Business Details
11 Years
experience
Your Trusted Elder Law & Estate Planning Partner in Syracuse
The Marrone Law Firm was founded in 2015 to specialize in elder law, Medicaid planning, estate planning, probate, trust and estate administration, and guardianship for residents of Central and Northern New York. With decades of combined experience, our team treats clients like family, offering personalized legal solutions to protect assets and navigate complex legal challenges. We prioritize client education, transparent communication, and compassionate advocacy, ensuring clients understand their options while avoiding probate and minimizing tax liabilities.Our practice includes representing guardians, preparing Medicaid applications, and coordinating elder care transitions. We serve families throughout Onondaga County, surrounding areas, and Upstate New York, with offices in Syracuse and Watertown.
Services
Estate Planning
Medicaid Applications
Elder Care Coordination
Probate Administration
Guardianship
Medicaid Trusts
Power of Attorney
Health Care Proxy
Dementia Planning
Special Needs Planning
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized estate planning tailored to individual family needs.
- Our team has over 20 years of combined experience in elder law and Medicaid planning.
- We implement strategies to protect assets from nursing home costs and Medicaid eligibility.
- We provide comprehensive care coordination for dementia and special needs planning.
- Our attorneys handle probate and trust litigation with proven courtroom advocacy.
What people say
Incredibly knowledgeable
Smoothly handled estate settlement
Compassionate dementia planning
Peace of mind with Medicaid
Excellent team communication
Services
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans to reduce taxes, avoid probate, and ensure asset distribution aligns with client wishes. Our services include wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, and advance directives. Clients benefit from strategies that protect inheritances and streamline posthumous asset transfers while maintaining compliance with New York State laws.
Medicaid Planning
Our Medicaid planning helps families qualify for nursing home coverage while preserving assets. We utilize trusts, gifting strategies, and legal exemptions to meet eligibility requirements. Clients receive guidance through the application process and appeals, ensuring compliance with evolving state and federal regulations.
Elder Care Coordination
We provide hands-on care coordination for families navigating dementia diagnoses or long-term care transitions. Our team assists with facility selection, benefit navigation, and advocacy during hospitalization or nursing home stays. This service integrates legal and healthcare planning to support seniors and their families.
Probate Administration
We guide executors and beneficiaries through Surrogate's Court proceedings to settle estates efficiently. Services include asset inventory, debt settlement, tax filings, and dispute resolution. Our goal is to minimize delays and costs while ensuring faithful execution of the decedent's wishes.
Guardianship
We establish legal guardianships for minors and incapacitated adults under Article 17-a and Article 81 proceedings. Our attorneys represent petitioners and objectors, draft guardianship documents, and advise on fiduciary responsibilities to protect vulnerable individuals' interests.
People
Anthony A. Marrone II
Chief Executive Officer
Syracuse native Anthony Marrone focuses on elder law, Medicaid planning, and estate litigation. He regularly appears in media and provides public presentations on asset protection and long-term care strategies.
Christopher Helinski
Associate Attorney
Chris Helinski serves as an associate attorney, leveraging his Central New York roots and legal education to assist clients with estate and Medicaid planning matters.
Ian Taylor
Medicaid Paralegal
Ian Taylor supports Medicaid applications with a focus on client guidance through the complex qualification process, ensuring compliance and timely approvals.
Ailise Powers
Medicaid Paralegal
Ailise Powers combines political science expertise with Medicaid planning experience to assist families in securing long-term care benefits efficiently.
Emily Stevens
Medicaid Paralegal
Emily Stevens brings 12 years of Medicaid application experience, previously working with Onondaga County to streamline eligibility processes for clients.
Questions
What is the difference between a revocable and irrevocable trust?
A revocable trust can be modified during your lifetime, while an irrevocable trust typically cannot. Irrevocable trusts are often used for Medicaid planning to protect assets.
How does Medicaid eligibility work for nursing home care?
Medicaid eligibility considers income, assets, and medical needs. Our team helps restructure assets to meet eligibility while preserving resources for families.
What documents are essential for estate planning?
Key documents include wills, trusts, power of attorney, health care proxy, and advance directives to ensure your wishes are followed.
Can I avoid probate in New York?
Yes, through joint ownership, beneficiary designations, or trusts. Our attorneys design plans to minimize or eliminate probate requirements.
What is a health care proxy?
A health care proxy designates someone to make medical decisions for you if you're incapacitated, ensuring your preferences guide care.
How does elder care coordination work?
Our team assists with care transitions, facility selection, and benefit navigation, providing personalized support for seniors and families.
