About Us

Jacqueline A. Cara, JD, is the Founding and Managing Partner of Cara Law. Cara Law is a boutique law practice that provides individualized, custom estate planning and elder law services. Cara Law specializes in creating Wills, establishing Guardianship Proceedings for individuals and families, Medicaid planning, eligibility advice, guidance and application filing in the State of New York. Jackie is an experienced elder law attorney and estate planning attorney.

We work with families, offering legal guidance for life’s difficult decisions. We have worked with hundreds of clients for estate planning, ranging in complexity from “simple wills”, to complex trust creation, as well as asset protection, tax planning and Medicaid eligibility planning.

If you are facing a probate situation, Cara Law can assist with guiding you through the probate process, estate administration, trust administration and guardianship proceedings. As a small law office, you will find compassion and expertise at a time when you need it the most, and we make sure that everything is understandable and simple.

Our focus is on families first. We understand your situation may be emotional, confusing and difficult for you and your family. Together, we will create a plan specifically for you that works to protect your assets and your family’s future.