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The 10 New York City Estate Planning firms AI assistants recommend most often

We put a versioned panel of buyer-style questions to ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity. These ten firms appeared most frequently. Below, the aggregate ranking is paired with the actual questions that produced recommendations and short excerpts showing the surrounding response.

1,128 eligible responses 1,277 ranked firms 5,088 firm-response mentions Snapshot NYC-EST-2026-09-v1.0
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The current top ten

Who appeared—and what buyers were asking

This is a ranking of AI recommendation visibility, not professional quality. A response mention means that an assistant named the firm in an eligible answer. One answer may name several organizations. Prompt wording is shown so each appearance can be interpreted in its original buyer context.

#1

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Named in 147 of 1,128 eligible responses (13.0%); named by 4 of 4 assistant families.

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Gemini Advice Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“One of my kids has a great career and doesn't need money. The other has struggled with mental health and probably always will. Do I do 50/50 or weight it toward the one who needs it? New York City. What's actually fair?”
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…For personalized advice on structuring your estate plan in New York City, consult with an estate planning attorney. * **Greenberg Traurig, LLP:** Known for comprehensive estate planning and trust administration. * **Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP:** Strong in trusts and estates, particularly for high-net-worth individuals. * **Farrell Fritz, P.C.:** Experienced in estate planning, trusts, and special needs planni…

Gemini Crisis Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“I got named executor on my aunt's estate in New York City and I'm completely out of my depth. There are real assets, three beneficiaries who barely speak to each other, and I'm supposed to file a 706. I need a firm to basically hold my hand through the whole thing before I make a mistake I can be sued for. Who?”
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* **Greenberg Traurig, LLP:** Known for sophisticated estate planning and administration, including complex tax matters and high-net-worth estates. * **Holland & Knight LLP:** Strong trusts and estates practice with experience in complex estate administration and tax compliance. * **Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP:** Highly regarded for its trusts and estates group, handling intricate estate administration and tax…

Gemini Decision Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“I have around $20K–$30K set aside for legal fees to build a real estate plan in New York City. Net worth in the $4M range, business interests, blended family. Who fits that budget?”
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* **Greenberg Traurig:** Known for comprehensive real estate and estate planning for high-net-worth individuals. * **Holland & Knight:** Strong in sophisticated estate planning, including for business owners and complex family structures. * **Akerman LLP:** Offers robust estate planning and real estate services, often handling complex wealth transfer and business succession. * **Schwartz Sladkus Reich Greenberg Atlas…

#2

McLaughlin & Stern LLP

Named in 126 of 1,128 eligible responses (11.2%); named by 4 of 4 assistant families.

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Gemini Advice Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“My accountant wants me to gift $1M to each of my kids now — get it out of the estate before the exemption drops. But I'm 63, in New York City, and I don't fully trust that my son-in-law won't get half if their marriage falls apart. Am I being paranoid or is that a real concern?”
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…nt's spouse contributes to their appreciation. For estate planning and asset protection in New York City, consider: * **McLaughlin & Stern:** Known for sophisticated estate planning and trust administration. * **Greenberg Traurig:** Has a strong private wealth services practice. * **Loeb & Loeb:** Well-regarded for high-net-worth estate planning and matrimonial law. * **Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler:** Specializes i…

ChatGPT Crisis Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“Dad died last week in New York City. He had a will but I have no idea where to start. Bank froze his accounts, the co-op is asking about letters testamentary, and I'm supposed to sell his car for cash flow. Who takes over an estate for a family that has never done this?”
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… an experienced probate attorney to help you navigate the process. Here are some recommendations in New York City: 1. **McLaughlin & Stern, LLP** - Known for comprehensive estate planning and probate services. 2. **Farrell Fritz, P.C.** - Offers expertise in probate and estate administration. 3. **Goldfarb Abrandt & Salzman LLP** - Specializes in elder law and estate administration. 4. **Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & B…

Gemini Decision Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“Alright, I'm ready. Setting up a full estate plan in New York City — will, revocable trust, healthcare proxy, POA. Married with two kids, joint net worth around $3.5M. Give me three firms to interview.”
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* **McLaughlin & Stern, LLP:** Known for sophisticated estate planning and administration for high-net-worth individuals and families. * **Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP:** Strong trusts and estates practice with experience in complex wealth transfer and tax planning. * **Greenberg Traurig, LLP:** Large firm with a well-regarded Private Wealth Services group providing comprehensive estate planning.

