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Gary E. BashianTrusts Attorney in White Plains, NY
Bashian P.C.
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Contact
Email
gbashian@bashian-law.com
Phone
(877) 793-4168
Address
235 Main Street, White Plains, NY, 10601, US
Professional
About
Gary E. Bashian is a distinguished attorney based in White Plains, NY, specializing in Trusts and Estates, as well as Elder Law and Guardianship matters. With a wealth of experience, Mr. Bashian has dedicated his career to providing comprehensive legal services in estate planning, estate litigation, and business law. His impressive track record includes leading complex cases, such as an $80 million leveraged buyout, showcasing his expertise in high-stakes business litigation involving entities valued at up to $500,000. Mr. Bashian is adept at crafting intricate estate and business documents tailored to high-net-worth individuals. His proficiency encompasses a wide array of trust structures, including revocable and irrevocable trusts, Asset Protection Trusts (both domestic and offshore), Dynasty Trusts, QTIP Trusts (Qualified Terminable Interest Property Trusts), QPRT Trusts (Qualified Personal Residence Trusts), Supplemental Needs Trusts (SNT), Life Insurance Trusts, and Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRAT). Additionally, he provides strategic counsel to fiduciaries managing estates valued at over $100,000, as well as overseeing Charitable Remainder Trusts up to $25,000. With extensive involvement in both contested and uncontested matters, Mr. Bashian navigates the complexities of estate administration and litigation from initial discovery to trial, whether jury or bench. His commitment to the legal community is evident through his leadership roles, including serving as the Past President of the Westchester County Bar Association for two consecutive terms. He has also held significant positions on the Executive Committee of the New York State Bar Association's Trusts and Estates Section, where he acted as Vice-Chair of the Estate Litigation Committee, and in the Elder Law Section as Vice-Chair of its Litigation Committee. Gary E. Bashian's dedication to his clients, combined with his extensive legal knowledge and leadership experience, positions him as a trusted advisor in the fields of estate planning, elder law, and business litigation in White Plains and beyond.
About Trusts Law
Trust attorneys help individuals and families create and administer trusts for asset protection, tax planning, and wealth transfer. Common matters include trust creation, trust administration, trust disputes, special needs trusts.
Credentials
Education
1971 New York University School of Law, New York, New York LL.M in Taxation 1967 Boston University School of Law, Boston, Massachusetts JD - Juris Doctor 1964 Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2024 AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2023 AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2022 AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2020 AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2020 Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Publications
2014 Westchester County Bar Association Newsletter “Deposition Practice In The Surrogate’s Court, A Pre And Post Objection Primer” 2005 Westchester County Bar Association Newsletter Article 15: Short Form Power of Attorney - A Valuable Tool" 2004 New York State Bar Journal "Surrogate's Court Discovery: Recent Cases Illustrate Changes Under Provisions of SCPA" 1999 Westchester Bar Journal "Estate Litigation Tidbits" 1994 New York State Bar Journal "Discovery Under the Surrogate's Court Procedure Act"
Associations
Westchester County Bar Association Past President Westchester County Bar Association Past Secretary/Treasurer Westchester County Bar Association, Trusts and Est Chairman Westchester County Bar Association, Elder Law Committee Member 2004 - 2007 Westchester County Bar Association, Tax Section Past Chairman
Speaking
2015 Westchester County Bar Association Fiduciary Responsibilities: The Role of Executors And Trustees And Judicial Remedies, 2015 New York State Bar Association Winning a Will Contest 2012 Westchester County Bar Association How to Avoid Malpractice Suits Against Trusts and Estates Attorneys: Ramifications of Schneider 2012 New York State Bar Association Drafting Skills to Avoid Litigations, Pace Law School Speaker CLE, April 2010 Powers of Attorney: Practice and Litigation 2009 Westchester County Bar Association Ethical Issues in Estates and Trusts Litigation
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Updated: Jun 10, 2026