Law Offices of Bonnie Lawston

Probate and estate administration made easy.

With over 30 years of experience and so many great reviews on Google, choose Bonnie to move your estate quickly and reduce the stress of probate.

We focus our practice on estate and probate matters, representing heirs, executors, administrators and personal representatives in a wide range of estate and probate disputes. We can help you navigate the estate administration process, even if you are an out-of-state executor of an estate being administered in the state of New York.

Areas of practice

Probate & Estate Administration

For those whose loved one recently passed and needs assistance with the administration of the estate.

Ancillary
Proceedings

For those with a loved one who resided in another state but owned property in New York or Florida.

Inheritance
Rights

For surviving relatives who have the right to claim an inheritance, you need to take action before it is too late.

Estate Administration & Trust Litigation

For those who have been designated as an executor, administrator, trustee, or personal representative.

"I had a very positive experience with Bonnie Lawston and her staff. They were highly competent, efficient, and responsive. Fees were fair and presented transparently, and everything was delivered as promised. Bonnie was a great help and a wonderful resource during the difficult and emotional probate process, and I'm personally very grateful for this. I highly recommend Bonnie with no reservations whatsoever."

Jim Kossin

February 2024

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"Bonnie Lawston assisted our family in resolving a Colorado estate matter successfully. After getting suspiciously incorrect legal advice from a Colorado attorney, we turned to Ms. Lawston for help. What an amazing attorney. She is knowledgeable, has a thorough understanding of probate and estate law and went above and beyond to get the answers and provide the guidance we needed."

M.K. Thompson

March 2024

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"Bonnie Lawston is not only a detailed oriented attorney that really knows the ins and outs of probate and estate law but is accessible and compassionate. If you want an attorney that listens and understands your specific situation, call Bonnie!"

Joseph G.

March 2024

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"Bonnie is the most caring and helpful attorney that I know. She is extremely knowledgeable in all the paperwork you need for your elderly parents and she walked my mother and I through the whole process. I will be calling on her soon to do our paperwork and highly recommend her for all your estate needs"

Joanne Handel

March 2024

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"If you want a sharp attorney, with multiple skills in law who is highly motivated and willing to work toward a satisfactory outcome, then Bonnie is who you need to represent you."

Marie Zere

March 2024

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"Bonnie has been our attorney for years, for everything from estate planning to real estate closings. She is honest, trustworthy, thorough, detail oriented and extremely knowledgeable. Her integrity is unmatched and we have recommended her to friends and family multiple times over the years. If you need an attorney for estate planning and probate, look no further."

dianeh614

July 2023

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"Bonnie was absolutely vital,allowing me to execute the dictates within a relatives will. I live in Florida and the deceased in NY. She handled all the details, got the myriad of convoluted and ambiguous forms completed and kept me informed at every step. She even had an accountant versed in these taxes instruct and consult with my tax preparer. Who does that !!I If you want the will processed professionally and minimize the inevitable stress, do not hesitate to contact Bonnie"

Paul Taktikian

July 2023

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Meet Bonnie Lawston

New York Probate, Estate Intestate, Estate Administration & Trust Attorney

Bonnie Lawston is an experienced attorney with over 30 years as an experienced estate, trusts and probate attorney. With her litigation experience, she is well respected in Surrogate’ Court on Long Island where she practices.

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21 Bennetts Road Suite 201
Setauket, NY 11733

• She is a certified member of the Guardian Ad Litem Panel for Surrogate Court in Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
• She is also a former certified member of the 18B Family and Criminal Court Panel for Suffolk County Courts,
• A former member of the Referee Panel for Nassau and Suffolk Counties.

For most of her career, Ms. Lawston has been involved in extensive administration of probate, administration and trust proceedings.

Helping fiduciaries and beneficiaries maximize the estate and their inheritance by saving time and money.

She has years of real estate experience selling and buying homes and businesses, which is a great asset in handling estates for clients. In additional, she is licensed to practice law in the State of Connecticut and Florida. In Florida, she mainly only accepts cases dealing with estate and trust matters, both administration and litigation. Many of us now have contacts in the sunshine state and her knowledge assists many of our clients who have assets both in New York and Florida. Bonnie Lawston can always be reached on weekends, evenings and holidays and every client can count on receiving personal attention. The Long Island Law Office of Bonnie Lawston, P.C. is committed to serving you.

Retainer Fees Waived in Most Cases

We'll plan accordingly and handle your legal affairs so you can spend time tending to your family.

No Monthly Legal Bills

We'll create a plan so you're not burdened with upfront fees or monthly legal bills.

Continuous Updates On Your Case

You'll be fully informed at each step of the way and know exactly what to expect at all times.

Compassionate Care You Need & Deserve

Dedicated to protecting your rights and there for you even after hours or on a holiday.

Read our recent five-star reviews

Probate and estate administration
made easy.

"I had a very positive experience with Bonnie Lawston and her staff. They were highly competent, efficient, and responsive. Fees were fair and presented transparently, and everything was delivered as promised. Bonnie was a great help and a wonderful resource during the difficult and emotional probate process, and I'm personally very grateful for this. I highly recommend Bonnie with no reservations whatsoever."

Jim Kossin

February 2024

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Read our recent five-star reviews