Cuttyhunk Elder Law Lawyers

MATTHEW P. ALBANESE is the founding attorney of Albanese Law, LLC in Milton and concentrates his practice in estate planning, elder law, probate and disability law.

He served as President of the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys in 2019 and is a member of the Boston Bar Association, Norfolk County Bar Association, Plymouth County Bar Association and Massachusetts Guardianship Association. Mr. Albanese also served as the Chair of the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys’ 24th Annual Elder Law Institute and has written articles on estate planning and frequently lectures...

Attorney Patricia Bloom-McDonald is a licensed attorney in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and has been in private practice since 2003. She is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court; U.S. District Court, 1st Circuit; U.S. Bankruptcy Court; and all courts in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. She has extensive knowledge and experience with the preparation of Wills, Trusts, Health Care Proxies, Durable Power of Attorneys, and other Estate Planning documents. Additionally, Attorney Bloom-McDonald possesses exceptional knowledge of Probate law as it is applied to Estate Administration, Guardianships, Conservatorships, Adoptions, and Name Change procedures. She possesses...

Since 1996, the Law Offices of Brian E. Barreira in Plymouth and Hingham, Massachusetts have provided legal services to individuals, married couples, business owners, senior citizens, disabled persons and their families in the areas of estate planning, long-term care planning (including Medicaid or MassHealth applications and fair hearing appeals), governmental benefits planning (including SSI), estate and gift tax matters and Probate Court issues (including estates, trusts, guardianships and conservatorships). Brian is dedicated to providing the highest level of legal expertise to clients while attempting to keep matters as simple as possible to hold clients' overall costs down. Brian...

Timothy J. Erasmi is the Virtual Estate Attorney. He specializes in Estate Planning, Real Estate, Probate, and Tax. He also currently works as Of Counsel for John Mackey, P.C., while taking on various consulting roles for other Massachusetts firms from time to time. He is admitted to the Bar of Massachusetts, United States Tax Court, and the United States District Court of Massachusetts. He is a proud member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, Barnstable County Bar Association, WealthCounsel, MCLE: New England, and the Estate Planning Council of Cape Cod. In his free time, Attorney Erasmi enjoys golfing, attending local sporting events,...

I have been a lawyer in Fall River, Massachusetts for over 30 years. I have practiced extensively in the courts in Bristol County, Plymouth County, Suffolk County and Norfolk County. My practice focuses on Divorce and Criminal Law including DUI/OUI. I handle all aspects of Family Law including child custody, visitation, father's rights, divorce modifications, separation agreements and property division. I also have an office in Quincy, MA. There is no cost for your first appointment.

Attorney F. Keats Boyd, Jr. (1936 – 2017), founded Boyd & Boyd, P.C. He graduated cum laude from the College of the Holy Cross, and he received his doctorate in law from Stanford University. He had over 35 years of experience as a practicing estate planning attorney. Mr. Boyd was admitted to the bar in Massachusetts, the United States Tax Court, US District Court of Massachusetts, the US Court of Appeals, and Supreme Court of the United States. His legal experience earned him listings in the “Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers” as well as the highest professional and ethical rating...

A local firm with a focus on Residential and Commercial Real Estate, Wills & Estates, and Business Law. We work with every client personally and strive to give you the best possible experience.

Matthew Fabisch is the Managing Attorney of Fabisch Law, L.L.C. and assists elderly clients and their children with a full range of elder law services including estate planning, wills, trusts, probate, business successions, Medicaid planning, disability planning, tax planning, and IRS tax problem resolution. Attorney Fabisch also fights for his personal injury clients rights in court.

Attorney Leanna Hamill provides Estate Planning and related legal services to clients of all ages, with a focus on the needs of older individuals and their families. Based in Hingham, Massachusetts, Attorney Leanna Hamill provides the following services: • Estate Planning • Estate Administration • Guardianship and Conservatorship Services • Comprehensive Estate and Medicaid Planning Evaluations • Medicaid Advocacy Leanna works with her clients to plan for and face life’s exciting changes, unexpected challenges and inevitable transitions. By listening to her clients’ needs and helping them identify their goals, Leanna is able to provide solutions to the issues...

