GNY EP.188 | Anthony Marrone on Estate Planning, Elder Law & Protecting What You’ve Built
In this episode of Good News York, host Noah Chrysler sits down with Anthony Marrone, owner and founder of the Marrone Law Firm in downtown Syracuse, NY. Anthony specializes in estate planning, elder law, and helping Central New York families navigate the complex and often emotionally difficult world of aging, long-term care, and legacy planning.
Anthony brings a refreshing, down-to-earth approach to a topic most people would rather avoid — death, aging, and what happens to your stuff when you’re gone. A husband, father of three boys, and deeply committed Central New Yorker, Anthony explains why estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy. Whether you have a mortgage and a 401(k) or millions in assets, having a plan in place makes all the difference for you and the people you love.
He walks us through the real-world consequences of dying without a will (it’s called dying "intestate," and it can get messy fast), breaks down how a simple trust can protect your assets from nursing home costs, and introduces a free online tool — TheWillBuilder.com — that walks you through building your estate plan in just 8 easy questions.
Anthony also opens up about the growing elder care crisis in Central New York, where nursing home costs are approaching $18,000/month and quality beds are scarce. He shares the strategies he uses to help middle-class families protect what they’ve built — and still qualify for Medicaid when they need it most.
Beyond the law, Anthony reflects on what’s made the Marrone Law Firm thrive for 11+ years: treating every client like family, building a culture of empathy and fun, and never taking themselves too seriously (even when the work is heavy).
Find Anthony Marrone & the Marrone Law Firm:
🌐 themaronelawfirm.com
📋 thewillbuilder.com — Build your estate plan in 8 questions
Chapters:
0:00 — Cold Open: Anthony on culture & North Star
0:26 — Intro & Welcome to Good News York
1:00 — Why people avoid talking about estate planning
2:33 — Why you need an estate plan (and it’s not just for the wealthy)
5:44 — What happens when someone dies without a will (intestate)
8:28 — Anthony’s backstory: from Syracuse city schools to SU Law
10:34 — One message for every Central New Yorker about estate planning
11:45 — The elder care crisis: nursing homes, Medicaid & long-term care
17:59 — Why the Marrone Law Firm has succeeded in Central New York
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