#3

Farrell Fritz

Named in 118 of 1,128 eligible responses (10.5%); named by 4 of 4 assistant families.

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Claude Advice Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“I have two biological kids and one stepdaughter I raised since she was seven. I'm considering leaving her a smaller share because my biological kids are pushing back hard. She'd be devastated. New York City. Am I doing the wrong thing? What would you actually do?”
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…shares cleanly - A no-contest clause can discourage challenges **Attorneys worth knowing for NYC estate planning:** - **Farrell Fritz** — strong trusts & estates, handles complex family dynamics - **Stroock & Stroock & Lavan** — sophisticated estate planning - **Russo Law Group** — known for blended family situations specifically You already know the answer. That's why you asked.

ChatGPT Crisis Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“Dad died last week in New York City. He had a will but I have no idea where to start. Bank froze his accounts, the co-op is asking about letters testamentary, and I'm supposed to sell his car for cash flow. Who takes over an estate for a family that has never done this?”
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…ttorney**: An attorney can guide you through probate, help unfreeze accounts, and address the co-op's requirements. - **Farrell Fritz, P.C.**: Known for handling complex estate matters in New York. - **McLaughlin & Stern, LLP**: Offers comprehensive probate and estate administration services. - **Greenfield Stein & Senior, LLP**: Specializes in trusts and estates litigation and administration. 4. **Sell the Car**: On…

Gemini Crisis Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“My brother died on Tuesday. He was 41. No will, no wife, no kids. He was in New York City. There's an apartment, a 401k, some crypto — nobody knows what. Our parents are wrecked. Who handles intestacy where the assets are scattered and the family is falling apart?”
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* **Farrell Fritz, P.C.** - Known for sophisticated estate and trust administration, including complex assets and family dynamics. * **McLaughlin & Stern, LLP** - Strong reputation in estate planning and administration, often handling high-value and intricate estates. * **Moses & Singer LLP** - Expertise in trusts and estates, including digital assets and contested matters. * **Greenfield Stein & Senior, LLP** - Spec…

#4

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Named in 110 of 1,128 eligible responses (9.8%); named by 4 of 4 assistant families.

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ChatGPT Advice Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“My accountant wants me to gift $1M to each of my kids now — get it out of the estate before the exemption drops. But I'm 63, in New York City, and I don't fully trust that my son-in-law won't get half if their marriage falls apart. Am I being paranoid or is that a real concern?”
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…gifted assets. Consult with an estate planning attorney for tailored advice. Here are some reputable firms in NYC: 1. **Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP** - Known for comprehensive estate planning and asset protection strategies. 2. **Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP** - Offers expertise in trusts and estates with a focus on high-net-worth individuals. 3. **Sullivan & Cromwell LLP** - Renowned for complex estate plannin…

ChatGPT Crisis Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“I got named executor on my aunt's estate in New York City and I'm completely out of my depth. There are real assets, three beneficiaries who barely speak to each other, and I'm supposed to file a 706. I need a firm to basically hold my hand through the whole thing before I make a mistake I can be sued for. Who?”
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1. **Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP** - Known for their expertise in estate planning and probate matters, especially in complex cases. 2. **Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP** - Offers comprehensive estate administration services with a strong focus on tax-related issues. 3. **Sullivan & Cromwell LLP** - Renowned for handling high-value estates and providing strategic guidance through probate processes. 4. **Proskauer …

ChatGPT Decision Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“I have around $20K–$30K set aside for legal fees to build a real estate plan in New York City. Net worth in the $4M range, business interests, blended family. Who fits that budget?”
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1. **Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP** - Known for comprehensive estate planning and handling complex family dynamics. 2. **Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP** - Offers expertise in real estate and business succession planning. 3. **Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP** - Specializes in high-net-worth estate planning and tax strategies. 4. **Proskauer Rose LLP** - Renowned for their work with affluent families and intri…

#5

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

Named in 109 of 1,128 eligible responses (9.7%); named by 4 of 4 assistant families.

