Nicholas Divittorio - Farrell Fritz

Nicholas Divittorio is a trusts and estates attorney focusing on estate administration, fiduciary advising, and comprehensive estate planning. He counsels high-net-worth individuals and families, including artists and entertainers, investors, start-up founders, and business owners across a wide range of industries. Nick also supports and guides families and individuals through the estate administration process, including probate and a wide range of Surrogate’s Court proceedings. His discerning understanding of Surrogate’s Court practice provides clients with a notable depth of knowledge and a sense of security during a time when it is most needed.

Nick is a graduate of the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University, where he was a member of the Hofstra Law Dispute Resolution Society and engaged in estate planning course work under Hon. Edward W. McCarty, III, former Nassau County Surrogate. During law school, Nick also served as Judicial Intern to Hon. Joseph F. Bianco, United States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit, where he provided legal memoranda and opinions for the consideration of Judge Bianco.

Nick began his career at a boutique law firm concentrating in estate planning, administration, and litigation. Before joining Farrell Fritz, Nick was an associate in the taxation and estate practice group of a New York City-based national business law firm, where he advised clients on probate and estate administration for complex and sensitive estates.

Experience

Serves as a trusted advisor, liaison, and resource to fiduciaries navigating sensitive estate areas
Assists and guides clients through estate and trust administration processes, including Surrogate’s Court proceedings
Facilitates funding of inter vivos and testamentary trusts in coordination with extralegal financial professionals
Assists in preparing and filing Federal and State Estate Tax Returns, including Form 706, United States Estate (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax Return and Form ET-706, New York State Estate Tax Return

Recognition

Super Lawyers, New York Metro Rising Stars, 2025