Baker Law Group, PC with offices in Hingham, Plymouth, Holliston, and Brockton specializes in estate planning, elder law, asset protection and business law services, tailor-made to a client's particular needs and wishes. Our legal counsel is essential - whether you have a growing family, are planning to retire, are investing in property, or are starting or exiting a business - to protect your assets today and efficiently transfer your wealth tomorrow.

Attorney Keith McManus, JD is recognized as a leading estate planning attorney and educator in Massachusetts. In addition to his 24+ years of experience as an attorney, he is the founder of the law offices of McManus Estate Planning, LLC with offices on Cape Cod and Plymouth.
McManus Estate Planning, LLC has extensive experience, from simple to very complex estates. We have helped thousands of families and individuals successfully plan the transfer of wealth to the next generation.
A talented attorney dedicated to helping individuals and families make the best legal decisions, Keith has been practicing law in Massachusetts since 1996. He...

Patricia M. Shumaker practices primarily in the areas of complex estate planning, trust and estate administration, elder law, and long-term care planning. Ms. Shumaker provides comprehensive planning for the costs of long-term care including the application and appeal for Medicaid benefits. Ms. Shumaker is a cum laude graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law where she was the articles editor for the ABA Real Property, Trust & Estate Journal and was named to the Order of the Coif. She is an undergraduate of the University of Massachusetts in Amherst.

Melissa R. Victor is a well-respected attorney in Southeastern Massachusetts. She is an expert in the areas of Estate Planning, Probate an Trust Administration, Guardianships, Elder Law, Medicaid and Real Estate matters. She graduated from the State University of New York College at Oswego in 1994. She then attended New England School of Law in Boston, where she graduated Cum Laude in 1997. Attorney Victor is admitted to practice law in both the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the State of New York. Attorney Victor is also a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). She...

Lakeville Estate Planning Attorney and Elder Law Attorney. Serving Southeastern Massachusetts, including all of Bristol and Plymouth Counties.

I am an Attorney who understands the needs of my clients. In my practice areas of estate planning, probate administration, residential real estate, and elder law, I work directly with each individual client to tailor my work to my client's particular legal needs. I am a small office of one, which means that you are always dealing with me directly and will always get timely representation and response from me. I put my clients first.

Born and raised on Cape Cod, I am proud to be able to help the people in my community plan for, or otherwise address, legal issues in family and in business. My office is very knowledgeable in advising small businesses both new and old, families that range from 2 to 20 members, and consumer and business bankruptcies. Please don't hesitate to give my office a call if you have any questions in these areas.

Attorney Rawlins started his legal career in the Massachusetts? Probate and Family Courts. Serving in the prestigious position of? Judicial Law Clerk, Jason had the privilege of working with the Judges? of Plymouth, Bristol and Suffolk Counties. Upon the completion of that ?position’s one year term , Attorney Rawlins entered private practice with Delaney &? Muncey, P.C. in Plymouth, Massachusetts. There, he was ?able to assist client’s in a wide variety of practice areas. Following? several great years with Delaney & Muncey, Jason founded?The Law Offices of Jason M. Rawlins.

The Law Offices of Jason M. Rawlins...

Why do I do this?
It's simple really. My family - specifically, my grandparents. Although they are no longer with us, their memory is a constant reminder to me about why I chose this field.

When my firm was still new, my grandparents (to me, Nanny & Papa) decided it would be best to move into an assisted living facility. My grandfather was starting to suffer from dementia, and his symptoms were worsening. It was time for them to live in a setting that offered more specialized care. As we all know, the costs of long-term care are astronomical. During this time,...

This practice is personal for me. After attending law school and starting a career in litigation, a close family member became ill, both mentally and physically, and the responsibility for providing and caring for her largely fell to me for many years. While trying to juggle my own career, finances, and family obligations, I had to fight for her-navigating the intricacies and hurdles of Social Security and MassHealth, as well as the byzantine nature of our American healthcare system, with its seemingly endless tests, referrals, and prescriptions. I even had to seek solutions to very basic but nonetheless important considerations-...

