Fwd: Estate of Abraham Cogan --- Riverside Terrace v. Cogan, Estate of Abraham - Property: 85 Riverside Ave. Unit F-7, Stamford
Stonehenge Property Management
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Lori A. DaSilva-Fiano" <ldasilv...@znclaw.com>
Date: November 19, 2025 at 10:12:45 AM EST
To: Stonehenge Property Management <Stoneh...@optonline.net>
Cc: "Robert A. Pacelli, Jr." <RPac...@znclaw.com>
Subject: FW: Estate of Abraham Cogan --- Riverside Terrace v. Cogan, Estate of Abraham - Property: 85 Riverside Ave. Unit F-7, Stamford
Hi David,
Please see email below that we received from Attorney Gottlin who is now representing the Estate of Abraham Cogan. Bob and I have discussed her response. We wanted to inform you and the Board that we do not intend on reducing our fees as there is simply no basis for such a reduction. There is absolutely no financial hardship here. I have reviewed the probate documentation which revealed a close to $5 million dollar estate, all of which is all being left to charitable entities. Mr. Cogan disinherited his only living relatives. As you may be aware, Mr. Cogan had a home health aide who convinced him to execute certain estate documents which financially benefitted her. However, the documents were discovered rather quickly and there was only a small amount of money transferred. That health aide has since conceded to not contesting the probate proceeding which removed her as executrix and trustee and admitting Mr. Cogan’s original Will leaving his estate to charities. Additionally, I do not have a clear indication of when a payoff is forthcoming as this attorney was just assigned the case. From our analysis, there is simply no reason for either our office or the Association to take any reduction in what is owed. Based on the foregoing, would you please present the issue of the late fee waiver to the Board for consideration and advise of their decision so that I can speak with Attorney Gottlin. Also, immediately before Attorney Gottlin was substituted into the case, we were about to commence a foreclosure action. Assuming a payoff is not forthcoming in the short term, how does the Board wish for us to proceed?
Please advise.
Best,
Lori
Lori A. DaSilva-Fiano, Esq.
ZELDES, NEEDLE & COOPER, P.C.
1000 Lafayette Boulevard, 7th Floor
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Email: ldasilv...@znclaw.com
Direct: (203) 332-5716
Fax: (203) 333-1489
This communication is from a debt collector in an attempt to collect a debt.
Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
From: Sandra Gottlin <sgot...@sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Friday, November 14, 2025 4:55 PM
To: Lori A. DaSilva-Fiano <ldasilv...@znclaw.com>
Cc: Robert A. Pacelli, Jr. <RPac...@znclaw.com>; Madelyn Krouzil <mmkr...@znclaw.com>
Subject: Re: Estate of Abraham Cogan --- Riverside Terrace v. Cogan, Estate of Abraham - Property: 85 Riverside Ave. Unit F-7, Stamford
Hi Lori,
Thanks for the payoff. Under the circumstances and given Mr. Cogan's long term residency (since 1974) I would ask the association to waive the late fees and reduce the attorney fees.
I'll be in the office on Monday and we can discuss then.
Kind regards, Sandy
Sandra G. Gottlin
Attorney at Law
Six Landmark Square
Suite 461
Stamford, CT 06901
Tel: (203) 359-5625
On Friday, November 14, 2025 at 04:51:06 PM EST, Lori A. DaSilva-Fiano <ldasilv...@znclaw.com> wrote:
Good afternoon Sandy,
Please find attached payoff letter good thru 11/30/25. I am available to discuss any time on Monday after 11:30.
Have a great weekend!
Lori
Lori A. DaSilva-Fiano, Esq.
ZELDES, NEEDLE & COOPER, P.C.
1000 Lafayette Boulevard, 7th Floor
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Email: ldasilv...@znclaw.com
Direct: (203) 332-5716
Fax: (203) 333-1489
<image001.png>This communication is from a debt collector in an attempt to collect a debt.
Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
From: Sandy Gottlin <sgot...@sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Friday, November 7, 2025 10:33 AM
To: Lori A. DaSilva-Fiano <ldasilv...@znclaw.com>
Cc: Robert A. Pacelli, Jr. <RPac...@znclaw.com>
Subject: Re: Estate of Abraham Cogan --- Riverside Terrace v. Cogan, Estate of Abraham - Property: 85 Riverside Ave. Unit F-7, Stamford
Hi Lori
I just left you a vm. I’ll be on my cell 203-219-7823. We can chat later today.
Sandy
Sent from my iPhone
On Nov 6, 2025, at 6:24 PM, Lori A. DaSilva-Fiano <ldasilv...@znclaw.com> wrote:
Sandy – thank you for reaching out. I will certainly advise our client of the unique circumstances of this matter. I am happy to discuss further once you receive the payoff which I hope to get over to you tomorrow.
Best,
Lori
Lori A. DaSilva-Fiano, Esq.
ZELDES, NEEDLE & COOPER, P.C.
1000 Lafayette Boulevard, 7th Floor
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Email: ldasilv...@znclaw.com
Direct: (203) 332-5716
Fax: (203) 333-1489
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This communication is from a debt collector in an attempt to collect a debt.
Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
From: Sandy Gottlin <sgot...@sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 6, 2025 5:27 PM
To: Lori A. DaSilva-Fiano <ldasilv...@znclaw.com>
Cc: Robert A. Pacelli, Jr. <RPac...@znclaw.com>
Subject: Re: Estate of Abraham Cogan --- Riverside Terrace v. Cogan, Estate of Abraham - Property: 85 Riverside Ave. Unit F-7, Stamford
Lori
Thank you for your email. I’m out of office now, but wanted to reply before day’s end.
Please note I was just appointed yesterday as the fiduciary for Mr. Cohan’s estate. I intend to marshall the liquid assets post-haste, but it may take a bit given the financial institutions legal review, etc. I presume your client will extend the courtesy of patience knowing they will be made whole in due time and it will not be necessary for the estate to incur legal expense to have any court action suspended under the circumstances. I will be back in office tomorrow if you wish to discuss further. Please do forward me the current ledger/payoff.
Thank you, Sandy
Sent from my iPhone
On Nov 6, 2025, at 5:16 PM, Lori A. DaSilva-Fiano <ldasilv...@znclaw.com> wrote:
Good evening Attorney Gottlin,
I am in receipt of your email below from David Ferguson of Stonehenge Mgmt. As you may be aware, our office represents Riverside Terrace with respect to the collection matter concerning the above property. We were currently in the process of drafting the foreclosure complaint. I requested an updated account ledger from David. Upon receipt, I will draft a payoff letter and forward same to you.
If you wish to discuss this matter, I am available tomorrow after 12:30.
Best,
Lori
Lori A. DaSilva-Fiano, Esq.
ZELDES, NEEDLE & COOPER, P.C.
1000 Lafayette Boulevard, 7th Floor
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Email: ldasilv...@znclaw.com
Direct: (203) 332-5716
Fax: (203) 333-1489
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This communication is from a debt collector in an attempt to collect a debt.
Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
From: Stonehenge Property Management <Stoneh...@Optonline.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 6, 2025 12:46 PM
To: Lori A. DaSilva-Fiano <ldasilv...@znclaw.com>
Subject: FW: Estate of Abraham Cogan
From: Sandra Gottlin [mailto:sgot...@sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2025 12:44 PM
To: stoneh...@optonline.net
Subject: Estate of Abraham Cogan
Dear Mr. Ferguson,
As discussed I am an attorney and have been appointed as Administrator of the Estate of Abraham Cogan. Attached please find the Stamford Probate Court Decree and Fiduciary Certificate.
I am planning to access the unit (87 Riverside Avenue, Unit F-7) and will attend to the financial obligations to the association in the near future.
I did reach out to law firm of Zeldes Needle, but was only able to leave a voice message. Please forward this email to them and have them contact me to resolve the outstanding balance.
I look forward to working with you. Below is my contact information.
Please let me know of any questions.
Kind regards, Sandy
Sandra G. Gottlin
Attorney at Law
Six Landmark Square
Suite 461
Stamford, CT 06901
Tel: (203) 359-5625; Cell: (203) 219-7823
Daryl Smith
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