Pierro, Connor & Strauss, LLC
Your Trusted Counsel

Counseling families, individuals and businesses through
all of life’s challenges with estate and trust planning,
special needs, elder law, business and tax planning.

Pierro, Connor & Strauss Mission

Our Law firm provides trusted counsel for estate and trust planning, elder law, Medicaid planning, estate and trust administration and litigation, guardianship, special needs planning, business planning, and tax planning across the state of New York.

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Albany, NY • New York City • Ronkonkoma, NY • Garden City, NY

Hudson, NY • Lake Placid, NY • Utica, NY

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LIFE HAPPENS… ARE YOU PREPARED?

Through personalized legal planning, our team of attorneys, paralegals and staff led by partners Louis Pierro, Aaron Connor and Frank Hemming assess your needs and design plans that protect your hard-earned assets, create a legacy for future generations, and plan for affordable long-term care.

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Our Practices

With our combined experience and years of helping people plan their future we have many practice areas allowing us to provide a wide range of legal services dedicated to you and your loved ones.

Find our most common practice areas here as well as finding the rest with the button below. Also please reach out to us anytime during our hours of operation to get a consultation. (866) 951-7526

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Estate & Trust Planning

Estate & Trust Administration

Estate Litigation

Elder Law

Business Planning

Special Needs Planning

Years In Service

38,000

Clients Serviced

358

Years Combined Experience

About Our Firm

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Louis Pierro and Frank Hemming with a Client

For over 40 years, Pierro, Connor & Strauss has successfully met the legal needs of families and businesses with sophisticated estate and trust planning, estate administration and litigation services, special needs and guardianship planning, and long-term care planning for aging with dignity and independence. If you run a company, we also advise on business formation, succession and tax planning. With flagship locations in Manhattan and the Capital Region, we serve clients across New York State.

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Testimonials

Pierro, Connor, and Strauss have been providing fantastic free education to our health care community regarding all aspects of recommended legal documents and trusts to have in place as one ages. In particular, Lou Pierro has had the experience of coordinating care for his mother who suffered from dementia, and understands what a family is up against. This experience provides a compassionate and real approach to what is needed for our aging parents and family members. The bottom line is you want to plan ahead, and be prepared for different scenarios that may play out—you want to be informed! Lou will give you a full view of that, and what is recommended so you are as ready and informed as possible. Turning away from this information because you don’t want to look at it, or putting off important decisions is not a reasonable option. Pierro, Connor, and Strauss will inform you, keep a sense of humor, and gain your trust.

Marion P.July 9, 2020

Excellent Customer Service. My husband and I are so grateful to Lou Pierro, Anthony Khatchoui and the rest of the team for their exceptional knowledge, guidance, understanding and genuine care for their clients. We spent several years researching various firms, reading books and attending seminars to find the right firm for our estate planning needs. My sister, who is an executive director of a philanthropic elder care agency in New York State, highly recommended Lou Pierro and his firm, Pierro, Connor and Strauss. It was such a pleasure to work with Lou and Anthony Khatchoui. In addition to their exceptional knowledge about elder law and estate planning, they are very patient, thorough and creative. They took the time to understand our rather complex needs. Anthony goes out of his way to explain everything we don’t understand and he makes sure that we are doing everything necessary to complete the process. The added bonus is that both Lou and Anthony have a great sense of humor and are fun to work with. It makes the estate planning process palatable.

Melanie Z.June 19, 2020

My sister-in-law died intestate with numerous financial problems. Stacey Davis’s expert guidance, compassion and kindness helped me deal with an extremely stressful situation. Not only do I thank her, I also thank the Pierro Law Firm for hiring such a competent employee.

Carol A.May 10, 2020

A huge debt of gratitude to Lou Pierro and his team for outstanding professionalism in an angst fueled time. And a giant THANK YOU to Anthony Khatchoui for spearheading the effort to painstakingly listen to and explain in plain language all the legalese to my 85yr old mother. He made her feel confident enough to execute a new will and trusts over a Zoom call. No small feat. Anthony’s kindness and calm demeanor brought us much comfort!! This is the kind of care everyone hopes to receive and Pierro, Connor, and Strauss deliver beautifully!

