Ilana F. Davidov
Top rated Estate Planning & Probate attorney in New Hyde Park, New York
Davidov Law Group, P.C.
Practice areas: Estate Planning & Probate, Elder Law; view more
Licensed in New York since: 2000
Education: Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Languages spoken: English, Hebrew, Russian
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2020 - 2025 Call today:
516-277-6576
Davidov Law Group, P.C.
1981 Marcus AvenueSuite 231
New Hyde Park, NY 11042 Visit website
Ilana F. Davidov is the founder and principal attorney of Davidov Law Group, where she has devoted more than two decades to assisting individuals and families with estate planning, estate tax planning, asset protection, elder law, and special needs trusts. She works closely with clients on Long Island and in New York City, helping them safeguard their assets, provide for loved ones, and plan for the future.
Davidov Law Group has received more than 200 five-star Google reviews, reflecting a consistent level of client satisfaction and trust in the firm’s services. Clients frequently note Ilana’s compassion, clear communication, and the personal attention she brings to each case. She is committed to helping families understand their options and make informed decisions. Many reviewers highlight her ability to make complex legal matters easier to understand and her dedication to guiding them with patience and care.
A Cum Laude Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center (Touro College) alum, Ilana began her legal career as a Court Attorney for the Second Department Appellate Division. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from CUNY, Queens College. She is admitted to practice law in New York State as well as the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York.
Recognitions
- AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
- Super Lawyers honoree (2020–2025) in Estate Planning & Probate Law
- Top Small Law Firm, Herald Top Lawyers of Long Island (2024)
- Top Elder Law Attorney, Herald Top Lawyers of Long Island (2024)
- Top Attorney in Trusts & Estates, Herald Top Lawyers of Long Island (2022)
- Client’s Choice Award, Avvo
- Platinum Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell
- Top Women in Business Honoree (2015), The Queens Courier
Professional Memberships
- ElderCounsel
- WealthCounsel
- Bukharian Lawyers Association
Practice areas
Estate Planning & Probate, Elder LawFocus areas
Estate Planning, Living Wills, Power of Attorney, Probate & Estate Administration, Trusts, Wills
- 50% Estate Planning & Probate
- 50% Elder Law
First Admitted: 2000, New York
Professional Webpage: https://www.davidovlaw.com/attorneys/ilana-f-davidov/
Bar / Professional Activity
- United States District Court, Eastern District of New York
- United States District Court, Southern District of New York
- New York State Bar
- Provided Continuing Legal Education through CUNY Law School to attorneys on Real Estate Transactions, Title Review and Ethics in Real Estate Transactions, 2006
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Trial verdict and multiple appeals in favor of Real Estate Client where purchaser failed to close on the transaction, 2009-2014
- Obtained a favorable decision from the Appellate Division, Second Department on an appeal [In Re April D.], 2002
- Favorable settlement in a contested estate administration case
- Favorable settlement after litigation of a Medicaid lien. The settlement reached was for 11% of the total lien claimed by Medicaid, 2010
- Obtained a favorable decision from the Appellate Division, Second Department [Eveready Insurance Co. v. Robinson], 2002
Representative Clients
- Middle-class seniors, high net worth individuals, Medicaid applicants, estate fiduciaries, and beneficiaries, and small to medium-sized business owners
Transactions
- Represented professional tenants (physicians, dentists) in the purchase of a professional practice and lease negotiations
- Represented several sponsor cooperative apartment holders in the resale of sponsor units and filed amendments with Attorney General on their behalf
- Represented a high net worth client in establishing a CRT, and advising on strategies to reduce outstanding tax obligations, 2014
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Keeping It in Your Family: Why Most Traditional Estate Plans Fail and What You Can Do About It
Honors
- Ilana Davidov was honored, among 50 talented women, for the success attained in her career and for her contribution to her community at a gala with approximately 800 attendees, Top Women in Business, Queens Courier, 2015
- Honoree of the Herald Top Lawyers of Long Island Award in Trusts and Estates, Honoree of the Herald Top Lawyers of Long Island Award, L. I. Herald, 2022
- Appeared in Forbes Magazine, 2016
Office location for Ilana F. Davidov
1981 Marcus Avenue
Suite 231
New Hyde Park, NY 11042
Phone: 516-277-6576
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2020 - 2025
