Paula Kahn Almgren

My husband and I had the pleasure of dealing with Atty. Paula Almgren on 2 different occasions. Both times Paula and her staff went above and beyond to assist us. Paula is very knowledgeable in the area of elder law, and was very thorough, patient and understanding with our questions. She always made... sure we understood her answers before moving on. I would highly recommend Paula and Berkshire Law Group for any of your elder law and estate planning needs.

We were very pleased with our decision to use Berkshire Law Group for our estate planning. Paula and her staff were great to work with and patient with all of our questions. They were thorough in their planning and very skilled in preparing our trusts to meet our needs. Paula took the time to explai...n everything in detail and we really appreciated that. We now feel that our financial and health needs are taken care of. Professional service, good organization and excellent communication made for an easy process.

In 2021, it became very apparent I needed a Massachusetts estate planning attorney and family law firm to help with multiple matters. Being from out of state, I knew no lawyers in the Berkshires not to mention an arduous selection process searching for an experienced lawyer and firm. I narrowed my... search to attorneys and firms in central and south Berkshire County. With little knowledge, I first contacted Berkshire Law group. After an initial phone call, her team recognized the urgency and immediately arranged for a virtual meeting during the pandemic. They took total charge of my family and estate legal matters as well as eldercare needs. After the initial call with the firm’s paralegal, Dawn, and later Zoom session with Paula Almgren, Esq., I had total confidence in their ability to help. I have used Paula and Berkshire Law Group again in 2023 and 2024 to help with other estate document planning changes and related matters. They made my life easier and it was a pleasure working with them. Big thanks to Paula, Dawn, Verena and the entire team for helping me through difficult times and with very successful conclusions. I highly recommend Berkshire Law Group.

I could no longer ‘not see’ my husband’s dementia after his concussion. What do you do when the person you always counted on to reason things out with you “can’t” anymore? Thankfully, Paula Almgren was recommended to me, and I have been recommending her with utmost confidence ever since! Knowledge... and compassion without a doubt! You’re comfortable discussing your most personal fears and confidential information without hesitation knowing you are with someone who has YOUR best interest front and center! Paula and her entire team at Berkshire Law Group are there to answer your calls when you have that panic question. The RN provides advice and a true perspective that helps me advocate my way through the confusing health care system. They walk you through the maze of things that need to be done so you don’t feel overwhelmed. Trusts, Wills, Special Needs Trusts, Pet Trusts – yes, in our home we have a substitute child that will outlive us, and Paula took care of that too! At a time when your life is turned upside down and you can’t think clearly, you need Paula Almgren and her team to help you “see” clearly again.

Attending to end-of-life matters was and is a difficult process for me. Attorney Paula Almgren, recommended when I began to search for an attorney to help in the decisions that resulted in the creation of a revocable trust, has exceeded all expectations. She has consistently provided patient and thor...ough consultations, answering my many questions, drawing diagrams of next steps, outlining the additional services her firm can provide (such as coaching my health care proxy through conversations with doctors), and graciously accepting my slow pace in getting through the decisions and actions. Knowing that the Life Care Planning division of the Almgren Law Group also can provide help in assessing medical needs and care services, can help with the setting up of home care or nursing home care when and if that time comes, gives me much needed peace of mind. Altogether, priceless.