- Divorce
- GuardianshipThese allow you to appoint someone you know and trust to make your personal health care and financial decisions even when you cannot. If you are incapacitated without these legal documents, then you and your family will be involved in a probate proceeding known as a guardianship and conservatorship. This is the court proceeding where a judge determines who should make these decisions for you under the ongoing supervision of the court.
- Real Estate TransactionsTony has been working with my family for almost 20 years. We have worked with him from estate planning to real estate transactions. He is very knowledgable and will get your work done in a timely manner. He also surrounds himself with a great staff. I highly recommend Tony for any legal advice you may need.
- Social Security Disability• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), which helps those with a disability, but requires that the individual hasn’t been able to work for at least a year because of the disability.
- Medicaid PlanningBrenda has been with the firm for the better part of 18 years. She is a certified paralegal, having received her certificate from Wagner College. Her primary responsibilities for the firm include probate and administration proceedings, real estate and Medicaid planning. When not at work, Brenda most enjoys spending time with her family and traveling whenever possible.
- Estate PlanningThere is a myriad of legal strategies we might consider implementing as we design your estate plan. Regardless, there are a handful of “must have” estate planning documents that are the first steps in creating your estate plan...
- WillsMy wife and i needed to make a last will and testament so we picked Danna and associates. I found Mr Danna to be courteous and professional. He took his time with us because we weren’t sure what type of will would suit our needs. His staff is pleasant and welcoming and and we felt very comfortable doing business with him. I highly recommend this firm.
- TrustsTrusts. These come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Generally speaking, a trust is a legal entity with at least three parties: the creator of the trust, the trustee, and the beneficiary. With most “revocable living trusts,” you are all three parties. Depending on your circumstances, there could be advantages to establishing a trust. The most common advantage is avoiding probate. This can help streamline administration of your estate upon your death, keeping your plans private in the process. Some irrevocable trusts may protect trust assets from creditors. For example, trusts established under a will or revocable living trust can protect the inheritance for loved ones from squandering, divorces, lawsuits and bankruptcies.
- Power of AttorneyPower of Attorney. This is a legal document giving another person — sometimes called “the attorney-in-fact” or “agent” — the legal authority to make decisions on business matters and other issues on your behalf. The exact scope of the power given is spelled out in the document itself. These powers cease when the maker passes away; they also may no longer be in effect when the maker becomes unable to make or communicate decisions. A “durable” power of attorney should be used in that situation, or a health care directive.
- Probate
- Tax LawFederal estate laws are continually changing. Regular visits with your attorney can help ensure that your estate plan will continue to work as originally designed. These visits will also provide you with the opportunity to make any needed updates based on your present situation and future estate tax planning goals. Planning now is the best gift you can give loved ones. Without an effective plan in place, your loved ones may be lead to the forced sales of assets since estate taxes are due within 9 months of death.