Bret
Cahn

Estate Litigation
Counsel
New York City
T: 646-237-1809
bcahn@farrellfritz.com bcahn@farrellfritz.com
About Bret
Bret Cahn concentrates on Trust and Estate litigation in Surrogate’s Court and Supreme Court. His practice includes will contests, discovery and turnover proceedings, removal proceedings, contested accountings, disputes related to the spousal right of election, and Article 81 guardianship proceedings. Bret is experienced in drafting and arguing substantive and procedural motions, engaging in settlement negotiations, examining witnesses, and appellate practice.
Bret lectures to numerous organizations on various Trust and Estate litigation topics, including turnover proceedings, relief against a fiduciary, and disputes related to the spousal right of election.
Bret was previously an associate at Cahill & Cahill P.C. in Brooklyn.
Credentials
Education
- New York Law School
- State University of New York at Buffalo
Bar Admissions
- New York
Affiliations & Appointments
- Member, Elder Law Committee, Brooklyn Bar Association
- Member, Surrogate’s Court Committee, Brooklyn Bar Association
- Member, Trusts and Estates Committee, Brooklyn Bar Association
- Member, Estate Litigation Committee, New York State Bar Association
- Member, Surrogate’s Court Committee, New York State Bar Association
Press Releases
29 Farrell Fritz Attorneys Recognized as 2024 Leading Lawyers by Best Lawyers
Farrell Fritz congratulates 19 attorneys on being selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2024.…
August 18, 2023
Farrell Fritz Promotes Two Attorneys to Counsel
Farrell Fritz is pleased to announce the promotions of Edward D. Baker and Bret Cahn to counsel effective January 1,…
January 09, 2023
21 Farrell Fritz Attorneys Recognized as 2023 Leading Lawyers by Best Lawyers
Farrell Fritz congratulates 17 attorneys on being selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2023.…
August 18, 2022
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