About Lian
Lian Kuang-Maoga earned her law degree from the City University of New York School of Law in 2010. Her studies at CUNY Law included work in elder law, a subject area she carried into her professional life. Before law school she completed a Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management at Baruch College in 2005.
Her academic path paired legal training with an understanding of organizational behavior and personnel systems. That combination informed how she approaches client matters: careful attention to documentation, timelines, and the human side of legal problems. At CUNY Law she studied statutes and policies affecting older adults and their families, which shaped the early contours of her practice.
Kuang-Maoga practices in New York. She is based at Pitta & Baione LLP. Her work concentrates on issues commonly grouped under elder law. She handles estate planning and related documents, assists families with Medicaid planning, and addresses guardianship matters when they arise. She also advises clients on probate and the administration of estates.
Her style is practical and detail-oriented. She prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives. On planning matters she reviews financial records and benefits eligibility. When a client's circumstances change, she revises plans to reflect new realities. She aims to make complex rules easier to understand so clients can make informed choices.
In contested matters she works with colleagues on litigation and court filings where necessary. Many elder law matters require coordination with financial advisors, social workers, and health care providers. She draws on a network of professionals to assemble the information needed for legal decision-making. This collaborative approach helps ensure that plans align with both legal requirements and practical needs.
Outside of direct client work, Kuang-Maoga keeps current on legal developments that affect older adults. She tracks changes in public benefits law and court interpretations that could affect estate administration and guardianship practice. Her background in human resources continues to inform how she communicates and manages cases, particularly those involving family dynamics or institutional care providers.
She practices at Pitta & Baione LLP in New York, where she handles elder law, estate planning, Medicaid planning, and probate-related matters.
