John L Roberts

John L Roberts

4.5
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 36 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Longmeadow, MA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law, Probate, Real Estate

1200 Converse Street, Longmeadow, MA

About John

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 40%

Wills, Trusts, Estate Tax Planning. Advance Directives that avoid Probate Guardian - Conservator proceedings: Power of Attorney and Health Care Proxy.

40%
Elder Law 20%

Supplemental Needs Trusts for disabled beneficiaries. Obtaining and coordinating benefits covered by Medicaid, Medicare, Veterans Aid & Attendance, Social Security, private insurance, and other resources.

20%
Probate 20%

Probate of Estates in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Guardian and Conservator under the Massachusetts Probate Code.

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 35 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1990

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 36 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1989

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of John L. Roberts

1200 Converse Street, Longmeadow, MA, 01106

Law Offices of John L Roberts

60 Ruthven Street, Springfield, MA, 01128

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John L Roberts's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Robert | May 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Shakespeare was wrong. Don't kill all the lawyers

My wife and I were looking for a NAELA attorney who could develop a trust for us and update our will. Fortunately, we found John Roberts. He he took the time to understand our needs, and developed a trust that reflected those need. He answered our endless questions often time the same question mor...e than once. He responded to emails and phone calls promptly. He developed an electronic, interactive document specific to our trust as a learning tool and a mechanism for performing an annual reviews. He told us to never hesitate to call. He was thorough, detailed and professional. Needless to say, my wife and I highly recommend him You won't be disappointed.

Posted by Russell | September 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Helped With Probate in a Very Tricky Situation

We needed to sell our parents’ home. Probate was needed for two people to clear title to the house. Attorney Roberts handled the probate cases and prepared for the real estate closing. Attorney Roberts negotiated with MassHealth and obtained lien releases. Attorney Roberts handled the real estate... closing and we distributed proceeds from the real estate closing to me and my brothers and sisters.

Posted by Robin | May 09, 2014 | Social Security Disability

Testimonial for John L Roberts

I continued working for many years, even though the disability was severe. When I could no longer work, I applied for Social Security Disability, but my application was denied. I called Attorney Roberts. He prepared a summary of all my treatment records going back many years, and he obtained a rep...ort from my doctor that explained why I could no longer work. Atty Roberts was very thorough and detailed with compiling all my medical records. When I went to the hearing with Attorney Roberts, I explained my condition and limitations. The judge told us the medical records were complete and my claim was allowed.

Posted by Barbara | July 11, 2012 | Social Security Disability

Took a complicated case, followed through and won for us.

I have a close family member who lives in Attorney Roberts area. I live hundreds of miles away. My family member has cognition problems and physical health problems. I contacted Attorney Roberts, and he orgainized the Social Security case for us. He worked with the nurse, social worker, and docto...r's offices, to obtain documentation of the disability. When it came time for the hearing, Attorney Roberts represented my family member. He asked the questions that we needed to show the judge that my family member cannot work. Attorney Roberts understood the importance of prompt handling of the disability case, because my family member needed a disability decision in order to qualify for special housing in the community. Attorney Roberts also helped me to understand how the disability status affected settlement of Medicaid issues involving my family member.

Posted by anonymous | June 16, 2010 | Real Estate

Review

Atty Roberts helped me in 2009 in the sale of a piece of property. I am the power of attorney for my father who needed to sell his multifamily house in Connecticut. The sale was complicated by the presence of tenants who needed eviction. Atty Roberts was very professional in handling the eviction ...and eventual sale of the house. He kept me informed regularly via emails and phone calls, and he was very meticulous and researched every detail regarding the sale of the house. He did a very thorough job and I was pleased with the whole process. I would definitely recommend him, and I will use his services again in the future.

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Stephen Spano

Elder law lawyer | Dec 27

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"I endorse this lawyer. John is an incredibly intelligent and compassionate attorney. His dedication to elder law and the plight of the disadvantaged is remarkable. I do not know where he finds the time to do all that he does for others."

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Judith McDougall-Flynn

Elder law lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've worked with John for a few years on the Board of Directors of the Mass Chapter of NAELA, where he has dedicated a great deal of time and expertise to advocate for seniors and people with special needs. He is a very competent and knowledgeable elder law and estate planning attorney, and I highly recommend John to any body needing assistance with elder law issues."

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Harry Margolis

Elder law lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse John Roberts as a leader in the field of elder law in Massachusetts as well as nationally, having written articles for The ElderLaw Report, the leading publication for elder law attorneys."

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E. Golden

Elder law lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Attorney Roberts for a long time. He's thoughtful and a leader in the elder law community. Elder law is a complex practice with constantly changing rules, and he stays on top of it all. Clients in the Pioneer Valley are well served by him."

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Lawrence Pilon

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jennifer Deland

Banking lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He knows the law, and was kind enough to share his knowledge with me."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2024

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Member of the Year, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Massachusetts Chapter)

Work Experience

1991 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of John L. Roberts

1989 - 1991

Law Clerk, United States District Court - District of Massachusetts

1988 - 1989

Law Clerk, United State Department of Justice - Tax Division

1987 - 1987

Law Clerk, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Associations

2000 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

1993 - Present

Hampden County Estate Planning Council

Member

Education

1989

Western New England College School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

Boston University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2016

Taking control of Your Future: A Legal Checkup

Case update to help you make the best legal decisions when planning your retirement years and passing assets on to your loved ones. Presented at the Belchertown Senior Center.

2015

MassNAELA Professionals breakfast, Westfield, Massachusetts Hospital observation status and nursing home improvement standard

Publications

2016

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) Massachusetts Chapter Third Party Supplemental Needs Trust administrators for disabled clients in Massachusetts and Connecticut

2015

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) Massachusetts chapter Hospital Observation Status cancels Medicare nursing home coverage

2015

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) Massachusetts Chapter “Improvement Standard” can’t cut off Medicare nursing home days

2010

Things you can do with money saved in a Supplemental Needs Trusts for a nursing home resident or person with a disability. What could you do to make life better for a nursing home resident or a person with a disability?

Languages

English

Activity

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