Attorneys that focus on estate and probate law in Suffolk County, Massachusetts help clients resolve all facets of planning for the conservation and disposition of estates. Estate and probate lawyers must understand the state and federal tax burdens that apply to this area of the law. Estate and probate lawyers prepare the legal instruments to accomplish the estate plans including drafting and executing wills, administering formal and summary estates, including tax related matters. Attorneys also engage in probate litigation including will contests or will or trust construction suits in probate court.
National Association of Estate Planners and Councils - NAEPC is accredited by the ABA to certify attorneys as estate planning law specialists.
ACTEC is a fellowship of attorneys seeking to improve trust, estate and tax laws, as well as the procedures and ethics of attorneys who work in those fields. Many of the top trust and estate attorneys belong to this respected organization.
Lawyer Referral Service in Boston, MA - For more than 50 years, the Boston Bar Association (BBA) has sponsored a Lawyer Referral Service (LRS). The community based non-profit service helps individuals find a local attorney in Boston, Suffolk County, and the surrounding areas of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Hundreds of attorneys participate in the program and serve on one of 300 different practice area panels. In exchange for a $25 consultation fee, you can have a 30 minute consultation with the attorney to discuss the case and the attorney fees needed for additional representation.