The process of planning your estate might seem complex and long, but it doesn’t have to be. Creating legal documents like a power of attorney, trust or a will mean that many people turn to the support of a professional to guide them through this process.

Estate Planning Lawyers Likely Have a Solid Background in Estate Issues

An estate planning lawyer is an attorney who has a practice focus in handling estate planning matters. Estate planning lawyers often have years of experience in working on estate planning issues with the end goal of assisting the client to prepare for the end of their life as well as the financial legacy they’ll leave behind.

Lawyers Can Draft and Help You Implement Estate Planning Tools

Estate planning lawyers can help with setting up a trust or writing a last will and testament and can also discuss ways to minimize estate taxes. After you pass away, your Massachusetts estate planning lawyer might serve in an additional role of helping the personal representative of your will to transfer assets to your beneficiaries and navigating probate.

Estate Planning Lawyers Help with the Here and Now and the Future

Partnering with an experienced Massachusetts estate planning lawyer can help to ensure that you have been prepared for any end of life scenarios in which you might not be able to make your own decisions. Scheduling a consultation with a trusted attorney can give you and your family peace of mind and comfort during a difficult time.

 

 

 

Disclaimer: This blog post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Reading this content does not create an attorney-client relationship. For legal advice specific to your situation, please consult with a qualified attorney.

Tiffany A. O'Connell, JD, LLM, CELA, AEP

About Tiffany A. O'Connell, JD, LLM, CELA, AEP

Tiffany A. O'Connell, JD, LLM, CELA, AEP is the CEO and Founding Partner of O'Connell Law, an estate planning and elder law firm serving clients across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont. She is one of a select group of attorneys in Massachusetts certified by the National Elder Law Foundation as a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA). Tiffany focuses her practice on estate planning, trust and probate administration, Medicaid planning, long-term care planning, Alzheimer's planning, charitable planning, and retirement and wealth strategies. She has been helping families plan for their futures since opening her practice in 2010.

Credentials: JD, LLM, CELA (Certified Elder Law Attorney — National Elder Law Foundation), AEP (Accredited Estate Planner)

Licensed in: Massachusetts

Areas of Practice: Estate Planning, Elder Law, Medicaid Planning, Probate & Trust Administration, Alzheimer's Planning, Asset Protection

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