Rebecca Alesi joined Mackenzie Hughes in September 2023 as an Associate in the Trusts and Estates department. She concentrates her practice in assisting with estate planning consultations, providing research analysis for complex estate and trust litigation matters, and counseling executors and fiduciaries with the administration of assets and the New York Surrogate’s Court procedures. In addition to estate work, she is also involved in Article 81 and Article 17A guardianship proceedings. Rebecca is knowledgeable in real estate transactions, contract negotiations, and family and matrimonial matters.
Due to the high volume of Mackenzie Hughes clientele that have multi-state assets, Rebecca’s dual license to practice law in the State of New York and the State of Florida allows her to better assist individuals with their estate plans and the ancillary probate process.
While attending Hofstra Law School, Rebecca was the Senior Productions Manager for the Journal of International Business and Law and worked in the Robert W. Entenmann Veterans Clinic providing pro bono assistance to veterans in applying for disability and navigating discharge appeals.
In Rebecca’s free time she enjoys training for triathlons, and going for walks with her dogs, Lilly and Otto.
Practice Areas
- Elder Law & Disability Planning
- Estate, Trust & Guardianship Litigation
- Estates, Trusts & Personal Planning
- Real Estate
- Wealth Management
Education
- University of Massachusetts Amherst undergraduate.
- Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University. J.D.
Admissions
- New York State Bar
- Florida State Bar
Experience
- Schwartz Sladkus Reich Greenberg Atlas LLP, (NYC firm), trusts and estates
- Abrams Fensterman, LLP (Long Island firm), trusts and estates
News
Rebecca Alesi to speak at the Estate Planning Council of Central New York’s April meeting
On Thursday, April 23, Rebecca Alesi will speak at the Estate Planning Council of Central New York’s latest meeting. Rebecca is an associate attorney at Mackenzie Hughes in the Trusts and Estates department. She concentrates her practice in assisting with estate planning consultations, providing research analysis for complex estate and trust litigation matters, and counseling executors and […]
Mackenzie Hughes Adds Two Attorneys
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Mackenzie Hughes LLP’s Managing Partner Richard Engel announces the recent addition of attorneys Rebecca E. Alesi and Robert R. Hojnacki to the team. Rebecca E. Alesi joined the firm in September 2023 and was admitted to the New York State Bar in November. She works in the Trusts and Estates Department, concentrating […]
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Why a Transfer on Death Deed (TODD) May Cause you Trouble When Passing Real Estate to Your Loved Ones Upon Death
When it comes to estate planning, especially passing down real property, there are a variety of documents available to facilitate your plan. An estate planning method that been a topic of debate is the Transfer on Death Deed (TODD). A TODD, on the surface, seems simple. You name a beneficiary in your deed to receive […]
It’s Time to Stop Procrastinating and Start Preparing: Misconceptions About Estate Planning and How You Maybe Inadvertently Giving Your Loved Ones Some Legal Headaches
A 2024 survey report by Caring.com found that only 32% of Americans die with a Will, a 6% decline from 2023. Many legal journalists and analysts predicted that the COVID-19 pandemic would motivate the population to estate plan, however, the Caring.com survey suggests that procrastination and lack of education on the topic are the main […]