Ellen B.May 8, 2020

Thanks so much for helping with our estate planning/property title task!

Alyson P.May 4, 2020

Lou Pierro and his team provide relevant, up-to-date lectures and seminars that allow me to provide better service to my financial clients. I am grateful that the Capital Region has a firm so dedicated to education and partnership.

Kurt P.April 29, 2020

Navigating the medicaid system is a daunting task at the best of times. Trying to care for a loved one simultaneously makes the task overwhelming. Pierro, Connor and Strauss provided invaluable guidance every step of the way. Frank showed such care and compassion for my Mom, and Susan from Care Coordination explained every option available to help obtain the care my Mom needed. I would tell anyone close to retirement or with aging parents to call Pierro, Conner and Strauss today. Donâ€™t wait until you need a health care proxy, or power or attorney or a trust to call. I had to care for my Mom at the same time I was navigating the system, and without Pierro, Conner and Strauss, iI would not have been to to do it.

Lori W.April 15, 2020

Anna Affatato in particular, has been a great help to me as a new client. The process of setting up a trust was a bit intimidating but Anna has been a very accessible front line contact and I’m appreciative of her accessibility. Frank Hemming was also a very patient and accessible person to work with.

CVFebruary 5, 2020

My experience with the firm was top notch. Lou, Christine and Stacey were so responsive and professional. Their expertise was most appreciated at a sensitive time for our family. We relied with confidence on their guidance.

Betsy R.November 26, 2019

I am so very grateful for Lou and his team. There are three things I look for in business. First and foremost is integrity. Honesty and trustworthiness are absolutely essential. Second, is there a high commitment to professionalism? Is the service provided with the highest level of competence? Finally, customer service. Is this a business where I may ask a question and get a timely response. On all three points I have found Lou and his team to be absolutely outstanding. Honest, professional and caring. I offer my heartfelt appreciation for this fantastic team along with my highest recommendation. In a world where these values are in short supply, these folks are a treasure.

Sandy C. September 17, 2019

I have attended a number of Lou Pierro’s informative workshops and seminars. Lou is at the forefront in the capital region in the field of Legal Elder Care and pre-planning for one’s future. He knows how to guide people to protect their assets.

Lynn A.July 23, 2019

Attended a workshop on Empowering Single Seniors and Nora and Susan, the Life Care Coordinators, did a fantastic job presenting valuable information and resources that one may not know are available to them. I would recommend attending future presentations.

Maria G.July 19, 2019

Lou Pierro came up with a very creative way to protect my mother’s estate. He freely gave of his time and was clear and caring. My mother died before we needed to implement his plan. Afterwards, the New York Department of Health found my mother’s former residence in violation of two codes. Although Lou would not benefit from helping us, he directed us to attorneys who could.

David Y.June 14, 2019

When I discovered how little I knew about being the executor of my husband’s estate, I was directed to your firm and Christine McCann and her crew for help. They intervened on my behalf on a number of problems that resisted my efforts to solve, from obtaining Executor status to tracking down a mysterious life insurance policy and getting stocks transferred to my name. Questions were answered promptly and professionally. Many thanks.

Vicki K.March 21, 2019

Many thanks to everyone at PCS for their professionalism, courtesy, and dedication during a long and arduous legal process. You helped navigate the turbulent waters to a successful conclusion. Special thanks to Lou, Kevin and Stacey.

William B.February 8, 2019

When we moved from out-of-state, we asked the Saratoga Springs Municipal Judge at the time for a recommendation as to a firm to help us update our estate plan. He had no hesitation in directing us to Lou Pierro. Like many families, we have some unique complexities to be considered in our planning. We found Lou to be very knowledgeable, thorough and patient. Most recently we are working with Rebecca Cerny who is assisting Lou in a significant restatement of our wills and trusts due to changes in our family situation and tax laws. We are impressed how quickly Rebecca understands the issues and our wishes, and documents accordingly. We feel secure in knowing that a complete set of all our estate planning documents will be on file with the firm, both electronically and on paper, along with beneficiary and asset records. As importantly, the firm will be there for our family when the need arises.

Frank TetzFebruary 7, 2019

This was my first time being an Administrator of an estate and your law firm made it very seamless. Thank you for all your guidance from beginning to end. Everyone in your office was very helpful and pleasant to work with. I would recommend you highly!

