Matthew J. Dorsey - Saratoga Springs, NY
Attorney at O'Connell & Aronowitz, P.C.
Estates & Estate Planning Lawyers in Saratoga Springs, NY
1 Court Street Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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Saratoga Springs Estates & Estate Planning Lawyer
Updated: 07/28/2026
Areas of Practice
- Estates & Estate Planning 30%
- Estate Administration 30%
- Guardianships 20%
- Estate Litigation 20%
Litigation: 20%
Attorney Information
Overview
Matt is a Shareholder concentrating his practice in the area of elder law, estate administration, and Medicaid planning. In his Medicaid planning practice, Matt works with families to preserve their assets, while obtaining access to necessary long term care services. Matt has been a Legal Services Provider for the Saratoga County Office for the Aging for over twenty years and previously served as the Saratoga County Examiner of Guardianship Accounts. Matt has lectured on elder law issues for the State and County Bar Associations, as well as the Office for the Aging and Community Hospice.
Matt is a member of the New York State Bar Association and the Elder Law Section. He also served as an elected representative to the New York State Bar Association House of Delegates between 2003 and 2005. Based on Matt’s professional background and long history of community service, the Saratoga County Bar Association nominated Matt in 2007 for a New York State Bar Association Outstanding Lawyer Award.
Matt’s interest in the well-being of our elderly led him to establish the Saratoga Springs Memory Walk for the benefit of the Alzheimer’s Association, and he previously served as Chairman of the Memory Walk. Matt was recognized as a Volunteer of the Year by the Adirondack Branch of the Alzheimer’s Association.
Matt previously served as City Attorney for the City of Saratoga Springs under both Mayor Michael Lenz and Mayor Scott Johnson. Mayor John Safford appointed Matt to the Saratoga Springs Charter Review Commission in 2025.
Previously, Matt served as President of the Saratoga Springs Rotary Club, and also as a Board Member of the Saratoga Springs Rotary Education Foundation. The Foundation raises funds for and manages an endowment for the Rotary scholarship program, which provides over $50,000 in scholarship funding every year to area high school students. Additionally, he was a member of the Estate Planning Council of Eastern New York, where he served as President from 2021 – 2022.
Matt is a member of the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, Lodge No. 161, where he serves as the Justice of the Subordinate Forum.
Matt is a prior recipient of the Outstanding Young Leader Award from the Greater Saratoga Springs Jaycees. He is a graduate of the Leadership Saratoga Program, created by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce to develop community leaders in the Greater Saratoga area.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Outstanding Lawyer Nomination to NYS Bar Association Saratoga County Bar Association
- Paul Harris Fellow Saratoga Springs Rotary Club
- Volunteer of the Year Alzheimer’s Association of Northeastern NY
- Outstanding Young Leader Award Greater Saratoga Springs Jaycees
Education
Legal Education
- Vanderbilt University Law School, Nashville, Tennessee
Non Legal Education
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Brown University
Honors: magna cum laude
Current Employment Position(s)
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Shareholder
Published Works
Articles
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Saving for the Costs of College - Understanding Your Options, O'Connell & Aronowitz Blog, 2026
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Mayor Mamdani Proposes Changes to New York Estate Taxes : The new proposals are a significant change to New York Law, O'Connell & Aronowitz Blog, 2026
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A Lookback on Important Developments from 2025, O'Connell & Aronowitz Blog, 2026
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Medicaid Eligibility After Giving Has Occurred, Trusts, Estates & Elder Law Update, 2014
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Gifting in the Context of Medicaid Applications, O'Connell & Aronowitz Blog, 2025
- Wrapping Up an Estate from a Beneficiary’s Perspective, O'Connell & Aronowitz Blog, 2025
- The Different Types of Guardianship in New York, O'Connell & Aronowitz Blog, 2025
- Developments Regarding the Corporate Transparency Act, O'Connell & Aronowitz Blog, 2025
- Transfer on Death Deeds in New York, O'Connell & Aronowitz Blog, 2024
- Beginning the Process for a Successful Estate Plan, O'Connell & Aronowitz Blog, 2024
- The Ins and Outs of Closing Estates in New York – The Difference Between Informal and Formal Closure, O'Connell & Aronowitz Blog, 2024
- Tax Tips to Keep in Mind Now That Tax Day is Upon Us, O'Connell & Aronowitz Blog, 2024
- Dying Without a Will in the State of New York & What Determines Who Receives Your Assets?, O'Connell & Aronowitz Blog, 2024
- Getting Your Estate Plan in Place, O'Connell & Aronowitz Blog, 2024
- The Ins and Outs of Small Estate Proceedings: A Simplified Process Under New York Law, O'Connell & Aronowitz Blog, 2024
- Estate Planning for Parents with Young Children Key Things to Consider to Protect Your Loved Ones, O'Connell & Aronowitz Blog, 2024
- Challenging the Probate of a Last Will and Testament Your Right to a Hearing Before Objections, O'Connell & Aronowitz Blog, 2023
- Medicaid Planning Flexibility with Irrevocable Trusts- Does irrevocable mean no changes are possible?, O'Connell & Aronowitz Blog, 2023
- What is a Trust and Do You Need One?, O'Connell & Aronowitz Blog, 2023
- Power of Attorney Questions and Answers, O'Connell & Aronowitz Blog, 2023
- Medical Decision Making In Your Estate Plan: The Documents You Need and How They Work, O'Connell & Aronowitz Blog, 2023
- How Your Will Controls Your Assets After You Pass Away, O'Connell & Aronowitz Blog, 2023
- Protecting the Family Home Against Nursing Home Costs, O'Connell & Aronowitz Blog, 2023
- Death and Taxes & Questions and Answers on Estate and Gift Taxes, O'Connell & Aronowitz Blog, 2023
- Supported Decision-Making as an Alternative to Guardianship, O'Connell & Aronowitz Blog, 2022
- Planning Techniques for Blended Families & How to Protect Everyone's Interests, O'Connell & Aronowitz Blog, 2022
- What is Probate and How Does it Work?, O'Connell & Aronowitz Blog, 2022
- An Estate Planning Update in the Time of the Coronavirus, O'Connell & Aronowitz Blog, 2020
- The Importance of Having a Power of Attorney: How can it help you in a time of crisis, O'Connell & Aronowitz Blog, 2020
- Questions & Answers on the Importance of a Living Will: What is a Living Will and Should You Have One?, O'Connell & Aronowitz Blog, 2020
- Estate Planning in a Time of Crisis, O'Connell & Aronowitz Blog, 2020
- Estate Planning: Who To Select to Fulfill your Plan?, O'Connell & Aronowitz Blog, 2018
Bar Admissions
- New York, 1997
Other Affiliations
- New York State Bar Association
- New York State Bar Association, Elder Law Section
- Estate Planning Council of Eastern New York (Former President)
- Saratoga County Bar Association
- Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club (Justice of the Subordinate Forum)
- Saratoga Springs Rotary Club, 2012 - 2013 (Past President)
- Saratoga Springs Rotary Education Foundation (Former Secretary, Board of Directors)
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Contact
1 Court Street
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Phone Number: 518-584-5205
Fax Number: 518-584-5441
Email: Send a message
Website: https://oalaw.com/lawyers/matthew-j-dorsey/
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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