Wills
Your loved ones know exactly what you wanted and how to carry it out. A clear will removes guesswork, reduces conflict, and keeps your family from facing unnecessary stress.
Learn moreNew York City Estate Counsel
Don't put off protecting your family.
Estate planning that understands people, not just assets. I'll help you move from someday to signed — with clear guidance, every step.
What we do
A complete estate plan, thoughtfully built.
Every family is different. Every plan we build reflects that.
Trusts
Your assets pass to the right people without court delays or public records. A trust keeps your family's financial path private, organized, and under your control.
Learn moreHealthcare Directives
The people you trust can speak for you if you can't speak for yourself. Your wishes are written down so your family isn't left guessing during a crisis.
Learn moreLegacy Planning
For families whose lives call for more extensive planning — navigating complexity in their assets, their relationships, or both — this work builds plans that hold up over time and across generations.
Learn moreNot sure where to start?
A complimentary consultation is the easiest first step.
Why choose us
The difference is in how we work with you.
Estate planning is intimate work. You and your family deserve an attorney who treats it that way.
A Counselor First
Every plan starts by understanding your family, your values, and what you want your legacy to look like.
Premium, Personal Service
You work directly with Henri-Lee — never passed off to a paralegal or junior associate.
Plain-English Counsel
Clear advice without the legalese, so you understand every decision you're making.
Built for Modern Families
Couples without children, blended families, divorced individuals, and LGBTQ+ families — this practice was designed for the family structures that standard estate planning overlooks.
About the attorney
Henri-Lee Stalk, JD, PhD
Planning for the future is one of those things most people know they should do — and then quietly avoid. It feels overwhelming, brings up uncomfortable questions, and it's easy to tell yourself you'll get to it later. But "later" often leaves the people you love most unprotected, and that's exactly why I do this work.
I'm an estate planning attorney trained in law and psychology. That combination means I understand not just the legal side of planning, but what families actually need from it — the decisions, the values, and the dynamics that make a plan work in real life. Licensed in New York, I help families across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the wider state build plans that actually fit their lives.
When you work with our firm, you get more than a plan. You get clarity on what you have, what you want, and how to protect it.
JD & PhD, University of HawaiiNY State Bar — Admitted 2019Purposeful Planning InstituteNYC Bar Association
How it works
A clear path, from first call to lasting plan.
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Planning Consultation
A 60-minute conversation to understand your goals and answer your questions.
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Strategy Session
We meet in depth to design a plan tailored to your family, assets, and values.
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Drafting & Review
Documents are prepared, reviewed and refined until your desired outcomes are achieved.
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Signing & Stewardship
We execute your plan and stay available for life's changes — marriages, births, moves, and beyond.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Estate planning that understands people, not just assets.
Good planning starts with listening.
A complimentary one hour conversation to understand your situation and what would actually serve you.
FAQ
Questions Modern Families Ask Before Getting Started
Most of our work is flat fee so you know the cost before we start. For more complex matters we'll discuss fees together to make sure everything feels right before we begin.
For most clients four to eight weeks from first conversation to signed documents. If your situation is more involved we'll give you a realistic timeline.
We'll send you a short Family Questionnaire before we meet so we can make the most of our time together. Please complete it and come ready to talk about your family and what you want to protect.
It depends on your life and your family. We'll walk through both options together so you can make the choice that's right for you.
Everything you share with us is protected by attorney-client privilege. What you tell us stays with us.
GET IN TOUCH
Start by telling us what matters. We'll handle the rest.
A straightforward discussion about your life, your family, and what you want to protect.
- 125 Park Ave, 25th Floor
New York, NY 10017 - (646) 494-2633
- henrileestalk@stalklaw.com
- Monday–Friday
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM ET
Visit Us
Our Office
Office
Stalk Law, PLLC
Office Hours
- Monday–Friday9:00 am–5:00 pm
- SaturdayBy appointment only
- SundayClosed
Parking & Transit
By Subway
Grand Central–42nd Street is steps away, served by the 4, 5, 6, 7, and S lines.
By Train
Metro-North and LIRR connect directly to Grand Central Terminal, one block away.
By Car
Street parking is limited in Midtown. Nearby garages include:
Icon Parking at 116 E 40th St
MPG at 110 E 42nd St
SP+ at 122 E 42nd St
By Taxi or Rideshare
Request drop-off at 125 Park Avenue at 41st Street.