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Barry I. Lutzky is a partner in the Trusts & Estates Practice. He focuses on estate planning, estate administration, estate & trust taxation, and elder law & special needs planning. Barry provides tailored guidance to meet the unique needs of his clients, their families, and their businesses.

Barry represents clients in all aspects of trust and estates law, from protecting the assets of the middle class to preserving the wealth of high-net-worth individuals. Barry regularly handles a variety of issues, including:

  • Estate and trust administration
  • Planning for individuals with significant retirement assets
  • Pre- and post-mortem tax planning
  • Use of discounting techniques to reduce the size of taxable estates
  • Use of trusts to provide clients with economic security while also effectuating their charitable goals
  • Implementation of various planning techniques for elderly clients and persons with disabilities to maintain their eligibility for governmental benefits

Education
  • University of Pennsylvania (B.A.1979)
  • University of Pennsylvania (M.A.1979)
  • The George Washington University Law School (J.D.1982)
    • with honors
Bar Admissions
  • New York
  • New Jersey
Professional Affiliations
  • American Bar Association, Real Property and Probate Section
  • Estate Planning Council of New York City
  • New York State Bar Association, Trusts and Estates Section, Elder Law Section
  • New York City Bar Association
  • American Heart Association, Advisory Council
Awards & Honors
  • Best Lawyers in America®, 2016-2026 
  • Super Lawyers, 2009 - 2025
  • Martindale Hubbell AV Rating, 2009 - 2023

Barry I. Lutzky