Jeffrey S. Greener
Partner
Jeffrey S. Greener
Partner
Clients rely on Jeff to offer practical, real-world advice that balances family issues and financial concerns. He believes that the key to success in his practice lies in being a thoughtful and attentive listener. His goal is to give his clients peace of mind.
Jeffrey S. Greener helps clients protect, preserve, and pass on their wealth.
Jeff’s practice encompasses estate and business succession planning, developing asset protection strategies, and assistance with elder law issues. Having considerable experience in special needs and long-term care planning, Jeff also counsels clients on a broad range of legal and financial issues relating to Medicaid, eligibility for government benefits, retirement distributions, real property transfers, probate, and estate administration.
For over 25 years, Jeff has drafted wills, trusts, health care directives, and durable powers of attorney for his clients, as well as shareholder, partnership, and buy-sell agreements.
A frequent lecturer on the topics of estate, retirement, and business planning, Jeff has extensive experience in estate administration; Internal Revenue Service audits and other tax controversies; business formations and dissolutions; and corporate, partnership, and limited liability company creation and maintenance.
He also counsels many non-profit organizations, including public and private charities, and he is experienced in structuring start-ups, obtaining exemptions, and advising on compliance and governance issues.
Court Admissions
U.S. Tax Court
Bar Affiliations
New York State Bar Association – Trusts & Estates, Real Estate and Elder Law Sections
Nassau County Bar Association
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Education
George Washington University, J.D.
Fordham University Graduate School of Business, Certificate in Individual Taxation
State University of New York at Albany, B.A., magna cum laude
News & Publications
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Rivkin Radler Adds 2 Prominent Elder Lawyers
January 10 | 2025 -
Don’t Give Your House to Your Children (While You’re Alive)
January 2 | 2024 -
What Would Joe Do (about Estate Taxes)?
March 26 | 2021
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Jeff currently serves as deputy mayor of the Village of Kensington, NY. He is also a member of the board of American Friends of Israel Navy Seals.
Jeff has served as a board member and chairman of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.
Jeff has received a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent™ rating.