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NYC Estate Planning & Business Lawyer

Helping individuals and families in Westchester County and the New York Metro area build wealth and protect their future.

Whether you’re working hard to build a business or provide for your family, you want to know your legacy is protected. You want certainty that your wishes will be fulfilled. Most of all, you want peace of mind. At The Browne Firm, we get that. Truly.

For over a decade, we’ve helped New Yorkers gain that hard-won confidence. We create customized, bulletproof estate plans so you know your family is cared for. And, we partner with businesses to set strong foundations so their vision can live on. This isn’t just another law firm. This is a trusted team ready to safeguard all you’ve built. Backed by sharp legal acumen and insight into what New Yorkers need most.

Choosing The Browne Firm:
Our Experience. Your Success Story.

Dream big. We make it happen.

Our attorneys help New Yorkers thoughtfully plan for the future. Our estate plans ensure your wealth is protected for generations. Our business savvy helps entrepreneurs build empires. No matter what side of the spectrum you fall on, the goal is to create a legacy that endures. We make those ambitions a reality with smart legal skills and a tireless commitment.

You focus on the big goals. We handle the legal details, simplifying the complex so that you know what you’re getting into. We don’t just give you legal advice—we prioritize real connections. With us, you get more than just a lawyer—you get a trusted advisor for the long haul. Our flat-fee pricing includes direct access to your attorney from the start. On top of that, we offer flexible payment options through Pay Later (formerly ClientCredit) allowing you to pay legal fees over time.

More than just legal support for the moment, our firm grows with you—your lawyers for life. With our help, your success story writes itself.

Crafting Legacies, One Client at a Time.

Danielle Browne, Esq. is a New York licensed attorney and founder of The Browne Firm. She is passionate about entrepreneurship and helping people sustain generational wealth.

Danielle focuses her practice on business law, entertainment law, and estate planning. As a business owner and a former WNBA team executive, she understands the legal, business, and financial challenges that businesses of any size or experience level face.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What documents should I have for a complete estate plan?
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The core estate planning documents that make up the majority of estate plans include a last will and testament, durable power of attorney, healthcare power of attorney, and living trust. Additional documents may be needed depending on your specific situation. The best way to determine what should be included in your estate plan is by consulting a qualified estate attorney.

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How often should I update my estate plan?
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You should review your estate plan every 3-5 years and whenever you experience a major life event like marriage, divorce, birth of a child, death of a beneficiary, change in assets, move to another state, etc. Keeping your plan up-to-date ensures it remains effective. Passing away with an ineffective or inaccurate plan could cause rifts between family members and a long, drawn-out court battle.

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What does probate mean and should I avoid it?
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Probate is the legal process for administering a deceased person’s estate. It can be lengthy and costly for the estate, so it’s typically in your best interest to avoid it. Our estate planning lawyers can help you avoid probate using asset-protection strategies, including establishing a living trust and transferring assets into it.

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How can your lawyers help with business formation?
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Our business lawyers can guide you through entity selection, drafting formation documents, obtaining licenses/permits, checking availability of the business name, filing with the state, and handling any other legal aspects of starting your company. We help ensure the right structure for your goals.

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When should I trademark my business name?
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It depends, but for most businesses, the right time to trademark your business is after you’ve filed the paperwork to form your LLC or corporation. Trademarking provides exclusive rights to the name and prevents competitors from causing confusion by using it. The trademark process can take over a year, so apply early. Contact our trademark lawyers for guidance on the process.

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What common mistakes should I avoid when drafting a business contract?
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The most common mistakes we see when drafting a business contract are:

  • Ambiguity in the terms
  • Missing formalities like signatures and dates
  • Typos or grammar errors
  • Missing choice of law and venue clauses
  • Not updating terms from a template, and
  • Insufficient liability coverage

DIY business contracts or online printable contracts can spell disaster for your company. We always advise having an attorney carefully draft and review any contracts.

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The Browne Firm stands by individuals and families throughout the New York Metro area, offering guidance in estate planning, probate matters, and business law.

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