the state. Throughout her career, Ellen Makofsky has been actively involved in various committees and organizations dedicated to legal education, women in the law, and elder law advocacy. She has served on the Executive Committee of NYSBA, chaired the Elder Law Section, and led initiatives to amend the Power of Lawyer statute. Additionally, she has been a key figure in the Estate Planning Council of Nassau County and the Long Island Alzheimer's Foundation Legal Advisory Board. Ellen Makofsky's contributions to the legal profession have been recognized with prestigious awards, including the 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Elder Law and Special Needs Section of NYSBA. She has also been named a Woman of Distinction by the 7th Senatorial District of New York State and a Top 50 Woman by Long Island Business News. In 2016, Ellen Makofsky was honored by The Maurice A. Deane School of Law Center for Children, Families, and the Law as an Outstanding Woman in the Law. The following year, she received a Lifetime Achievement Award for Leadership in Law from Long Island Business News, further solidifying her reputation as a trailblazer in the legal community. Ellen Makofsky's dedication to serving the elderly and her outstanding contributions to the legal profession have earned her a well-deserved reputation as a leader in Elder Law in Garden City, New York.

Legal Issues

Elder Law

Estate Planning

Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

Probate

Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests

Certificates

CELA
National Academy of Elder Law Lawyers

Languages

Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience

• Founding Partner
  Makofsky Law Group, P.C.
  2015
• Managing Partner
  Raskin & Makofsky
  1991

Education

Associations

Costs

• Payment With Credit Card

Location