Peter Herbst advises clients in the areas of estate planning, administration and elder law. Call today for a complimentary initial consultation. He earned his Master of Laws in Taxation from Boston University School of Law, his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Vermont Law School, and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Michigan. While in law school, he served as Managing Editor of the Vermont Law Review and taught Legal Writing and Reasoning. He is a graduate of Phillips Academy Andover and continues to volunteer for the school. He is an Eagle Scout with the Boy...

Providing Comprehensive Divorce Mediation, Family and Estate Planning and Medicaid Planning for Individuals and Families I believe that marriage/relationships should end with the same dignity and respect that it started with. My goal for my practice is to help improve the divorce process for couples seeking to end their marriage in a manner that shall preserve their families and reduce conflict for their children. Although the romantic partnership has ended, parents need to be able to co-exist in order to raise healthy children who can manage conflict in a peaceful and productive manner. I believe the divorce mediation process is the...

John is an experienced Massachusetts and New Hampshire Attorney. His practice includes Estate Planning, Probate, Business, Real Estate and Elder Law matters. John has been practicing for 25 years and brings extensive knowledge and skill to every case. He is committed to providing zealous representation to meet his clients' needs and goals. John is a compassionate and dedicated advocate.

In 1991, John received a B.A. from Middlebury College. He obtained his J.D. from the New England School of Law in 1994. John has been honored with a Distinguished Rating from Martindale-Hubbell. He is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, New...

Michael M. Marques is the founder and principal attorney of The Marques Law Firm, PLLC. The firm focuses on estate planning, wealth preservation, tax audit, business formation as well as internet, eCommerce and personal injury. Michael was previously with the Law Offices of Kiepura & Associates, a sophisticated boutique law firm focused on personal and corporate tax and finance law. Michael has represented numerous clients on a wide range of issues from comprehensive estate plans to large Internal Revenue Service and state audits.

“I believe that 95% of my job is listening. My objective is to address all of your concerns and accomplish your goals by providing a personalized estate plan designed to fit your specific needs. I am a firm believer that estate planning is not a one-time event. As life changes, the plan should change with it. I believe in developing lifelong relationships with my clients.” Attorney Marco A. Schiavo is one of the founding partners of Simmons & Schiavo, LLP. Marco’s focus is in estate planning with an emphasis on creditor protection, probate avoidance, estate tax reduction and business...

Second Office Location: 75 Third Ave, Waltham, MA 02451 James Haroutunian, Esq. established Priority Law, as a specialized estate planning practice in the Greater Lowell area providing wills, trusts, and elder law services conveniently in its offices, clients’ homes, or at a hospital bedside. For over 20 years, James Haroutunian authored a weekly legal advice column in the Lowell Sun Newspaper. James has been featured on Fox 25 News and is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the American Bar Association. A native of Billerica, James was...

Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning. Probate of Estates in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Guardianships and Conservatorships under the Massachusetts Probate Code. Advance Directives that avoid the need for Guardianship - Conservatorship: Power of Attorney and Health Care Proxy. Real Estate Purchase and Sale. Supplemental Needs Trusts. Obtaining and coordinating benefits covered by Mediciad, Medicare, VA, Social Security, private insurance, and other resources. I prepare and coordinate estates and trusts for people who plan for succession of their assets and property, and protect benefits eligibility for themselves and for disabled family members. I serve as legal counsel, and provide estate administration services, to...

I have been providing legal services for your personal, family and professional needs in the metropolitan Springfield area and beyond for over 25 years concentrating in estate planning, elder law, estates and probate, divorce and family law and real estate. For many years I volunteered as board member and counsel for the local area agency on aging and received their distinguished service award. I continue to volunteer my time for consultations to needy elders at local senior centers and speak frequently at senior centers and other community organizations and non profit groups on elder law, estate planning and family law...

Linda K. Fisher is an estate planning attorney admitted to practice law in Massachusetts. Attorney Fisher received an LL.M. in Taxation from Boston University School of Law in May 2008, a J.D., cum laude, from the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. in May 1996, an M.B.A. from the George Washington University, Washington, D.C. in 1989, and an A.B., summa cum laude, from Wheaton College, Norton, Massachusetts in 1982. Attorney Fisher provides customized estate planning and elder care services that include revocable trusts, irrevocable trusts, special needs trusts, ILITs, probate and trust administration, asset protection, Medicaid/MassHealth planning and...

