Askin & Hooker, LLC

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Askin & Hooker, LLC

Askin & Hooker, LLC

Estate, Real Estate, Business, Health Care

Providing Hands-on, Personal Service for Over 20 Years in Estate Planning, Real Estate & Elder Law.

Founded in: 2016
Firm Size: 2 Attorneys
Fax 973-512-3880

Main Office

200 Woodport Road
Sparta, NJ 07871

Office Hours

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Other Locations

Lawyers

About Law Firm

Mr. Askin has more than 25 years’ experience practicing Real Property Law, Wills, Trusts, Estates and Elder Law. Today, he focuses on the development of customized estate plans, estate administration, estate litigation and elder law as well as the legal rights and issues related to the acquisition, ownership, development, improvement and sale of real property.

Bill is an active member with the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. His experience includes serving as an Officer with the Trust Department at Chase Manhattan Bank in New York. He spent over 15 years as counsel to one of the nation’s largest real estate, mortgage and title insurance firms. His completed a New Jersey State Superior Court clerkship and he spent several years with a litigation practice in Chatham, New Jersey. He is admitted to practice law by the States of New Jersey, New York and Ohio. Bill is a native of Lake Mohawk, New Jersey.

Mr. Askin’s Estate and Trust practice is primarily focused on the development and implementation of customized estate and tax plans for our clients and their families. The Estates and Trusts legal team at Askin & Hooker, LLC can assist you in matters involving:

Customized Estate Plans
Living Wills
Powers of Attorney
Special Needs Trusts
Guardianships
Conservatorships
Probate Matters
Estate Administration
Asset Protection Strategies
Tax Planning
Will Contests
Estate Litigation
Revocable Living Trusts
Irrevocable Trusts
Medicaid Planning
Adoptions
Mr. Askin’s Real Property practice focuses on residential and commercial real estate transactions as well as all matters affecting real property ownership rights, development opportunities and legal responsibilities. Our Real Property Legal Team can assist you in matters involving:

The acquisition, leasing, financing, and sale of residential, commercial, and industrial property.
All aspects and types of Real Estate Litigation including Errors and Omissions Claims, Non-Disclosure, Property Defect, and Fraud.
Residential and Commercial Real Estate Development and Building Law.
Real Estate Finance, Title and Escrow matters including Short Sales and Foreclosures.
Property Management.
Zoning and Land Use including subdivision approvals and appeals.
Property Tax issues and appeals.
Complaints against real estate agents and brokers before industry trade associations, the Real Estate Commission and Civil Rights Commission.
Education:
J.D. New York Law School
B.A. Lafayette College

Associations & Memberships:
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Sussex County Bar Association
Morris County Bar Association
Elder Law Committee
New Jersey State Bar Association
Real Property, Trusts and Estates Law Section Member
Community Service:
Lake Mohawk Preservation Foundation, Trustee
Fair Housing Contact Service, former Board Member
Pass It Along, Volunteer
Admitted to Practice:
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
S. District Court – District of New Jersey

Reviews

As a local real estate agent, I cannot recommend Bill Askin and his paralegal, Jessica Gunderman, highly enough. I’ve had the privilege of working with them on dozens of transactions, and their professionalism and dedication continue to exceed expectations. They consistently deliver exceptional service to my clients, negotiating with their best interests at heart and bringing unparalleled expertise to problem-solving. A special thank you to Jessica for her incredible responsiveness and for always staying one step ahead—she’s truly a standout!

Caitlin Schlaffer

2024-12-19 04:36:12

We recently used Askin and Hooker in Sparta, NJ for a real estate transaction. They provided prompt, courteous service. We would use them again and recommend them!

Maria Stachura

2024-10-25 01:43:07

Zero star review. I highly do NOT recommend utilizing this law firm for your real estate needs. The customer service was beyond awful. The crux comes with the mess up of follow up with recording. They collected their money at close and never checked to see if the property recorded... I found out four months after our close date that we never recorded at the county level. My wife is a disabled veteran and we live on a fixed income and qualify for property tax brakes. However, we can't utilize the tax breaks if the home hasn't recorded. When I reached out to Bill Askin about the problem, he informed me that he reached out and there was nothing he or his office could do. When I asked what the plan was he said "There is nothing we can do, we're waiting on X " .... You're a law office, make a phone call the title company or other law office that is not producing documents so your client can get their property closed. Don't just keep saying "Uh huh.. Uh huh..." on the phone to your client when they're frustrated you didn't do your job.... Again. I highly suggest you do not utilize this law office.

Cody Berry

2024-06-13 01:28:18

The legal team here is sharp, timely, and efficient. My partner and I were both pleased with their investment in our project, ongoing involvement to completion, straightforward suggestions, and support during the process. Thank you!

Gia Leo

2024-09-08 23:42:40

Went there to "Retain" by far the worst attorney ever. He was supposed to help me out with a Landlord/Tennant issue, when in fact blew through my whole retainer and than billed me another 1000$ plus dollars for doing absolutely nothing. Dan told me their would be NO charge for the last few emails and phonecards he had to make since my landlord is as petty as they come, yet billed me anyway. He was extremely unprofessional always putting me down or my situation in one way or another and he was supposed to be MY attorney, NOT the opposing party to which he sided with him more. I was disgusted and I wouldn't use this attorney again if you paid me too. He's extremely unprofessional and obnoxious to say the least. Funny part is I made the case myself and won after this episode with Askin N Hooke; Dan the Landlord/Tenant handler. Never Again!!!!!

Jodi Secor

2024-02-08 06:51:44