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Melanie E. Cuddyre

Associate

Melanie Cuddyre is an Associate with Leech Tishman and a member of the Estates & Trusts Practice Group, as well as the Nonprofits & Tax-Exempt Organizations and Tax Groups. Melanie is based in the Pittsburgh office.

Melanie assists clients in the preparation of simple and complex wills, healthcare durable powers of attorney/ living wills and durable powers of attorney, trust planning, and charitable gift planning. She advises a variety of clients ranging from young parents who need a basic estate plan to high net worth individuals and families regarding intergenerational wealth transfers and asset protection. Melanie regularly counsels clients in planning for individuals with special needs and guardianship proceedings. She also represents executors/trustees and beneficiaries in estate and trust administration, as well as estate and fiduciary litigation matters.

In addition, Melanie assists clients in business succession planning, preparation of pre-marital agreements, and tax planning.

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Academics
J.D., University of Pittsburgh School of Law
B.S. in Early Childhood Education, magna cum laude, Duquesne University

Admissions
Pennsylvania
Florida

Experience
Goehring, Rutter & Boehm

Professional Memberships
Pennsylvania Bar Association
The Florida Bar
Allegheny County Bar Association Probate and Trust Law Section (Board Member)
Allegheny County Bar Association 
Estate Planning Council of Pittsburgh

Publications
“The Modern Cleaver Family: Estate Planning for the Untraditional Family,” The Legal Intelligencer (2022)
“Estate Planning Considerations for Women After an Unprecedented Year,” The Legal Intelligencer (2021)

Presentations
“General Estate Planning Update,” Financial Planning Association of Pittsburgh, 14th Annual Financial Planning Four’um (Co-presenter) (2022)
“Trusts from A to Z – Special Needs Trusts (SNTs) and Generation Skipping/Dynasty Trusts,” National Business Institute, (2021)
“The Impact of the Federal Election on Existing Estate Plans,” Thomson Reuters, Celesq AttorneysEd Center (2021)
“Trusts 101 – Trusts Used for Tax Reduction,” National Business Institute (2020)

Community Involvement
The Pittsburgh Foundation (Young Professional Advisors Committee)
Best Buddies
Pittsburgh Young Professionals (Member)

Insights

Feb. 15, 2023  |  Client Alerts

Modifying Irrevocable Trusts – A Modern Approach to An Age-Old System

Feb. 10, 2023  |  Press

Leech Tishman Estates & Trusts Attorney Melanie E. Cuddyre Published In the Legal Intelligencer

Oct. 20, 2022  |  Client Alerts

2023 Estates and Gift Tax Amounts

May. 26, 2022  |  Client Alerts

So You Moved to Florida and Forgot to Bring Your Trust With You

Feb. 15, 2022  |  Press

Leech Tishman Attorneys Melanie Cuddyre and Stefanie Pate Published in The Legal Intelligencer

Jan. 6, 2022  |  Client Alerts

2022 Estate and Gift Tax Exclusion Amount

Jun. 21, 2021

12 Steps to Establishing a Florida Domicile

Apr. 1, 2021  |  Client Alerts

The 99.5% Act – How Could This Impact Your Estate Plan?

Feb. 12, 2021  |  Press

Leech Tishman Estates & Trusts Attorneys Stefanie L. Pate and Melanie E. Cuddyre Published in The Legal Intelligencer

Nov. 11, 2020  |  Client Alerts

Estate Planning Opportunities with “20/20 Vision”: The Impact of Recent Legislation and the Federal Election on Existing Estate Plans

Mar. 30, 2020  |  Client Alerts

Provisions of CARES Act Related to 401k and IRA Distributions

Jan. 7, 2020  |  Client Alerts

So You Moved to Florida and Forgot to Bring Your Trust With You

Dec. 4, 2019  |  Client Alerts

IRS Announces 2020 Estate and Gift Tax Exclusion Amount and Issues Proposed Regulations

Jun. 4, 2019  |  Client Alerts

Planning For Financially Unsophisticated Beneficiaries

Apr. 30, 2019  |  Firm News

Leech Tishman Congratulates Melanie E. Cuddyre On Passing Florida Bar Exam

PITTSBURGH, PA – April 30, 2019 – Leech Tishman is pleased to announce that attorney…

Dec. 14, 2018  |  Client Alerts

IRS Announces 2019 Estate and Gift Tax Exclusion Amount

The Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) recently announced the 2019 estate and gift tax exclusion…

Oct. 10, 2018  |  Firm News

Leech Tishman Congratulates Melanie E. Cuddyre on Passing Pennsylvania Bar Exam

PITTSBURGH, PA – October 10, 2018 – Leech Tishman is pleased to announce that Associate Melanie…

Oct. 1, 2018  |  Client Alerts

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Expands Permissible Uses for 529 Plans

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which was recently enacted by Congress, expands permissible…

Sep. 13, 2018  |  Client Alerts

Changes to “Kiddie Tax” Following the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

The “Kiddie Tax” has been in place since Congress passed the Tax Reform Act of…

Aug. 31, 2018  |  Client Alerts

Estate Planning Considerations Involving Florida Domicile

The location of an individual’s domicile, which may be different from their residence, is used…

Events

Apr. 1, 2023  |  Event

Leech Tishman to Sponsor the 2023 Duquesne University Duqathon

Apr. 16, 2023  |  Event

Leech Tishman to Sponsor March for Babies Walk in Pittsburgh

May. 6, 2023  |  Event

Leech Tishman to Sponsor the 2023 Parr Teal Ball

Jun. 3, 2023  |  Event

Leech Tishman to Sponsor the Walk for Children’s Event hosted by UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation

Melanie Cuddyre

Office Location

Pittsburgh
Lakewood Ranch

Contact

Email: mcuddyre@leechtishman.com

Phone: 412.261.1600

Fax: 412.227.5551

Practice Groups

  • Estates & Trusts
  • Nonprofits & Tax-Exempt Organizations
  • Tax
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