- Divorce
- GuardianshipThe alternative to a POA is a court guardianship proceeding, which is time-consuming, expensive, and puts your affairs in the hands of strangers.
- Criminal Defense
- Business DisputesDanyi Law, P.C.  We are a small family firm that deals with all aspects of wills and estate planning, property and business law, and administration of estates and trusts.Â
- Real Estate LitigationProbate is a legal process. It's complex and involves taxes, financial accounting, and real estate law. The personal representative must follow the law and is answerable to the court for failure to do so, whether intentionally or negligently. Beneficiaries and family members have the right to sue the personal representative if there are mistakes. A smart personal representative will hire a lawyer who knows the Probate, Estates & Fiduciaries Code and the Internal Revenue Code.
- Personal InjuryWe don’t handle custody cases, criminal defense, or personal injury. We do what we do best: the law of wills and estates, your family finances, and your property.
- Estate PlanningEstate planning is the process of anticipating and arranging for the disposal of your estate. Estate planning typically attempts to eliminate uncertainties over the administration of a probate and maximize the value of the estate by reducing taxes and other expenses. Guardians are often designated for minor children and beneficiaries in incapacity.
- WillsIf you are named as an executor you must first qualify as such. This means that you must locate the (original) last will of the decedent, prepare the proper legal documents, and go to the courthouse. You will probate the will at the office of the Register of Wills, where you will also swear to execute your duties properly and lawfully.
- TrustsThe Pennsylvania probate process is not a place to experiment, especially if other people are involved, even if they are your relatives. You need professional legal and tax advice in order to fulfill your responsibilities properly and effectively. At Danyi Law, you as the fiduciary are our client: we will work with you and advise you, from the beginning to the end of your estate or trust administration, in the following matters...
- Power of AttorneyPennsylvania law regarding powers of attorney (POAs) changed in 2015, so if your POA is dated before then, you may have problems. But when you have a new POA executed, when does it go into effect? Who is the principal?
- Probate
- Tax LawWhether it's a simple conveyance of a house from one generation to the next, or a transfer of interests in a family-owned business, you should seek legal counsel before you begin moving money or property. There are issues of state law as well as federal tax law and this area is filled with traps for the unwary. At Danyi Law, we can advise you before, during, and after your transaction in...