Wayne R. Carrabus Esq.

Wayne R. Carrabus Esq.

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Futterman Lanza, LLP

Estate Planning Lawyers in Smithtown, NY in Smithtown, NY

Smithtown, NY516-963-6090
Estate PlanningTaxElder LawMedicaid PlanningMedicaid ApplicationsSpecial Needs Planning

About Wayne R. Carrabus Esq.

Wayne Carrabus, Esq., CPA. joined Futterman Lanza, LLP in September 2019. Futterman Lanza, LLP concentrates in Elder Law, Estate Planning, Special Needs and Veterans Benefits. With offices in Smithtown, Bay Shore, Melville and Garden City, Wayne primarily works in the Bay Shore office unless a client needs him in another office. Wayne's experience as a Certified Public Accountant expands his technical knowledge so he can better help clients resolve complicated financial and legal issues that arise. Wayne believes in the importance of giving back to our community and volunteers to support Bay Shore residents and the surrounding area. He runs a complimentary monthly group in the Bay Shore office for people affected by Alzheimer's disease and dementia that follows the Alzheimer's Disease Resource Center training. Wayne Carrabus received his J.D. from New York Law School in 2016. He graduated magna cum laude and was on the Dean's List and became a CPA, having graduated from the University at Albany with a Bachelor of Science. Awards and Honors Honors 2025-2026 Nomination for FourLeaf “Best of Long Island,” Best Law Firm Category 2022 - 2025 Super Lawyers Rising Star Selection (awarded to only 2.5% of attorneys in Metro New York area) 2023 Nomination for Bethpage “Best of Long Island”, Elder Law Attorney Category

Education

Legal Education

  • New York Law School, New York, New York, 2016
  • J.D.
  • Honors: magna cum laude
  • Honors: Dean's List
  • Law Review: New York Law School Law Review, 2010 - 2012

Non Legal Education

  • University at Albany, Albany, New York, 2008
  • B.S.
  • Major: Accounting

Past Positions

  • Stifel Financial Corp., Deputy General Counsel, 2017 - 2019
  • Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc., Staff Accountant, 2013 - 2017
  • Languages
  • English

Published Works

Articles

  • Smithtown/Islip/Brookhaven Messenger Newspapers (Legal Insights) “Important Estate Planning Tax Topics: Capital Gains”, September 18, 2025 issue

Bar Admissions

  • New York, 2017

Other Affiliations

  • Suffolk County Bar Association
  • New York State Bar Association

Attorney Details

Full NameWayne R. Carrabus Esq.
FirmFutterman Lanza, LLP
Address50 NY-111, Suite 314, Smithtown, NY 11787
Phone516-963-6090
Phone631-868-8445
Phone631-823-7601
Phone631-868-8811
Phone631-979-9546
Websitewww.trustedattorneys.com
Websitewww.trustedattorneys.com/blog
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