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Gemini Advice Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“If this were your mother — she's 74, in New York City, widowed, roughly $2.4M estate mostly in the house and IRA — would you actually push her into a revocable living trust or just clean up the will? Be honest.”
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…* It does not inherently provide for incapacity management as effectively as a trust. **Specific Recommendations:** * **Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP:** Known for sophisticated estate planning for high-net-worth individuals. * **Greenberg Traurig LLP:** Large firm with a strong private wealth services group. * **Moses & Singer LLP:** Reputable mid-sized firm with a dedicated trusts and estates practice. * **The …

Perplexity Crisis Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“I just got diagnosed. Stage IV, prognosis maybe a year. I'm 58, in New York City, two kids in their 20s, business partner, roughly $7M estate. Nothing is in trust. I need this done properly and quickly and I don't have energy for a firm that's going to waste weeks. Who?”
Perplexity Decision Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“Considering a QPRT for our brownstone in New York City — worth around $6M, planning to leave to the kids. Which firms actually do QPRTs and understand the return-to-donor risk if I outlive the term? Three names.”
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…phisticated New York estate planning and are likely to understand the *return-to-donor* risk if you outlive the term: **Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP**, **Milbank LLP**, and **Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP**.[3][5][19] - **Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP** — Its Trusts and Estates group is described as one of the top in New York City and advises high-net-worth individuals and families.[19] - **Milbank LLP** — Li…

#6

Milbank LLP

Named in 97 of 1,128 eligible responses (8.6%); named by 4 of 4 assistant families.

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Claude Crisis Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“I got named executor on my aunt's estate in New York City and I'm completely out of my depth. There are real assets, three beneficiaries who barely speak to each other, and I'm supposed to file a 706. I need a firm to basically hold my hand through the whole thing before I make a mistake I can be sued for. Who?”
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…ly this situation (executor support + 706 + family conflict):** **Large/Full-Service Trusts & Estates Departments** - **Milbank LLP** – Deep bench on complex estates, federal estate tax, and contested beneficiary situations - **Sullivan & Cromwell** – Known for high-asset estate administration and tax filings - **Withers Bergman** – Boutique-within-biglaw feel, very executor-focused, strong on 706s and family dispute…

Claude Decision Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“Give me three estate planning firms in New York City I should interview. I want a spread — one big-firm private client group, one boutique T&E shop, one specialist. HNW family, $12M range.”
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**Big-firm private client group** **Milbank LLP** – Deep bench for HNW families; strong integration with their tax and family office practices. **Boutique T&E shop** **Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt** – Well-regarded NYC T&E boutique with solid multigenerational planning work. **Specialist** **Gassman, Crotty & Deegan** – Focused specifically on estate and tax planning; known for technical depth on trust s…

Gemini Decision Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“I want the quietest, most discreet estate planning boutique in New York City — the one wealth advisors and other lawyers actually use for their own families. Not the SEO winners. Three names.”
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* **Milbank LLP (Trusts & Estates Group)**: Known for sophisticated, discreet planning for ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, often involving complex international assets. * **Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP (Trusts & Estates Department)**: Highly regarded for its deep expertise in complex estate, trust, and charitable planning for prominent families and fiduciaries. * **Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP (T…

#7

Pierro, Connor & Strauss, LLC

Named in 97 of 1,128 eligible responses (8.6%); named by 4 of 4 assistant families.

