Jean A. Hegler
Partner
Jean A. Hegler
Partner
During her extensive career, Jean has had the privilege of representing generations of clients from the same families. She develops strong relationships with her clients, allowing her to craft estate plans that meet their needs. Jean enjoys advising and assisting clients to achieve their goals; carry out their wishes; and preserve, protect, and pass on their hard-earned assets to their families.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (516) 357-3386
Fax: (516) 357-3333
926 RXR Plaza
Uniondale, NY, 11556-0926
Practice Groups
Bar Admission
New York
Jean Hegler concentrates her practice in the areas of estate, gift and trust taxation, estate planning, estate administration, and elder law planning.
Jean has unique experience representing high net worth individuals, trusts, estates, family businesses, and foundations in sophisticated tax planning and administration. She lectures frequently and has authored various legal publications, including a book entitled Wills: Structure, Design & Settlement under New York State Law, and she has also written numerous articles in the national magazine, Trusts & Estates, and various local bar association newspapers.
Court Admissions
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Bar Affiliations
New York State Bar Association
Nassau County Bar Association
Education
St. John’s University School of Law, J.D.
St. John’s University, B.S., summa cum laude
News & Publications
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Over 25 Percent of Rivkin Radler Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in America®
August 21 | 2025 -
Rivkin Radler Adds 2 Prominent Elder Lawyers
January 10 | 2025 -
56 Rivkin Radler Attorneys Named 2024 New York Metro Super Lawyers®/Rising Stars
October 24 | 2024
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Jean has been named to the New York Metro Super Lawyers list annually since 2015 and received the Long Island Business News Lifetime Achievement Award in 2021.
Jean was also named to Best Lawyers in America ® for Trusts and Estates from 2023 to 2026.
