Marcus W. Kroll, Esq. - Rochester, NY

Comprehensive Estate Planning and Elder Law in Rochester

Organizing your estate, navigating Medicaid eligibility for an aging loved one, or resolving complex probate administration requires thoughtful, technically sophisticated legal guidance. When you need to hire an estate planning lawyer or find an experienced probate attorney in Rochester, New York, Marcus W. Kroll, Esq. delivers compassionate and comprehensive advocacy. Practicing as a partner with Morgenstern DeVoesick Kroll Proukou PLLC (MDKP) from their Clover Street office in Pittsford and Rochester, Marcus leads the firm estate administration practice. With nearly two decades of focused experience in trusts, estates, and elder law, he assists diverse families throughout Monroe County, Ontario County, and Western New York in securing their assets and creating lasting family legacies.

Customized Wills, Trusts and Asset Protection Strategies

Marcus W. Kroll crafts individualized estate plans built around the unique dynamics of each family, including blended families, second marriages, LGBTQ couples, and households caring for individuals with special needs. His practice areas include:

• Wills and revocable living trusts: Preparing personalized last wills and testaments and living trusts that eliminate probate delays, protect privacy, and ensure precise distribution of family assets.
• Elder law and Medicaid planning: Structuring asset protection trusts and advising seniors on lawful Medicaid eligibility to cover skilled nursing care costs without depleting retirement funds.
• Special needs trusts: Establishing third-party and supplemental needs trusts to provide financial support for disabled family members without jeopardizing essential government benefits.
• Powers of attorney and healthcare directives: Drafting comprehensive statutory financial powers of attorney, healthcare proxies, and living wills to designate trusted agents during periods of medical incapacity.
• Business succession planning: Assisting closely held and family-owned businesses with ownership transition agreements, buy-sell contracts, and operational continuation plans.

Estate Administration, Probate and Guardianship Litigation

In addition to estate preparation, Marcus heads the firm probate and estate administration team, handling both uncontested filings and contentious courtroom disputes:

• Surrogate Court probate administration: Guiding executors, administrators, and out-of-state beneficiaries through New York probate, asset marshalling, tax clearance, and final distributions.
• Will contests and accounting disputes: Litigating contested wills, fiduciary accounting challenges, and breach of fiduciary duty claims in Monroe County Surrogate Court.
• Article 81 adult guardianships: Serving as guardian ad litem, court evaluator, and advocate for alleged incapacitated persons in complex New York Mental Hygiene Law Article 81 guardianship matters.

Why Clients Choose Marcus W. Kroll at MDKP

Clients and peers consistently recommend Marcus W. Kroll for his responsive communication, educational focus, and warm personal approach. Handpicked by Three Best Rated as one of the top estate planning lawyers in Rochester, Marcus frequently lectures for the New York State Bar Association, the Monroe County Bar Association, AARP, and the Estate Planning Council of Rochester. He earned his Juris Doctor from American University Washington College of Law and maintains active membership in the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). Located conveniently at 2425 Clover Street in Rochester, Marcus offers free initial consultations to discuss your estate or probate needs. Contact Marcus W. Kroll, Esq. today to protect your family and plan for the future with total peace of mind.