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Perplexity Crisis Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“I got named executor on my aunt's estate in New York City and I'm completely out of my depth. There are real assets, three beneficiaries who barely speak to each other, and I'm supposed to file a 706. I need a firm to basically hold my hand through the whole thing before I make a mistake I can be sued for. Who?”
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… hands-on NYC executor matter with real assets and a 706 filing, the strongest fits from the available options are: - **Pierro, Connor & Strauss, LLC** — Full estate administration for executors and beneficiaries, with explicit handling of taxes and deadlines in NYC.[9] - **Parisi, Coan & Saccocio, PLLC** — Full-service probate and estate administration, including estate tax return preparation and executor matters.[3…

Claude Crisis Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“My father was just given four to six months. He's in New York City, no will, small business, house, some IRAs. We need this done in weeks not months. Who actually turns around emergency estate planning at that pace?”
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**NYC attorneys known for fast-turnaround estate planning in exactly this situation:** - **Pierro, Connor & Strauss** – Elder law/estate planning firm, handles urgent Medicaid and asset-protection work alongside wills and trusts - **Lamson & Cutner** – Elder law focused, experienced with rapid document execution for terminally ill clients - **Margolis & Bloom** (Boston-rooted but NYC matters) – Skip; stay local - **R…

Claude Decision Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“Budget for the whole estate plan is around $4K–$6K in New York City. Simple case — married, two kids, house and 401k. Who is actually good at this budget without disappearing into DIY LegalZoom territory?”
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…t for a straightforward married-with-kids package: **Boutique/Solo Practitioners (most likely to hit your budget)** - **Pierro, Connor & Strauss** – well-regarded NY estate planning boutique, handles exactly this profile - **Law Office of Albert Goodwin** – NYC-focused, transparent pricing, bread-and-butter estate plans - **Schlessel Law** – Long Island/NYC, known for flat-fee packages in this range - **Rosenblum Law…

#8

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Named in 80 of 1,128 eligible responses (7.1%); named by 4 of 4 assistant families.

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Perplexity Decision Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“Dual US/UK citizen in New York City, assets on both sides of the Atlantic. Which firms here actually run cross-border estate work with UK counsel and understand the treaty issues? Give me four names — not the ones that just claim it.”
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…ate** file in New York, the four names from your results that most clearly show *actual* transatlantic capability are **Sullivan & Cromwell**, **Withers**, **Patterson Belknap**, and **Skadden**. They all have evidence of international private client work, London/New York reach, or routine coordination with foreign counsel rather than just generic “international” marketing.[5][6][9][11][1] - **Sullivan & Cromwell** —…

Gemini Decision Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“Budget isn't the issue. New York City, family net worth around $40M, three kids, existing trust structure that needs to be modernized. Who is the top of the market for people at this level?”
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* **Sullivan & Cromwell LLP:** Renowned for sophisticated estate planning and trust administration for ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families. * **Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP:** Offers comprehensive estate planning, trust, and tax advice for complex family wealth structures. * **Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP:** Strong in estate planning, trust, and charitable giving for high-net-worth clients. *…

Gemini Situation Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“Family net worth is north of $60M in New York City. Existing trusts are getting outdated and my father wants to set up something dynasty-level for the grandkids. Who at the top of the market here actually does GRATs, SLATs, dynasty trusts — not just wills-and-trusts generalists?”
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* **Sullivan & Cromwell LLP:** Basil P. Zirinis III (complex estate planning, dynasty trusts, GRATs). * **Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP:** Lauren B. Angelilli (sophisticated wealth transfer, trust and estate administration). * **Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP:** Robert J. Schwenkel (high-net-worth estate planning, charitable giving). * **Debevoise & Plimpton LLP:** Jonathan E. Polonsky (dynasty trusts, GRATs, SLATs, fa…

#9

Proskauer

Named in 80 of 1,128 eligible responses (7.1%); named by 4 of 4 assistant families.

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ChatGPT Decision Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“I want to move my $5M life insurance policy into an ILIT in New York City. Which firms here actually run ILITs cleanly — Crummey letters, three-year rule handling, all of it? Three names.”
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1. **Proskauer Rose LLP** - Known for comprehensive estate planning and ILIT management, including Crummey letters and three-year rule compliance. 2. **Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP** - Offers detailed trust administration services, ensuring proper handling of ILITs and related tax implications. 3. **Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP** - Specializes in sophisticated estate planning strategies, including meticulous ILI…

