DeVito & Gartland, P.C.

Special Needs

Our Attorneys also assist parents of children or adults with the special needs by preparing trusts to benefit the special needs individual.  These trusts are designed to enhance the life of the special needs individual by providing him or her with additional luxury items while such individual receives public assistance.

Estate Planning

If you have assets, children, same sex spouses, or are in a second marriage, you should have an estate plan in place.  Estate plans are not just for wealthy individuals.  A basic estate plan includes a simple Will, Power of Attorney form, Health Care Proxy form, and Living Will.

With these documents in place you are communicating your wishes with regard to how you would like your assets, including personal items, distributed upon your death, nominating guardians for your children, your wishes with regard to your health care and financial decisions in the case of incapacity.

Estate and Trust Administration

If you have assets, children, same sex spouses, or are in a second marriage, you should have an estate plan in place.  Estate plans are not just for wealthy individuals.  A basic estate plan includes a simple Will, Power of Attorney form, Health Care Proxy form, and Living Will.

With these documents in place you are communicating your wishes with regard to how you would like your assets, including personal items, distributed upon your death, nominating guardians for your children, your wishes with regard to your health care and financial decisions in the case of incapacity.

Estate Litigation

When disputes arise over the validity of a will or the distribution of assets, our attorneys vigorously advocate for our clients in all facets of estate litigation.  Our attorneys have handled numerous disputes before the Surrogate’s Court and are highly knowledgeable when it comes to Surrogate’s Court practice.

Guardianships

Our attorneys prepare and file petitions seeking guardianship appointment as well as advocate for clients who do not feel an appointment is necessary.  We also assist fiduciaries in the preparation of their initial and annual reports/accountings.  Several of our attorneys have gained their expertise in this area by being appointed by the Courts to serve as Court Examiners, Court Evaluators, and Guardians.

Taxation

Some of our attorneys are also certified public accountants that have extensive experience in the preparation of personal, corporate, fiduciary and estate returns.  In addition to the preparation of returns, our attorneys have defended clients before the Internal Revenue Service and various tax authorities, and have obtained favorable private letter rulings.