Marvin S Silver

Marvin S Silver

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 48 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Westborough, MA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Probate, Elder Law

45 Lyman Street, Suite 15, Westborough, MA

About Marvin

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 50%

The preparation of wills, trusts, durable powers of attorney, health care proxies, and other documents for the planned transfer and distribution of property, and the administration of estates and trusts.

49 years

50%
Probate 20%

The administration of estates of the deceased, including the allowance of Wills and the appointment of executors and administrators.

49 years

20%
Trusts 20%

The creation of revocable and irrevocable trusts in connection with estate planning.

49 years

20%
Elder Law 10%

The preparation of wills, trusts, health care proxies, durable powers of attorney, and other documents, and the proviision of advice and other services for elderly clients.

10%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 48 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1977

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Christopher Hays Wojcik & Mavricos, LLP

45 Lyman Street, Suite 15, Westborough, MA, 01581

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Marvin S Silver's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Wills & Living Wills

Posted by Tyson | July 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Really Enjoyed Working with Marvin on our Wills

It what can often be a difficult conversation (estate planning and wills), Marvin was a fantastic resource and made sure we were thinking about things in a thoughtful and complete manner. Further, during this pandemic, he made working with him and his team easy and safe. For instance, since we could ...not do the final signing electronically, he arranged for us to do it in the parking lot of his office - a very creative solution that left us feeling safe but accomplished what we had to. Marvin was exceptionally easy to work with, professional and always looking out for us. We've already recommended him to all of our friends who do not yet have wills!

Posted by William | August 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Would recommend Mr. Marvin Silver without reservation ...

I would recommend Mr. Marvin Silver without reservation to anyone considering Estate Planning services. My wife and I knew that at this time in our lives we needed to rework our Wills, which were 30 years old and very much out-of-date, but didn’t know where to start or whom to see. Then, ...an acquaintance of mine mentioned that he and his wife had recently gone through the Estate Planning process with Mr. Marvin Silver, were very pleased with his services, and recommended that we should contact Mr. Silver. Upon initial contact, Marvin provided us with a questionnaire, requesting that we document our current finances, family situation, and hopes for the future. This provided a starting point for our initial meeting with Marvin, during which he reviewed our situation, indicated options we should consider, recommended documents to be prepared, and explained the associated fees. Throughout the process, Marvin guided us through many available options with great detail, explained the positives and negatives, and provided advice, which allowed us to reach informed decisions for ourselves. We were soon provided with draft documents to review, and modify as we felt appropriate. However, Mr. Silver had so carefully listened to our concerns and paid thorough attention to details during our discussions that no updates or modifications were needed – the documents were as we desired the first time. We received a joint Declaration of Homestead, and two each of: Last Wills and Testaments, Durable Powers of Attorney, Health Care Proxies, HIPAA authorization forms. We were also advised regarding modifications which might be desirable in several years, as our personal situations change and evolve. When the time is appropriate, we certainly intend to contact Mr. Silver again, as we were completely satisfied with his professional, and personal, approach to our needs.

Posted by Nancy and Allen | June 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

This is the lawyer you want to go to for estate planning!

We had been putting off estate planning and updating our will, as we anticipated that it would be a tedious task. Happily, we were referred to Marvin Silver whose warm and personable guidance helped us to clarify our thinking and goals and whose expert counsel made complicated legal concepts understa...ndable and user-friendly. He educated us about the need for some documents which we didn't know about, while also helping us to determine what we didn't need. He was responsive and easy to communicate with in between meetings. His office and staff set a welcoming tone. We highly recommend Marvin Silver for estate planning.

Posted by James | January 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Mr James P Asci

Mr Silver was highly recommended to me by my financial planners Grimes And Co. and I have been very satisfied with his service. My wife and i recently retired and needed estate planning. Mr. Silver took his time and reviewed all our option in words we understood, he promptly created a wills for my wi...fe and myself, a trust, HCP for us both and house deed and a Declaration of Homestead. Mr silver has been readily available to us to for any questions we have had.His fee was reasonable and i would give him my highest recommendation.

Posted by Fred | March 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Will preperation

Marvin completed our will making the process painless and effortless. We were in a slight time crunch between my travels, vacations and Marvin's schedule. His effort allowed our will to be completed several days earlier than expected. Thank to him and his staff. His detailed explanations throughout t...he process were clear and easily understood. Overall... very satisfid

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Worcester Trusts and Estates "Lawyer of the Year", Best Lawyers in America

2016

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2016

Massachusetts Superlawyers, Law & Politics Media

2015

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2015

Worcester Trusts and Estates "Lawyer of the Year", Best Lawyers in America

2014

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2013

Massachusetts Superlawyers, Law & Politics Media

2013

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2012

Massachusetts Superlawyers, Law & Politics Media

2012

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2011

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2011

Massachusetts Superlawyers, Law & Politics Media

2010

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2010

Massachusetts SuperLawyers, Law & Politics Media

2009

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2009

Massachusetts SuperLawyers, Law & Politics Media

2008

Massachusetts SuperLawyers, Law & Politics Media

2008

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Partner, Christopher Hays Wojcik & Mavricos LLP

2010 - 2015

Partner, Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP

1977 - 2010

Partner, Seder & Chandler, LLP

Associations

1994 - Present

American College of Trust and Estate Counsel

Fellow

1984 - Present

Estate & Business Planning Council of Worcester County

Past President

1977 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association, Probate Law, Taxation, & Business Law Sections

1977 - Present

Worcester County Bar Association, Trusts Tax & Estates Section

past-cochair

Education

1981

Boston University School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

1977

Boston University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1974

Syracuse University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2017

Whitney Place, Westborough

The Essentials of Estate Planning

2013

Whitney Place, Westborough

The Essentials of Estate Planning

2012

Metrowest Chamber of Commerce program

Estate Planning-What You Need To Know

2010

Central MA Connections-Tools for Success

Estate Planning to Protect Families

2006

WCBA Bench / Bar Day

Estate Planning for Shareholders in Closely Held Businesses

2002

WCBA Bar Day

2001 Tax Act--Significant Changes to the Estate, Gift and Generation-skipping Transfer Tax

2001

WCBA Bar Day

Estate Planning for the General Practitioner

1998

WCBA Bar Day

Information Needed to Prepare an Estate Plan

1998

WCBA Bar Day

Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997

1994

MCLE, Inc.

Avoiding Common Estate Planning Errors

1993

Massachusetts Bar Association Probate Law Section

Post-Mortem Estate Planning

1992

MCLE, Inc.

Avoiding Common Estate Planning Errors

1991

Massachusetts Bar Association Probate Law Section

Post-Mortem Estate Planning

1985

WCBA Tax Section

Issues Affecting the Preparation of Estate & Income Tax Returns

1982

WCBA Spring Panel

Estate and Gift Taxation & Estate Planning after ERTA

Publications

2014

PSH-Stepping Stones Elder Abuse & Financial Exploitation

2013

PSH-Stepping Stones Consider Capital Gains Taxes When Gifting

1991

Massachusetts Bar Association Post-mortem Estate Planning

1983

Massachusetts Bar Association co-author: Federal & Massachusetts Estate Taxes: A Statutory Comparison

1982

Worcester County Bar Association-Legalines Principal Changes in Federal Estate & Gift Taxation

Languages

English

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