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Biography
Stefanie Lynn DeMario-Germershausen, partner at Angiuli & Gentile, LLP, has over 13 years of experience and leads the firm’s Estates, Trusts, Real Estate and Medicaid Departments. Her areas of concentration include probate and administration of estates, estate litigation and both 17A and Article 81 guardianship proceedings.
Additional areas of concentration for Ms. DeMario-Germershausen include estate planning and special needs planning along with assisting clients in obtaining Veteran’s benefits.
Ms. DeMario-Germershausen prides herself on helping clients achieve Medicaid eligibility, having handled complex community and institutional Medicaid cases and Fair Hearings. Her expertise with both the Medicaid rules and regulations makes her a go to attorney for both emergency and structured Medicaid planning.
Within the Real Estate Department Ms. DeMario-Germershausen guides clients as she helps them navigate sale and purchase transactions. She and her team understand that for many clients the sale of their family home or the purchase of their forever home are some of the most pivotal moments in their lives. Understanding that no two transactions are the same, Ms. DeMario-Germershausen and the entire Real Estate Department make sure to handle each transaction with a personal touch and strategic coordination.
Ms. DeMario-Germershausen is a highly accomplished attorney and was awarded the prestigious designation of “Rising Star” attorney by Super Lawyers.
Ms. DeMario-Germershausen received her Juris Doctor (J.D.) in 2011 from New York Law School and is admitted to the New York State Bar, the New Jersey Bar and the United States District Court of New Jersey. As a St. John’s University alumna, she earned her Bachelor of Science degree while serving as the President of the University’s Moot Court Association and maintaining Dean’s List status.
Ms. DeMario-Germershausen is a current board member of the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce. She has served as the co-chair of the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professionals Group as well as the Secretary of the Chamber’s Business Guild III.
Professional Associations
- Richmond County Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- New Jersey Bar Association
- New York County Lawyers Association
- New York State Bar Association, Young Lawyer’s Section Co-Liaison, Elder Law Section
Honors
- Selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2015-present
Pro-Bono Activities
- Staten Island Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professionals Group, Co-Chair
- Secretary of the Chamber’s Business Guild III
Articles/ Publications
- “My dad died, leaving us $3M. Cleaning out his safe, I found proof he fathered a third child and wanted to leave them $1M. What now?“, Moneywise (October 3, 2026)
- “Medicare Changes for 2027: Premiums, Part D Caps and New Rules Explained“, US News & World Report (September 10, 2026)
- “My grandmother just died, and I discovered my cousin had the safe deposit box emptied the week before. What can I do?“, Moneywise (September 12, 2026)
- “She’s accused of stealing nearly $700,000 from the aunt she cared for — how longer lifespans raise the risks of elder financial abuse“, Moneywise (September 8, 2026)
- “Does Medicaid Cover Nursing Homes?“, US News (September 3. 2026)
- “My parents, both 89, want to die at home — but even between 5 siblings, we can’t afford 24/7 care. What are our options?,” Moneywise (August 30, 2026)
- “Humana Is Ending Select Medicare Advantage Plans For 2027—What You Should Know“, Forbes (July 31, 2026)
- “My eccentric brother, 62, inherited our dad’s $150,000 watch — but he wants to just throw it in the ocean and I could use the cash. What can I do?“, Moneywise (July 27, 2026)
- “Switching Medicare Plans: 5 Good Reasons to Change Coverage“, US News (July 13, 2026)
- “Your Estate Plan Might Be Worthless the Moment You Need It Most“, Law.com (May 19, 2026)
- “When Small Communities Face Big-City Bureaucracy“, Law.com (January 16, 2026)