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Kristine Richel Costelo

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Join date: Sep 20, 2025

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Experienced legal and administrative professional with over 7 years in legal research, case drafting, and administrative support, including forensic- related cases, real estate, probate, trust, estate planning, money claims, corporation, immigration, labor, criminaland civil cases.

Led a team of paralegals on 100+ legal matters, including cases involving psychological elements, demonstrating skill in coordinating with clinical psychiatrists, psychologists, and other medical professionals to support legal proceedings.

Proficient in drafting court-ready documents such as affidavits, complaints, and case summaries, while managing confidential case files and psychological evaluations with discretion and sensitivity.

Adept in using legal and productivity tools including Clio, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Trello, and Slack for remote case, calendar and inbox management, scheduling, transcription, document organization. task tracking, CRM and client coordination.

Known for professionalism, accuracy, and strong support to legal-medical teams in high-pressure, virtual environments. Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver timely, detail-oriented assistance in executive, operation and administration.

Posts (11)

Nov 13, 2025 ∙ 2 min

Navigating Cross Border Estate Planning

In today’s globalized world, it’s increasingly common to have assets, residences or family ties in more than one country. Whenever you deal with property abroad, or heirs in multiple jurisdictions, your estate planning becomes a cross-border matter. Cross-border estate planning is about making sure your assets, heirs, and wishes are honored and protected. It is critical to carefully plan for cross-border matters or you will face unexpected complications with the probate of an estate. A will...

Nov 13, 2025 ∙ 2 min

Uncontested vs. Contested Divorce in NY: Which is better for you?

Dissolving a marriage is an extremely personal, stressful, and important decision that requires the utmost consideration. The first choice you will face when pursuing a divorce in New York is determining which type of divorce is right for you. In New York State, divorces generally fall into two categories, contested and uncontested. Understanding the difference between the two can help you make informed decisions and set realistic expectations for the process ahead. The choice between the two...

Nov 13, 2025 ∙ 2 min

Planning for Long Term Care: Medicaid Look-Backs, Gifting, and MAPTs

Planning for long-term care is an extremely important step to take to protect both yourself and your family. The reality is that nursing homes, assisted living, and in-home care can be extremely expensive, and without proper planning, these costs can quickly drain your savings. With careful planning, you can preserve your assets and still qualify for Medicaid. Planning strategies include understanding the Medicaid look-back period, gifting, and considering an Medicaid Asset Protection Trust...