About John Moss
John Moss Hinchcliff is an attorney specializing in trusts and estates law, with a focus on estate and tax planning for foreign citizens, non-traditional and second families, and individuals with disabilities. He assists business owners, professors, and other successful individuals in managing their wealth and planning its transfer to spouses, children, charities, and others. Additionally, he represents executors and trustees in estate administration, handling complex post-mortem tax and financial planning issues, estate tax returns and audits. Probate and trust proceedings, including Surrogates’ Court litigation such as will contests and contested accountings. Mr.
Hinchcliff earned his Bachelor of Arts from Hamilton College and his Juris Doctor from New York University School of Law. He was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1983 and has been practicing law for over four decades. He is also admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court. He is of counsel at Miller Mayer, LLP in Ithaca, New York, a firm he joined in 1987 after starting his career with Milbank, Tweed in New York City.
The firm is located at 215 East State Street, Suite 200, P.O. Box 6435, Ithaca, NY 14850. Mr. Hinchcliff is a member of the Tompkins County Bar Association and the Estate Planning Council. He has been recognized for his expertise in estate planning and has received positive client reviews for his diligence and effectiveness.
He is admitted to practice in New York and before the U.S. Supreme Court. For more information or to schedule a consultation, contact Miller Mayer, LLP at (607) 273-4200.