Debra T.January 31, 2019

My parents used your firm to set up their Wills and Trust. Years later I reached out to you to help us sort everything out. I cannot say enough good things about your firm: your advice to my parents, and later on, guidance at a very difficult time, your availability to talk to their clients, and assistance through every step in handling my parents’ affairs. Thank you to the many people at your firm that made all of this so much easier!

Paula CMOctober 11, 2018

I had a great experience working with the firm. They always answer when I call, and the service is exceptional.

Adam R.June 4, 2018

Thank you PCA for helping me with my future. To have piece of mind that my family will be taken care of when I’m a memory is pretty incredible feeling. I didn’t really know what to do or how to do it, with help from amazing attorneys like Lou Pierro and Rebecca Cerny, I’ve gotten everything in order and have learned so much. Thanks for your patience with me. I would recommend this firm to everyone!

Ann T.February 13, 2018

Many years ago, my Mom wanted to make sure everything was in order in her financial affairs so it wouldn’t be difficult for us when she got older and needed care and ultimately left us. Lou Pierro was excellent! Just the right touch of professional and down to earth. He inspired confidence and answered all our concerns efficiently and expertly as the years progressed. Lou created a trust that held my Mom’s residence, a shield from many expenses thrust upon the elderly later in life that would potentially destroy her quality of life. Years later, my family met attorney Frank Hemming, Lou’s associate who successfully navigated the horrific NYC Medicaid Application process for my Mom. Honestly, I don’t know what we would have done without Frank’s expertise and persistence. Always available, always getting back to us with answers to our questions and concerns. Lou also supported the effort greatly at that time ,resulting in her getting 24 hour coverage paid through Medicaid!! Sadly, my Mom passed away this past May and so we began a new part of this journey with Lou’s associate, attorney Christine McCann. Christine grieved with us, guided us along the sale of our childhood home, the trust disposition and all the little steps in between along the way. She helped us to expedite the process for the benefit of a family member is a special circumstance. Jennifer Daley also helped us in this regard, making sure the trust releases were perfect, timely and effective. I have recommended Lou and his associates at the firm to friends and relatives and have been so happy I did. In this world of trusts and estates, even being a lawyer myself, I never would have been able to get through this whole process. My sister and I as Trustees and Executrices for my Mom will be forever grateful for all the firm’s assistance!!

Best, Renee

Renee MergesFebruary 5, 2018

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Americans are living longer. The 2020 US Census demonstrates that the average life expectancy for males was 74.5 years and 80.2 years for females compared with an average 71.9 years fifty years ago. We have come out of the Covid-19 pandemic – albeit with terrible loss of life – but with a better understanding of communicable disease and the likelihood of even greater longevity. That’s the good news. But the bad news is that the demographics also show that half of all persons who attain 85 years of age will be unable to perform the basic activities of daily living because of physical or cognitive illness. The large majority of those incapacitated persons who cannot perform personal and financial tasks for themselves have not signed legal documents designating others to act for them. A guardianship proceeding may be then be the best course of action.
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Pierro, Connor & Strauss, LLC Your Trusted Counsel

Pierro, Connor & Strauss Mission

Proudly offering our legal services in these areas

LIFE HAPPENS… ARE YOU PREPARED?

Our Practices

Estate & Trust Planning

Estate & Trust Administration

Estate Litigation

Elder Law

Business Planning

Special Needs Planning

Louis W. Pierro, Esq.

Aaron E. Connor, Esq.

Frank E. Hemming, Esq.

Our Attorneys

About Our Firm

Testimonials

GUIDING YOU THROUGH ALL OF LIFE’S CHALLENGES

Radio, Blog and Events

Latest Life Happens Radio Show Episode

Veterans Day Special: Planning and Resources for Military Families and Veterans

Latest Blog Articles and News

Pierro, Connor & Strauss, LLC Achieves National Tier 1 Recognition in Trusts & Estates Law for Third Consecutive Year in 2025 Best Law Firms® Rankings

Take Charge: A Step-By-Step Guide to Guardianship for an Elderly Parent

Current Events

Medicaid Monday: Holiday Edition

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