For more than 30 years, the Estate Planning Law Center has helped families across Central New York protect what matters most, their life savings, their independence, and their peace of mind.
Planning That Protects Everything You’ve Built
We know estate planning can feel overwhelming. Our role is to make it simple. Whether you’re planning ahead or facing a crisis today, you’ll have a team that explains your options clearly, helps you understand what’s possible, and guides you step-by-step toward a plan that actually works when your family needs it most.
We focus exclusively on estate planning, asset protection, and Medicaid qualification, nothing else. That means you’re working with a team deeply experienced in solving the exact challenges families face every day:
- Nursing home care that threatens a lifetime of savings
- Confusing Medicaid qualification rules
- Protecting a home or business from long-term care costs
- Providing for children and grandchildren
- Avoiding unnecessary taxes and court involvement
Our approach is personal, compassionate, and practical. Clients often tell us they “finally slept through the night” after meeting with us—because now they understand what to do, why it matters, and how their family will be protected.
Estate planning is all we do, and we’ve developed tools and processes you won’t find in typical law firms.
Exclusive iPug® Protection Strategies
Using our industry-leading iPug® Protection Trust and planning methods, families can shield 100% of their assets from long-term care costs while keeping control.
Patented Medicaid Eligibility Software
Created by our founder, this software helps families qualify for Medicaid in the shortest time permitted by law, avoiding costly mistakes and often saving tens, or even hundreds, of thousands of dollars.
National Leaders in Estate Planning Education
Our founder, David J. Zumpano, Esq., has trained thousands of attorneys, financial professionals, and care coordinators across the country. Our firm serves as a model law practice in estate planning and asset protection, bringing national-level expertise directly to families here at home.
A Team-Based Approach
You’re not working with just one attorney. Our entire staff is trained in our planning systems, ensuring you always have someone who knows your case, understands your goals, and can support you at each step.
Plain-English Guidance
No legal jargon. No confusing forms. Just clear explanations and practical solutions.
A successful estate plan doesn’t start with documents—it starts with understanding. That’s why every client journey follows our simple, four-step roadmap:
Pillar 1:
Understand the Legal Tools
Learn what wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and asset protection tools really do, in a way that makes sense.
Pillar 2:
Define What Matters Most to You
We discuss your priorities, concerns, goals, and the people you want to protect.
Pillar 3:
Design a Plan That Actually Works
Together, we choose the right strategy to protect your assets and give you peace of mind.
Pillar 4:
Keep It Alive
Through ongoing support and our Legacy Club programs, your plan stays current as life changes.
At the heart of EPLC is a team of attorneys and professionals dedicated to serving families with compassion and expertise. Meet the people who will guide you through every step of your planning journey.
Families trust us because we take the time to understand their needs—and because we deliver real peace of mind.
We’re proud to serve the community we call home. Our team actively supports local organizations, participates in charity events and walks, and contributes to programs that strengthen families across Central New York.
We believe estate planning is about more than documents—it’s about caring for the people around us.
Secure Your Family’s Legacy
Estate planning is easier, and more powerful, when you understand your options. Join one of our upcoming workshops to learn the essentials, ask questions, and discover how to protect your family with confidence.
