Maroney Law Blog

[...] after they pass away.  Put another way, they are fully engaged in taking care of this special needs person, but must consider what will happen when they are no longer around. The case of a special [...]

[...] counsel role and into the human aspects of selecting a Guardian for your minor child and/or special needs child. It is critical that when you select a Guardian for your child, you have a very honest [...]

[...] event of an untimely death. Create Trusts in your Will so as to avoid estate taxes, care for a special needs individual without jeopardizing his or her government benefits, and to avoid a minor from [...]

[...] will act as the fiduciary to settle your estate after death. Establishes Credit Shelter and/or Special Needs Trust provisions to: Mitigate or avoid estate taxes. Care for a special needs individual [...]

[...] Many of our clients who have children, whether minors or adults, with special needs (mentally retarded, autism, Down’s syndrome, etc.), are specifically concerned about what will [...]

[...] you have further questions regarding the selection of Trustees, or any other legal matter, Maroney Associates invites you to call our offices. [...]

[...] certain that the debt collector is legitimate. If one of your loved ones has died, Maroney Associates invites you to contact us, so as to answer any and all questions you may have about [...]

[...] a separate tax ID for the trust, without the necessity of probate or authority of a court. Maroney Associates, PLLC understands that everyone has a different set of circumstances when it comes to [...]

[...] more information on asset management, contact our skilled trust & estate attorneys at Maroney Associates, PLLC.   [...]

[...] the house right away, they may incur a steep tax penalty. When you give away your property, the tax basis (or the original cost) of the property for the giver becomes the tax basis for the recipient. [...]

[...] the house right away, they may incur a steep tax penalty. When you give away your property, the tax basis (or the original cost) of the property for the giver becomes the tax basis for the recipient. [...]

[...] or how the recent changes in the law will affect you or a loved one, contact the experienced estate attorneys at Maroney & Associates, PLLC.  [...]

[...] a different set of circumstances when it comes to estate planning. Our New York trusts and estate attorneys will use our experience, knowledge, and understanding of the state and federal laws to [...]

[...] barriers. For more information on asset management, contact our skilled trust & estate attorneys at Maroney Associates, PLLC.   [...]

[...] mark, such a method could prove to be a valuable planning strategy to consider. Trust and estate attorneys can guide families through the difficult process of creating a will.  For more information [...]

[...] tax system, including the concept of portability. In 2015, there will be a $5,430,000 federal estate tax exemption, increased from $5,340,000, and a top federal estate tax rate of 40%. What is [...]

[...] recently became the first state to pass legislation that affords families access to the digital assets of a deceased or incapacitated loved. Signed into law on August 12th, the new law allows [...]

[...] interest discounts for works of art.  This allows some families to creatively reduce estate taxes. The case involved 64 pieces art whose worth, based on their full fair market value, totaled $ [...]

[...] minor children in the event of an untimely death. Create Trusts in your Will so as to avoid estate taxes, care for a special needs individual without jeopardizing his or her government benefits, and [...]

[...] death. Establishes Credit Shelter and/or Special Needs Trust provisions to: Mitigate or avoid estate taxes. Care for a special needs individual without jeopardizing his or her government benefits. [...]

[...] . In effect, this mechanism is intended to prevent families from having to pay costly gift and estate taxes that could have otherwise been avoided. How does portability work? Portability is best [...]

[...] D prescription drug plans is set to start on October 15th and end on December 7th. Thus, Medicare beneficiaries have to weight their options and make a decision by December 7, 2014. During the ACEP & [...]

[...] information on the duties of a trustee should help you better understand how to select a trustee and/or how to serve as a trustee.  As always, should you have further questions regarding the [...]