I have been in private practice exclusively in special needs law, elder law, and estate planning for 27 years. I have taught law school at the JD and LLM level since 2005, and recently stepped down as a full-time Professor and Director of the Graduate Program (LL.M.) in Elder Law and Estate Planning at Western New England University School of Law to return to full-time private practice as a partner at Special Needs Law Group of Massachusetts, PC (“SNLG”). I continue to teach in the LLM program at Western New England as an Adjunct Professor.

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Margaret has experience implementing asset protection plans, family business entities such as Family Limited Partnerships (FLPs) and Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), and valuation discounting. She focuses her practice on estate planning, elder law and long-term care planning (Medicaid), MassHealth applications for long-term care (Medicaid applications), MassHealth fair hearings (appeals on Medicaid denials), estate (probate) and trust administration, Federal estate tax returns (Form 706), Massachusetts estate tax returns (Form M-706), and gift tax returns (Form 709). Learn more http://www.Beliveaulaw.net

Attorney Daniel W. Murray is an aggressive advocate for his clients. He has been practicing law in Massachusetts for over 30 years. During this time, he has used his extensive legal knowledge and creative problem solving skills to get his clients what they deserve. Attorney Murray received his J.D. cum laude from Suffolk University Law School in 1980 and is now a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association. Prior to starting his own practice, Attorney Murray worked in both a small and large-corporate law firm in Boston. He also holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts...

Matthew G. Karr, Esq., is the founder and principal attorney of The Heritage Law Center, LLC—an estate planning and elder law firm in Woburn, MA. He opened his law firm in 2011 because he wanted to bring back personal relationships to the estate planning and elder law process. Each family has unique goals, and therefore unique plans are needed to achieve those goals. So, he gets to know each client and then works with them to create plans tailored to protect them, their assets, and their families. He shares his expert knowledge in a way that’s easy to understand, and...

I grew up in western Pennsylvania and graduated from Slippery Rock University (yes, there really is a Slippery Rock) with a degree in psychology and a minor in gerontology. I returned to Slippery Rock and earned a master’s degree in counseling gerontology. I spent two years in Maine working with adults with mental health issues before moving to Massachusetts. For many years, I worked as the director of a psychiatric day treatment program in the greater Boston area. During that time, I also filled in on an emergency services team doing psychiatric evaluations on persons of all ages who were...

We assist Individuals and Businesses with Planning and Advising. We assist Individuals who are planning for the future by creating complex Trusts that protect their wealth and their family's future. We help businesses create solid management and financial strategies and goals that will assist them in reaching their goals. THE LAW OFFICES OF KIMBERLY A. PISINSKI LLC OFFER A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES INCLUDING ESTATE PLANNING, OUTSIDE GENERAL COUNSEL, COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE, AND LITIGATION ASSISTANCE. WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU DEVELOP EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES AND DESIGN HIGH-QUALITY SCALABLE SOLUTIONS TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS.

Attorney Michael D. Gorman believes in honest, aggressive and spirited representation of all of his clients. His office believes in cost-effective solutions for the legal problems facing his clients today. Mike grew up in Clinton, Massachusetts, which is where he also graduated from high school. After receiving his B.A. at Assumption College in Worcester, he went out to obtain his J.D. from Western New England College, School of Law. Mike is also currently finishing off his L.L.M. (Masters in Law) in the area of Elder Law and Estate Tax Planning. This program is also offered...

The difference between a job and a career is passion. Not only I do have the skills to be a lawyer, but 30+ years tell me I was born to do the following jobs: Estate Planning (simple & sophisticated) Elder Law & Medicaid Planning Special Needs and Qualified Domestic Trusts VA Aid and Attendance Benefits Residential Real Estate Transactions Probate and Administration of Estates Fiduciary Litigation & Will Contests Personal Injury litigation Let me tell you why. First I have always enjoyed helping people. I find myself energized when I can help someone navigate the legal...