Marc A Lario & Associates

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Estate & Real Estate Legal Services in Haddonfield, NJ

Marc A Lario & Associates is a boutique law firm dedicated to providing personalized legal solutions in the areas of estate planning, trust and estate administration, litigation, and real estate transactions. With over two decades of experience, we combine traditional values with modern legal expertise to serve clients across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Florida. Our firm is built on a legacy of legal excellence, tracing back to the Lario family's legal practice established in 1930. Our principal attorney, Marc A. Lario, Esquire, brings a unique blend of litigation experience and estate law specialization, particularly valuable for clients managing properties across multiple jurisdictions. We prioritize hands-on representation, ensuring constant communication and tailored guidance through complex legal matters.

Our team, including seasoned paralegals and office management professionals, collaborates to deliver efficient and comprehensive services. We focus on protecting clients' assets through meticulous estate planning, minimizing tax liabilities, and ensuring smooth estate administration processes. For real estate transactions, we provide vigilant oversight from agreement to settlement, addressing critical issues such as title disputes and environmental concerns. Our commitment extends beyond legal expertise to community involvement and ethical practice standards, reflecting our dedication to both professional excellence and social responsibility.

Services

Estate Planning Trust Administration Estate Litigation Prenuptial Agreements Residential Real Estate Commercial Real Estate

Highlights and features

We offer multi-jurisdictional expertise in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Florida estate laws
Our team includes one of the few estate litigators with specialized court experience
Hands-on representation with dedicated paralegal support for real estate transactions
Three generations of Lario family legal legacy ensures proven estate law knowledge
Personalized approach combining estate planning with tax minimization strategies

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Services

Estate Planning

We create comprehensive estate plans including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, and advance directives tailored to individual circumstances. Our planning addresses complex family dynamics like blended families and special needs beneficiaries. We help clients minimize death tax liabilities across multiple jurisdictions including New Jersey's stringent tax environment.

Estate Administration

Our team guides personal representatives through probate processes in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Florida jurisdictions. We handle asset protection, tax compliance, and document submission while maintaining court system relationships. The administration process balances efficiency with liability protection for estate executors.

Estate Litigation

We litigate contested wills, guardianship disputes, and trust interpretation issues with specialized probate court expertise. Our approach combines legal strategy with practical resolution options. The firm's focus on estate litigation ensures deep understanding of contested matters in aging population contexts.

Prenuptial Agreements

We draft enforceable premarital agreements protecting assets during marriage and death. Our agreements address inheritance rights conflicts and integrate estate planning considerations. Two decades of experience ensure compliance with court requirements while safeguarding client interests against future challenges.

Real Estate Transactions

We oversee residential and commercial transactions from contract to settlement with dedicated paralegal support. Our services include title issue resolution, mortgage commitment monitoring, and tax consequence analysis. Hands-on representation ensures protection throughout complex property dealings.

People

Marc A. Lario

Principal Attorney

Licensed in NJ, PA, and FL, Marc specializes in estate law with litigation expertise. He teaches continuing legal education and serves on probate committees. His practice combines third-generation legal experience with modern estate planning strategies.

Nicole McCausland

Office Manager/Paralegal

Handling estate planning and litigation since 2001, Nicole coordinates real estate matters and serves as primary client contact. Her legal assistant experience spans matrimonial law and estate practices. She holds a BA in Law and Justice from Rowan University.

Beth Bianco

Estate Paralegal

Specializing in estate administration since 1991, Beth manages administrative tasks from start to finish. Her expertise simplifies complex processes for clients at reduced costs. She has over 30 years' experience in matrimonial, real estate, and estate law fields.

AnneCorinne Hart

Bookkeeper

AnneCorinne manages financial operations ensuring transparent billing practices. She provides direct client support for fee-related inquiries, maintaining the firm's commitment to clear communication and ethical business practices.

Questions

In which states do you provide legal services?

We serve clients in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Florida with estate and real estate legal matters.

What estate planning documents do you typically create?

We prepare wills, revocable/irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, medical directives, and special needs trusts.

How does your firm handle multi-state estate issues?

Our cross-jurisdictional experience addresses tax implications and legal requirements across NJ, PA, and FL estates.

What real estate services do you offer?

We handle residential and commercial transactions including contract review, title issues, and settlement oversight.

How do you approach estate litigation cases?

We combine probate law expertise with litigation experience to resolve contested wills and guardianship disputes.

Reviews (4)

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Quatre Foils

Jan 14, 2022 Report

We're going to have to talk about the way you handled my mother's matter. pretty sure YOU know who I am. I hope to hear from you soon ... or at least before I find myself having no other choice then to contact the board of ethics. really looking forward to hearing your perspective. "Marc" no idea what you were doing visiting me at my mom's house that night but I'm sure that's something you'll help me understand when I hear from you...

Kim Twaddell

Dec 15, 2020 Report

Marc Lario is a wonderful attorney. He handled my father's estate for me when he passed away. He answered all of my questions, walked me through each of the steps, and kept in touch with me from beginning to end. I received detailed letters outlining what needed to be done and he handled everything for me. I would highly recommend Mr. Lario and will definitely use his services in the future.

Holly Heart

Sep 19, 2020 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
I sought the advice of Mark Lario on an estate matter and he provided me with professional trustworthy legal advice. He took the time to explain to me in detail my legal matters in an understandable and straightforward way. He made me feel At ease and I was able to handle the matter with his skillful, expert advice.

Bruce Turner

Sep 17, 2020 Report

Mark Lario has provided me with top notch service for years. I cant say enough good things about him as an attorney. He is the most outstanding competent attorney I have ever encountered and I trust my legal matters to him explicitly. I would refer him to anyone that needs honest legal services. I am a small business owner and he has provided reliable legal advice to me both personally and for my business. On a scale of 1 to 5, I give him a 10!!!