ChatGPT Advice Listed #2 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“I'm planning to fully disinherit my oldest son. He's put us through 20 years of hell — theft, lies, showing up drunk to family funerals. My wife thinks I'll regret it. New York City. If this were your family, what would you do?”
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… 1. **Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP** - Known for comprehensive estate planning and handling complex family dynamics. 2. **Proskauer Rose LLP** - Offers expertise in trusts and estates with a focus on high-net-worth clients. 3. **Greenberg Traurig, LLP** - Provides personalized estate planning services, including disinheritance strategies. 4. **Sullivan & Cromwell LLP** - Recognized for sophisticated estate planning and…

Claude Crisis Listed #2 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“I got named executor on my aunt's estate in New York City and I'm completely out of my depth. There are real assets, three beneficiaries who barely speak to each other, and I'm supposed to file a 706. I need a firm to basically hold my hand through the whole thing before I make a mistake I can be sued for. Who?”
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…tes** - **Milbank LLP** – Deep bench on complex estates, federal estate tax, and contentious beneficiary situations - **Proskauer Rose** – Strong T&E department, handles high-asset estates with litigation risk baked in - **Sullivan & Cromwell** – Known for sophisticated estate administration and tax work - **Withers Bergman** – Specialist T&E boutique, very hands-on with executors, international experience too **Bout…

#10

Morgan Legal Group

Named in 71 of 1,128 eligible responses (6.3%); named by 2 of 4 assistant families.

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Perplexity Advice Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“I have two biological kids and one stepdaughter I raised since she was seven. I'm considering leaving her a smaller share because my biological kids are pushing back hard. She'd be devastated. New York City. Am I doing the wrong thing? What would you actually do?”
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…hip, not matching biology[1][2][3]. If you want names of NYC estate-planning firms known for blended-family planning: - Morgan Legal Group — handles NYC estate plans for blended families and explicitly addresses stepchildren in wills and trusts. - Ricaforte Law Group — focuses on New York estate planning for stepchildren and blended-family beneficiary designations. - Alatsas Law Firm — known for blended-family estate…

Perplexity Decision Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“Getting married in New York City next year, second marriage for both of us, and we're building a prenup and the estate plan in parallel. Which firms here actually run both together well so the two documents don't fight each other? Three names.”
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… a **single coordinated team** on both the prenup and estate-plan side, the strongest NYC options in your results are **Morgan Legal Group**, **Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler**, and **Wisselman Harounian Family Law**.[4][9][5] - **Morgan Legal Group** — explicitly says it coordinates prenups with wills, trusts, and beneficiary designations in a “single integrated process,” which is exactly the anti-conflict setup you…

Perplexity Follow Up Listed #1 in this answer

Question put to the assistant

“For the first firm you mentioned in New York City, what does a full estate plan actually run? Flat fee or hourly? Ballpark I should be expecting for a $6M estate?”
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For the first NYC firm I mentioned, **Morgan Legal Group**, their published pricing is **flat fee**, not hourly, for standard estate-planning packages.[6][8][10] For a **$6M estate**, a **full estate plan** in New York City would usually land in the **$5,000–$15,000+** range if it is a straightforward trust-based plan, and more often **$10,000–$25,000+** if the plan needs advanced tax planning or other high-net-worth…

Top firm response rate

13.0%

Responses naming the #1 firm

Top 3 mention share

7.7%

Share of all firm-response mentions

Top 10 mention share

20.3%

Share of all firm-response mentions

HHI concentration

0.7

Sum of squared mention shares

Firm × assistant heat map

Each cell is normalized within that assistant: responses naming the firm ÷ eligible responses from that assistant family. Darker cells mean greater within-assistant visibility; raw counts and denominators remain visible.

