Areas of Practice

Probate is the process of transferring a title of property from the deceased to their beneficiary and also resolves any of the deceased’s outstanding debts. The probate administration allows the wishes of the deceased to be met while ensuring the requirements of the state government and probate court.

The team at McKenney & McKenney is here to assist you throughout the entire probate process. We provide support and legal guidance during this difficult time and will make sure the wishes of the deceased are fulfilled. We make sure everything goes smoothly and will defend your rights in the case that challenges arise, including:

● Will Contests
● Asset Location
● Trust Interpretation Disputes
● Fiduciary Compensation
● Outstanding Debt Determination
● Property Distribution
● Proof that a Valid Will Exists
● Surcharge Claims involving Executors, Trustees, & Guardians

When you reach your golden years, you deserve to enjoy your time relaxing and focusing on the things that matter most, like your family and friends. Our team of professionals will take care of your legal manners, so you can live your post-retirement life to the fullest, without any legal worries.

For over 50 years, McKenney & McKenney has been helping seniors with a variety of legal matters, including but not limited to:

● Wills & Trusts
● Estate Planning
● Social Security benefits
● Elder abuse
● Tax issues
● Powers of attorney
● Medical directives and living wills
● Nursing home negligence
● Nursing home and assisted living care
● Age discrimination
● & More

Quality medical care is essential to maintaining your health and quality of life, especially during your golden years. With our legal services, we will help you navigate Medicaid to make sure that you are receiving all medical services and benefits that you are entitled to. Have questions about what is covered under Medicaid? We will provide answers. From future medical concerns to end-of-life decisions, we are here to help you.

Unfortunately, seniors are often targeted by frauds and abusive caretakers. If you or a loved one is the victim of nursing-home negligence or a financial scam, we’re here to defend your case. We will do everything in our power to ensure your safety and well-being and to seek justice.

At McKenney & McKenney, we understand the difficulties of managing a successful business. If you have your own business, you can avoid legal or financial pitfalls with the help of our experienced, knowledgeable attorney.

For over 50 years, we have provided thousands of business owners with legal assistance they can rely on for the best chance of success. From start-up firms to long-established companies, we have helped businesses achieve better organization and improved efficiency.

Our legal services for businesses include, but are not limited to:

● Breach of contract
● Commercial and civil litigation
● Due diligence
● Limiting personal liability
● Contact review and development
● Shareholder disputes
● Buy and sell agreements
● Business formation and advice

Municipal law governs the operation of cities and towns and regulates the delivery of certain services. It controls police, fire departments, public schools, garbage pickup and more. It is the law that has the highest impact on citizens when it changes, as it directly affects a community’s way of life.

Municipal law also determines how theoretical Constitutional protections are followed. Zoning decisions to private property rights are all determined through municipal law.

Newly elected officials usually need to be educated on the differences between standard operating procedures in public and private sectors. At McKenney & McKenney, we have the knowledge, experience, and resources necessary to keep those in charge stay current on municipal laws, and we hold them accountable when they don’t follow them properly.

We understand the nuances of municipal law and are committed to representing local government organizations, as well as individuals, in cases including but not limited to:

● Boundary changes
● Building and construction
● Economic development
● Elected officials
● Elections
● Eminent domain
● Ethics
● Governing bodies
● Freedom of Information Act
● Land use, annexation, zoning and condemnation
● Legal issues incidental to managing city services
● Litigation
● Open meeting and records laws compliance
● Ordinance drafting
● Water and sewer utility rate issues