McDonald & Kanyuk, PLLC – Concord, NH

New England’s Premier Estate Planning and Wealth Preservation Law Firm

Founded in 1998, McDonald & Kanyuk, PLLC is a distinguished ’boutique’ law firm in Concord, New Hampshire, offering sophisticated estate and tax planning services to a discerning clientele. 🏛️ While many firms provide basic estate planning, we specialize in the complex legal and tax issues inherent in controlling, maintaining, and transferring wealth to future generations. Our practice is built on a commitment to excellence and a deep understanding of the sensitive and multifaceted challenges clients face. We blend state-of-the-art technical expertise with the personal, human touch that is often missing in professional interactions. Our objective is to be more than just attorneys; we strive to become trusted advisors, guiding clients through the deliberate and careful process of creating a lasting legacy.

Sophisticated Wills, Estate Planning and Probate Lawyers

At McDonald & Kanyuk, PLLC, we excel in designing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive estate plans that integrate our clients’ priorities, reflect their values, and provide profound peace of mind. Our approach is holistic, ensuring that every plan achieves individual and family objectives while minimizing the impact of state and federal taxes. ✍️

• Estate Planning Lawyers: We create customized and sophisticated plans that go beyond simple wills, addressing complex asset structures and long-term family goals.
• Trusts Lawyers: Our expertise includes the full spectrum of trust creation and administration, from revocable living trusts to complex, irrevocable instruments designed for asset protection and tax mitigation.
• Probate Lawyers and Estate Administration: We advise fiduciaries and beneficiaries in the efficient and cost-effective administration of trusts and estates. We frequently devise creative post-mortem tax strategies to reduce gift, estate, generation-skipping, and income taxes.
• Asset Protection Planning: We help clients structure their holdings to protect their wealth from future potential creditors and legal challenges.

Elite Tax and Financial Counsel

Preserving wealth requires a deep and current understanding of tax law. Our attorneys are leaders in the field, providing strategic counsel to minimize tax liabilities and ensure seamless wealth transfer. 💰

• Tax Lawyers: We have successfully represented estates and individuals in audits of estate and gift tax returns at both the examination and appellate levels, demonstrating our capability to handle the most challenging tax controversies.
• Business Formation and Succession Lawyers: We assist family businesses in creating and implementing succession plans that ensure a smooth transition of leadership and ownership to the next generation.

A Commitment to Excellence

Our firm and its attorneys are consistently recognized for their leadership and expertise in the legal profession. This commitment to excellence is the cornerstone of our practice. Accolades include a Tier 1 ranking in the ‘Best Law Firms®’ awards for tax law and trusts and estates. Founding partner Amy Kanyuk has been inducted into the Estate Planning Hall of Fame® and recognized by ‘Best Lawyers in America,’ which also named her the 2025 ‘Lawyer of the Year’ for her work in Trusts & Estates. 🏆 This peer-reviewed recognition reflects our dedication to providing the highest caliber of legal service. We invite you to contact us to learn how our specialized expertise can help you preserve and protect your wealth for generations to come.