Michael P.
Stafford
Trusts & Estates
Of Counsel
New York City
T: 516-227-0616
mstafford@farrellfritz.com mstafford@farrellfritz.com
About Michael
Michael P. Stafford focuses his practice on trusts and estates, commercial real estate, and estate planning and administration both in New York and Florida. A frequent lecturer at continuing legal education (CLE) programs in both states, Mike’s extensive Florida practice and his involvement in Florida Bar activities make him unique among New York state lawyers.
Credentials
Education
- St. John’s University
- St. John’s University School of Law
Affiliations & Appointments
- New York State Bar Association
- The Florida Bar, Executive Council, Real Property Probate and Trust Law Section (RPPTL), Past Member, Probate Rules Committee, Former Board of Governors and Executive Committee
- Palm Beach County Estate Planning Council, Board of Directors, Board Secretary
- The Florida Bar Foundation, Fellow, Former Board of Directors
Articles & Advisories
Snowbird? Or the real deal?
So you recently moved from New York to Florida? Abundant sunshine, no income tax, no estate tax — wonderful! One…
February 16, 2017
Client Advisory – Recession Presents Opportunities for Estate Planning with Real Estate
As we all know, commercial real estate holdings have been significantly impacted by the recession. Vacancy rates have risen, rents…
October 01, 2010
Client Advisory – The 2010 Federal Estate Tax “Repeal”
As you may already know, much to the astonishment of the legal community, Congress has failed to pass legislation extending…
February 23, 2010
Helping Clients to Change Domicile Correctly – Avoiding the Tax Reach of “Former” States
May 27, 2009
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 Receives Tier 1 Ranking in 2018 U.S. News – Best Lawyers’ “Best Law Firms”
Farrell Fritz is pleased to announce that, for the sixth consecutive year, the firm has received a Tier 1 Ranking…
November 01, 2017
Recognition
AV Preeminent Martindale-Hubbell
Peer Review Rating
St. John's University
2007 Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award
Community Work
Mike is a member of the leadership council of the Catholic Big Sisters Big Brothers of New York City as well as an honorary trustee of the Variety Child Learning Center in Syosset, NY. He is also on the board of directors of Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation.