Schenectady, NY
Review Updated: My late father hired Ms. Toombs about a month before he passed away. She prepared all the necessary legal documents (such as his will, health care proxy, and power of attorney) for a reasonable fee. She also handled the closing on our family’s old home, also at a fair rate. My earlier negative review was based on a misunderstanding caused by a former employee of Ms. Toombs, named Pat, who contacted our family after leaving the office. Unfortunately, we trusted her and allowed her to take over POA responsibilities, but in hindsight, we felt this was a mistake and deeply regretted not staying with Ms. Toombs from the start. That situation caused a lot of confusion and stress for our family. We’re grateful that Ms. Toombs was professional and understanding when I contacted her to straighten things out. Overall, she was a good elder care attorney for our family. Since English is not my mother's first language and father had done everything for her (so she had a big learning curve), I help support her in communication and decision-making. Thank you again, Ms. Toombs.
Although you may have been disappointed, your mother was the client, not you. Your mother's instructions to me were paramount and were followed. I am not required to report to, and in fact, ethics rules prohibit interaction with family when their interests are not what the client wants, or to counsel family members who are dissatisfied with a parent's choices. Neither I, or any of my staff, are a social worker, medical professional or personal care managers.
Thank you so much Kate for having such a smooth transaction with all my needs- She is the best
Thank you!
Thank you so much to this law office for the beautiful and sweet gesture of giving for the holidays . I loved the idea of having this outside of your office for the people in need of it and also for all out there that are in need to have a hat or scarf to stay warm for the cold winter days coming. My kids spotted this outside of your office on the way from school and fell in love right away with the beautiful handmade quality of the hats and scarf.Thank you to the hands who took the time to make them. Blessings for the holidays!
Thank you Sherita for your note. This is the fourth winter we have done this giving tree which has been very popular. Most of the items are beautifully and loving made by good people who wish to share their blessings.
Gail -- although we spoke on the phone a year ago about the challenges you were facing, and your dissatifaction with the way things were handled by other family members, you did not follow up with me, I was never retained, nor did I appear on your behalf or do any other work for you. Your dissatisfaction is misdirected here.
Love Kate Toombs!!! Very professional and thorough
Thank you.
Kathleen has steared us in the correct direction with trusts and wills and to the right attorney in matrimony affairs. The office staff are nice to deal with.
Thank you Kate.
Kathy always helps with our family needs I trust her imputed and fairly priced
Thank you Marianne!
Thank you Tom.
Patient and helpful with estate planning. Kate takes time to explain things to all parties, including elderly parents. She knows her stuff.
Thank you Jim.
Very knowledgeable, helpful, friendly. Answered all my legal questions and gave me great advice. Thank you!!!
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I’m glad you were satisfied.
Kate is the best and her staff is always so willing to assist. Kate knows what to do when it comes to Elder Law, how to protect your assets and our parents. I would highly recommend her to everyone!!!
Thanks Tracy!
Thank you Renae!
I want to thank the attorneys, Kate Toombs and Chris for helping me for the last 9 years with their professional services and knowledge to overcome the ups and downs that life shocked me unexpectedly. I was completely blown away by their excellent hard work done in a timely manner and attention to detail regarding setting up a family trust and managing my investments that would benefit me the most. The closing on my house was handled with confidence. Being a retired teacher, I looked for attorneys, who were precise and compassionate and who would create a line of communication that is understood by their clients. I can't thank them enough for allowing me to rest at ease with the necessary documents in place upon my passing. Being a teacher, I would give them an A+.
Thank you Carmeen. It's always a pleasure working with you.
Thank your for the positive feedback!
In July of 2020, I gave Toombs Law a $2000.00 retainer for a guardianship matter involving a relative of mine. A Toombs associate handled or should I write did not handle my case in a timely matter. I called the associate at Toombs Law in February of 2021, asking where is my situation at. Only then did the associate start any process on my behalf but by this late date my guardianship case was moot due to circumstances that had arisen during the 7 months that my legal matter sat on the associate's desk. If Toombs Law had got to work when I retained them, I may have at least obtained temporary guardianship.
I am sorry the particular facts of your case did not support the outcome you hoped for.
Thank you for the rating and the long-term relationship.
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