John Moss Hinchcliff

John Moss Hinchcliff is a distinguished attorney in Ithaca, New York, with a primary focus on trusts and estates law. He provides comprehensive estate and tax planning services for foreign citizens, non-traditional and second families, and individuals with disabilities. His expertise extends to assisting business owners, professors, and other successful individuals in crafting strategies to manage their wealth and facilitate its transfer to spouses, children, charities, and other beneficiaries.

Mr. Hinchcliff is adept at representing executors and trustees in estate administration matters. His services include addressing complex post-mortem tax and financial planning issues, preparing estate tax returns, handling audits, and managing probate and trust proceedings. He is also experienced in Surrogates’ Court litigation, including will contests and contested accountings.

Before dedicating his practice to trusts and estates, Mr. Hinchcliff handled business litigation, covering contract, real property, and intellectual property disputes. He has been a part of the law firm since 1987, following his initial career at Milbank, Tweed in New York City.