Law Office of Michael Deegan

134 West King Street

Malvern, Pennsylvania 19355

Office Phone: (610) 251-9160

Cell Phone: (610) 291-6168

Fax: (610) 251-0205

Email: mike@deeganlawfirm.com

Or use our contact form.

I can be reached during the following hours:

Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Weekend and Evening Appointments Available

Here you will find an overview of the fields of law that Michael G. Deegan practices.

Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning & Tax Law

It is always best to be prepared and make sure your wills and trusts are set up correctly, so that there is no confusion and all your wishes are carried out as planned.  I am experienced at drafting wills and trusts  as well as handling sophisticated estate planning matters, thereby, ensuring that a person's assets pass according to his/her wishes while minimizing estate and inheritance taxes for the beneficiaries.  I also assist clients in preparing Durable Powers of Attorney for financial matters as well as Living Wills/Advanced Health Care Directives.

I also assist clients in tax preparation, tax planning for various transactions, representing clients in tax disputes with the Internal Revenue Service and Pennsylvania Department of Revenue and representing clients in tax collection matters and tax audits.

My services in this area

• Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning
• Probate & Estate Administration
• Durable Powers of Attorney
• Living Wills/Advanced Health Care Directives
• Tax Planning & Preparation
• Tax Audit & Collection Representation

Bankruptcy

I represent individuals in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies.  I have personally represented more than 700 individuals in personal bankruptcies in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania as well as the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey.

A Chapter 7 Bankruptcy is usually called a "liquidation."  However, most people have assets that are well below the exemptions provided by the United States Bankruptcy Code.  Therefore, most people who qualify and file for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy are able to keep all of their assets.

A Chapter 13 Bankruptcy is normally called a repayment plan.  This is for people that have fallen behind on their mortgage, rent or car loan and they need time to pay back the amount that they are behind.  A Chapter 13 Plan allows a repayment period of 36 months to 60 months to pay back the amount that a person is behind.  In addition, if a person does not qualify for Chapter 7, usually because of higher than normal income, then that person may file a Chapter 13 in order to pay their creditors without the threats of lawsuits, bank levies, etc.  In addition, a Chapter 13 allows a person that is behind on his/her income taxes to the IRS to pay any back taxes through his/her Chapter 13 repayment plan.

Other Legal Fields

I will gladly represent you in cases regarding:

•  Bankruptcy law - Chapter 7 & 13 for individuals and businesses
•  Estate planning - Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills
•  Estate administration & Probate
•  Business Formations
•  Shareholder Agreements
•  Partnership Agreements
•  Tax Planning & Preparation for Individuals, Corporations, Partnerships, Estates & Trusts
•  Tax Audit Represention
•  Tax Disputes with the Internal Revenue Service & Pennsylvania Department of Revenue (Offers-in- Compromise (OIC), Wage Garnishments, Bank levies, Installment Agreements).

Do you have questions about our services?

Contact us at (610) 251-9160 or via our contact form.