Business Law Attorneys in Rochester, NY,

with the Experience You Need

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Business Law Services:

• Forming LLCs, Corporations, and Other Entities

• Buying or Selling a Business

• Business Counseling and Litigation

• Succession Planning

• Contract Negotiation

Rochester, NY Estate Planning Attorneys You Can Trust with Your Asset Protection

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Estate Planning Services in Rochester, NY:

• Estate Planning, Including Wills and Trusts

• Estate Administration, Including Probate

• Preparation of Powers of Attorney

• Preparation of Living Wills and Healthcare Proxies

• Coordination of Beneficiary Designations

Expert Elder Law Attorneys in Rochester, NY, Serving Our Clients for Over 35 Years

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Rochester, NY, Elder Law Services:

• Elder Law and Medicaid Planning

• Asset Protection Planning

• Guardianships

• Long Term Care Consultations

• Coordination with Financial Planners

WHY CHOOSE US?

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• Experience – Highly-recommended Rochester, NY attorney helping clients for over 35 years

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• Effective, dedicated, and responsive legal representation (responding quickly to your requests)

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• Multi-disciplined experience in a variety of areas of practice such as business law, estate planning and probate, elder law and Medicaid planning, real estate transactions, and more

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•  Results-driven legal counsel

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• Small firm personalized service – large law firm experience with all of the legal muscle needed to get the results you deserve

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• Free initial consultation with Ronald J. Axelrod

TRUSTED BUSINESS LAW ATTORNEYS IN ROCHESTER, NY

Starting a New Business?

Rochester, NY, Business Law Attorneys Supporting You Every Step of the Way

When you are starting a new business, it’s essential that you work with an experienced Rochester, NY business law attorney to assist you in the process. From drafting business formation documents, to taking the legal steps necessary to make your business operational, we'll work closely with you to learn about the needs and objectives of your business and make recommendations tailored to address them. At our first meeting, when deciding what is the best type of business ownership for you, there will be many things to consider:

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• What is the nature of your new business and your industry?


• Is this a new business or are you taking over an existing business?


• Who are the owners, investors, or members that will be involved in your business?


• What is your 5-year plan for your business?

• How do you plan on financing your new business?


• Will you be collecting sales tax?


• Will you have any employees, and if so, how many?


• What are the best tax consequences for each of the various types of business entities you're considering?

• Are you buying a franchise?


• Are there any licensing requirements?


• And much more


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Ronald J. Axelrod, business law attorneys in Rochester, NYand are ready to start you on your road to success.

ROCHESTER, NY, ELDER LAW & ESTATE PLANNING

Trust Our Rochester, NY

Elder Law & Estate Planning Attorneys

Estate planning and elder law go hand-in-hand. Often, the same strategies and legal documents overlap which is why you need a Rochester, NY, attorney who excels in coordinating both of these practices. Here's how these practices differ:

Estate Planning

Estate planning attorneys assist clients in insuring that their wishes and the distribution of assets are implanted in the most efficient way, including utilizing any and all tax advantages available. Our Rochester, NY, estate planning attorneys will help you plan for disabilities, minimize taxes (including income taxes) at the time of your passing, put a plan together to protect your assets, and much more.  

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys help seniors craft a plan to preserve their assets for use while they are living so they can maintain a quality lifestyle if in-home care is needed, or have enough funds available to be as comfortable as possible should you need nursing home care. Our elder law attorneys can help you plan for how to pay for long-term care without depleting all of your savings.

Ronald J. Axelrod & Associates helps their clients with elder law and Medicaid planning, and estate planning and probate in Rochester, NY – often at the same time.

TESTIMONIALS

*Martindale-Hubbell*

has awarded high peer-reviewed ratings for

Ronald J. Axelrod & Associations in 2021

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Donald Pederson

"Mr. Axelrod has been my attorney for many years...he has counseled me through buying and selling two businesses, home purchases, legal disputes etc. In all this activity I have always felt he was always attentive to detail and worked out the best solution for me. And, he has a great sense of humor."

Wendy and Richard Levy

"Mr. Axelrod was very knowledgeable and thorough in the several business transactions in which he represented us. Besides the legal expertise he displayed, both he and his associate, Michele, kept a very open and efficient line of communication which was a very comforting quality during trying times."

L. Vincent Testa

"Mr. Axelrod is by far one of the most knowledgeable counselors I have ever worked with. He is one of those 1 in a million people who know what they are doing and seem to have it all memorized. Great guy, great value, great results."