Patricia S. Bobrow

PATRICIA SHAFFER BOBROW was born and raised in New Hartford, New York and subscribes to the philosophy that the "best journey takes you home". Pat was graduated from Union College (A.B. cum laude 1980) and Syracuse University College of Law (J.D. cum laude 1983), where she was Survey Editor of the Syracuse Law Review and a member of the Justinian Society. From a young age, Pat's family instilled in her the value of "giving back" to the community. Pat has been involved with a number of community organizations including: Oneida County Bar Association, Past President and member of the Board of Directors; New York State Fifth Judicial District Grievance Committee, Oneida County Grievance Committee; YWCA of the Mohawk Valley, Past President and member of the Board of Directors; Past Member of the Board of Directors of the Legal Aid Society and Foothills Girl Scout Council. Pat was also the recipient of the YWCA Salute to Outstanding Women award. Pat and her husband, Ken, who is also a member of Felt Evans, LLP, now reside at Oneida Lake, where their 4 children and grandchildren are frequent visitors. When not working, Pat enjoys golfing, gardening and quilting.

TRUST & ESTATE ADMINISTRATION AND PLANNING

Pat understands that planning your estate may be a difficult and emotional task, which is why Pat listens and takes the time to understand your family dynamics in devising an estate plan that meets your present and future needs. As each estate plan is unique, it is important to learn about each client, his/her family, values and specific concerns when customizing an estate plan. Your estate plan may include the following: Wills, Health Care Proxies, Powers of Attorney, Irrevocable Trusts, Revocable Trusts, Supplemental Needs Trusts, Elder Law and Medicaid Planning, Succession Planning for small/family-owned businesses and tax strategies, all of which Pat has extensive knowledge in and experience with when devising an encompassing estate plan.
Once it becomes time to implement the estate plan, Pat assists the family with timely and efficient administration of the clients' Trust and Estate assets in order to facilitate a smooth and expeditious transition from the estate/trust to the beneficiaries. Pat also is certified to be appointed by the NYS Supreme and Surrogate's Court in matters involving Article 81 guardianships and currently serves as a Court Examiner of Guardian accounts for the Appellate Division, Third Department. She is also a member of the NYS Bar Association Elder Law and Trust and Estates Sections.

REAL ESTATE

Pat began her career with the former Evans, Severn, Bankert & Peet, a firm recognized for its extensive practice and expertise in real estate. While at Evans, Severn, Bankert & Peet (which later merged to become the current Felt Evans, LLP), Pat developed extensive knowledge and experience in all aspects of real estate, including residential and commercial closings for individuals and multiple lending institutions, title examination, Article XV actions to quiet title to disputed real estate and foreclosure. Pat currently serves as President of Mohawk Title Agency, Inc, a title agent for Stewart Title Insurance Corporation and President of Mohawk Valley Abstract Corporation, which affiliations permit Felt Evans, LLP to offer unparalleled customer service to our clients. Pat is a member of the New York State Bar Association Real Estate Section and also is a frequent participant in real estate seminars for the Oneida County Bar Association.