Stephanie Buffa, Esq.

Stephanie Buffa, Esq. is Senior Counsel at Cona Elder Law. Ms. Buffa concentrates her practice in all aspects of  Elder Law, Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Medicaid, and Guardianships. Ms. Buffa's legal skills extend to preparing Wills, Trusts, comprehensive financial planning for Medicaid eligibility, asset protection planning, and representation at Medicaid Fair Hearings. In addition, a significant portion of her practice is devoted to Estate Administration, including probate proceedings, accountings, negotiation of creditor claims, and asset distribution. With over a decade of experience as a private practitioner, Ms. Buffa has developed a robust reputation and become a go-to for appointments by the Guardianship judges, including roles as Court Evaluator in Article 81 Guardianship proceedings. Her responsibilities have included interviewing alleged incapacitated parties, reviewing finances and advanced directives, and handling real estate transactions, such as drafting and negotiating contracts, title clearance, and navigating competing interests. Ms. Buffa's dedication to her profession is further reflected in her active involvement in various professional organizations. She has held leadership roles within the Suffolk County Columbian Lawyers Association, including President and Vice President, and she continues to serve on its Board of Directors presently.

Bar Admissions

• New York, 2008
• Supreme Court of the United States, 2022

Professional Organizations

• Suffolk County Bar Association
• Suffolk County Columbian Lawyers Association
• Women’s Bar Association of Suffolk County
• New York State Bar Association (Elder Law, Trusts and Estates, and Real Property Section Member)

Education

• Juris Doctor, Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University Law School
• Bachelor of Arts in Theatre, University of Notre Dame