George H Gray

Gray & Feldman LLP

10+ Years of Experience

George Gray is a partner in the law firm of Gray & Feldman LLP, where his practice concentrates in the areas of special needs planning, estate planning and administration, business and tax law. He is a member of the Monroe County and New York State Bar Associations and is active in the Tax and Trust and Estates Sections of these associations. He serves as a member of the Executive Committee of the Monroe County Estate Planning Council and is active on its Program Committee. SPECIAL NEEDS PLANNING: Through his long association with the Starbridge (formerly LDA Life and Learning Services) in Rochester, New York, Mr. Gray has develpoed an expertise in advising families of persons with a disability on the establishment and operation of Special Needs Trusts. Mr. Gray has made presentations on a variety of business, tax and estate planning topics throughout western and central New York State. Mr. Gray is the author of two books — “Special Needs Planning: A Guide to Families in New York with a Loved One with a Disability” and “Estate Planning & Administration: A Simple Guide to New Yorkers.” ESTATE PLANNING Mr Gray has advised clients on the legal and tax aspects of “choice-of-entity” in which to conduct a business and the use of “pass through” entities for estate planning purposes. He currently serves on the Executive Council of the Trust & Estates Section of the Monroe County Bar Association. ELDER LAW Mr. Gray is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Mr.. Gray is a graduate of Hamilton College and Albany Law School of Union University.

Elder Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Tax Law
Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
New York
Since 1977
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Languages

  • English

Albany Law School
J.D. (1976)
1973


1976

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Hamilton College
B.A.
1968


1972

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Outstanding Community Partner
Starbridge (formerly LDA Life & Learning)
2017
The Outstanding Community Partner Award – Individual Category honors a person who has demonstrated generous and sustained support of the work of organizations like Starbridge. The 2017 recipient of this award is George Gray.
Executive Council Estates & Trust Section of the Monroe County Bar Association

Member
2014 –
Current
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National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Member
2009 –
Current
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Estate Planning Council of Rochester

Member
2004 –
Current
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Starbridge (formerly LDA Life & Learning)

Board Member
2001 –
Current
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Rochester Interfaith Hospility Network (RAIHN)

Board Member
2008 –
2015
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Articles & Publications
A Survey of Operational Issues Affecting Supplemental Needs Trusts: Impact of the Who and Why of Distributions
NYSBA Elder Law and Special Needs Law Journal
July, 2017
A Survey of Operational Issues Affecting Supplemental Needs Trusts: What is Income?
NYSBA Elder and Special Needs Law Journal
July, 2016
Naming a Supplemental Needs Trust as Beneficiary of a Charitable Remainder Trust
NYSBA Elder and Special Needs Law Journal
January, 2016
Estate Planning and Administration: A Simple Guide for New Yorkers
Graylake Publishing
2015
Special Needs Planning: A Guide for Families in New York with a Loved One with a Disability
Graylake Publishing
October, 2014
Websites & Blogs

Website


625 Panorama Trail
Suite1240
Rochester, NY 14625
US
Telephone: (585) 218-8620
Cell: (585) 415-8620
Fax: (585) 218-8600