Zena M Tamler, Estate Planning Attorney in New York

Zena concentrates on estate planning, general, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Zena handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Estate Planning

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• General

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• Personal Injury

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Zena's primary office is at 125 Broad Street, New York, NY, 10004-2498. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new estate planning attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Zena usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Zena discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in estate planning practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Zena for a estate planning case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Zena walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Zena offer a free consultation?

  Zena charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Zena's office. Some estate planning attorneys offer free consults — check Zena's current terms during booking.

• How long do estate planning cases in New York typically take?

  Simple estate planning matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Zena gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Zena take my case if I'm outside New York?

  Zena is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Zena will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Zena?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Zena will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Zena accepting new estate planning clients right now?

  Zena's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.