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Amy Kanyuk Selected as NH State Chair of American College of Trust and Estate Counsel

January 16, 2013

~Amy Kanyuk has been selected as NH state chair-elect of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel

McDonald & Kanyuk Named as Tier 1 Law Firm in Tax Law and Trusts and Estates Law

U.S. News and Best Lawyers
November 1, 2012

~U.S.News – Best Lawyers has named McDonald & Kanyuk, PLLC as a Tier 1 law firm in tax law and trusts and estates.

Joe McDonald and Amy Kanyuk Named as Super Lawyers

Super Lawyers
October 22, 2012

~Joe McDonald and Amy Kanyuk have been selected as 2012 New England Super Lawyers. The selection process is multi-phased and includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations.

Amy Kanyuk Selected as Best Lawyer

Best Lawyers in America
September 20, 2012

~Amy Kanyuk has been selected by her peers for inclusion in the 2013 Best Lawyers in America listing, in the areas of tax law and trusts and estates.

How to Control Your Heirs From the Grave

Wall Street Journal
August 10, 2012
by Laura Saunders

Joe McDonald is quoted in this Weekend Investor’s article, which examines the use of irrevocable trusts to control wealth passing to family members after death.

The Truth About Donor-Advised Funds

The Wall Street Journal
June 11, 2012
by Laura Saunders

Joe McDonald is quote in the Weekend Investor’s cover story, “Invasion of the Charity Snatchers!” The article examines the benefits of donor-advised funds, which allow investors to donate now and take deductions at current tax rates, while making the actual charitable gifts later. In effect, they are miniature versions of private foundations—but without the considerable expenses or hassles.

Wealthy Americans Turn To Trusts To Shield Assets

Bloomberg
May 23, 2012
by Elizabeth Ody

Joe McDonald is quoted in this article, which discusses executive liability insurance. This insurance is often the first line of financial defense for executives and directors caught up in litigation such as investor lawsuits. For others without such coverage, asset-protection trusts are the way many insulate their wealth from claims.

The Rush to Avoid Gift Taxes How to Make Sure You Don’t End Up With ‘Donor’s Remorse’

The Wall Street Journal
March 17, 2012

Joe McDonald is quoted in this Weekend Investor's article. As the deadline approaches for taking advantage of the government's $5 million gift-tax exemption, estate planners are dealing with the fear of "donor's remorse." Families are looking to set up so-called irrevocable trusts to pass along assets to their heirs without paying gift tax—but worry they will change their minds later in life or will need to get the money back one day.

Raising the Bar: NH’s Top Attorneys

Business NH Magazine
February 1, 2010
by Erika Cohen and Matthew J. Mowry

Amy Kanyuk Selected by Her Peers as Best Tax and Trusts and Estates Lawyer in New Hampshire.

Trusts’ structure luring wealth to NH

New Hampshire Union Leader
January 24, 2010
by Jim Kozubek

Amy Kanyuk comments on New Hampshire trust law.