FirmClaudeChatGPTGeminiPerplexity
#1Greenberg Traurig, LLP 0.7% 2/282 1.8% 5/282 48.2% 136/282 1.4% 4/282
#2McLaughlin & Stern LLP 0.4% 1/282 8.9% 25/282 29.1% 82/282 6.4% 18/282
#3Farrell Fritz 19.1% 54/282 5.3% 15/282 8.5% 24/282 8.9% 25/282
#4Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP 0.4% 1/282 29.4% 83/282 6.7% 19/282 2.5% 7/282
#5Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP 0.4% 1/282 5.7% 16/282 21.3% 60/282 11.3% 32/282
#6Milbank LLP 26.6% 75/282 2.5% 7/282 2.8% 8/282 2.5% 7/282
#7Pierro, Connor & Strauss, LLC 15.6% 44/282 3.9% 11/282 0.4% 1/282 14.5% 41/282
#8Sullivan & Cromwell LLP 10.6% 30/282 8.9% 25/282 7.8% 22/282 1.1% 3/282
#9Proskauer 10.3% 29/282 16.3% 46/282 1.4% 4/282 0.4% 1/282
#10Morgan Legal Group - Estate Planning & Probate 0.0% 0/282 1.1% 3/282 0.0% 0/282 24.1% 68/282
#11Withers Bergman 16.0% 45/282 5.3% 15/282 0.4% 1/282 2.8% 8/282
#12Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP 1.1% 3/282 5.3% 15/282 16.7% 47/282 1.1% 3/282
#13Littman Krooks LLP 5.7% 16/282 8.9% 25/282 6.7% 19/282 1.8% 5/282
#14New York Legacy Lawyers by Yana Feldman & Associates PLLC | Estate Planning Attorney 8.2% 23/282 0.7% 2/282 2.1% 6/282 11.0% 31/282
#15Loeb & Loeb 6.4% 18/282 4.6% 13/282 8.2% 23/282 1.1% 3/282

Firm × buyer-situation heat map

Counts show eligible current-snapshot responses naming each firm within the ranking-layer conversation-state bucket. They are descriptive counts, not buyer-population estimates.

FirmAdviceCrisisDecisionLearningFollow UpSituationValidationConstraints
#1Greenberg Traurig, LLP 15 9 36 13 19 23 30 2
#2McLaughlin & Stern LLP 9 18 39 8 10 20 21 1
#3Farrell Fritz 7 30 29 2 12 19 16 3
#4Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP 6 6 50 4 15 16 11 2
#5Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP 11 7 48 4 10 8 18 3
#6Milbank LLP 3 7 46 2 5 8 24 2
#7Pierro, Connor & Strauss, LLC 2 14 24 — 9 30 7 11
#8Sullivan & Cromwell LLP 2 4 32 2 4 14 20 2
#9Proskauer 1 6 30 3 7 13 19 1
#10Morgan Legal Group - Estate Planning & Probate 1 10 9 — 9 27 7 8
#11Withers Bergman 1 4 31 1 7 13 12 —
#12Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP 2 4 33 2 9 7 11 —
#13Littman Krooks LLP 6 14 12 3 1 15 9 5
#14New York Legacy Lawyers by Yana Feldman & Associates PLLC | Estate Planning Attorney 17 7 2 11 1 8 14 2
#15Loeb & Loeb 3 4 17 1 4 9 15 4

Comparable month-by-month history

Only independent contract-v2 runs using prompt set v1.0 are eligible. Rebuilt snapshots from the same run are deduplicated, and at most one independent run is shown per month.

MonthResponses#1 Greenberg Traurig,...#2 McLaughlin & Stern...#3 Farrell Fritz#4 Katten Muchin Rose...#5 Patterson Belknap...
Jul 20261,102—————
Aug 20261,128#113.8%#211.4%#49.5%#59.0%#39.9%
Sep 20261,128#113.0%#211.2%#310.5%#49.8%#59.7%

Data-quality audit

  • ✓Atomic Scan Run
  • ✓Builder Contract V2
  • ✓All Four Assistant Families
  • ✓Canonical Firm Response Deduplication
  • ✓Exact Taxonomy Filter
  • ✓Directory And Geographic Filter
  • ✓Resolved Top Firms

Limitations

  • Atlas measures a designed prompt panel, not population-weighted buyer demand, professional quality, outcomes, or market share.
  • Response mention rates are non-exclusive: one response may name several firms.
  • No refusal-rate or qualitative response classification is published without response-level human coding. Current headline findings use audited aggregate events only.
  • Monthly history includes one independent contract-v2 run per month under the same prompt-set version.