Kristina R. Vickstrom

Kristina R. Vickstrom

5.0
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 20 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Worcester, MA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law, Guardianship ... +2 more

172 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester, MA

About Kristina

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Elder Law 20%

I handle all aspects of elder law, including medicaid (MassHealth) planning, applications, and appeals. I also assist families with nursing home selections and finding and financing alternatives to nursing home care.

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Estate Planning 20%

I handle basic and complex estate planning for those age 18 to 118. Whether you are just starting out, have a young family, looking to retire, or need long-term care, I can help you plan your estate. The most important basic estate planning documents include a health care proxy, durable power of attorney, and a will. In some cases trust planning can be beneficial. I can plan to help you avoid probate, plan for long-term care, or set up a special needs trust for a disabled child.

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Guardianship 20%

I help families obtain guardianship and conservatorship for disabled and/or incapacitated family members. Whether the person in need of services is just becoming an adult at 18, or has become incapacitated due to a physical injury or mental illness later in life, I can help.

20 years

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Trusts 20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 20 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2005

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Location

Vickstrom Law

172 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester, MA, 01604

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Kristina R. Vickstrom's Reviews

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Posted by Nancy & Bill | September 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Excellent - Thorough - Up-to-date knowledge

Atty. Vickstrom worked with my husband and I to update our Estate Plan. She emphasized the importance of a will and a health care proxy. She took the time to ask the right questions and reviewed every detail with us upon delivery. We have had other attorney's provide the same service, but Atty. Vi...ckstrom exceeded our expectations!

Posted by Tom | September 13, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Expert, Compassionate Guidance in Estate Planning

Kristina Vickstrom handles all of the legal needs related to wills, estate plans, health proxies, and power of attorney for both my wife and me. She has prepared--and revised, as needed based on our changing circumstances--all of our legal documents, listening carefully to our needs and explaining th...e process at every step of the way. Kristina shows interest in us as individuals--not just as clients. She provides personal, customized service. I wish I had known Kristina when I was helping my parents with their estate plans several years ago. I recommend Kristina Vickstrom without reservation.

Posted by Bob | March 27, 2013 | Medicaid & Medicare

Highly Recommend!!

Kristina was wonderful in helping my family navigate the medicaid application process. She was able to make recommendations that saved my mother $35,000 over what the nursing home "specialist" was recommending!! I would recommend her to anyone.

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Kristina R. Vickstrom's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sheena Gibson

Wills and living wills lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. very astute attorney."

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Kristine Romano

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Kristina for several years. I know her to be a very professional and competent estate planning attorney. I have worked with her on matters and have referred cases to her. It is without hesitation that I would recommend Kristina to anyone requiring assistance with estate planning or guardianships/conservatorships."

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Robert Kovacs

Elder law lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Honors

2009

Top 40 Under 40, Worcester Business Journal

2004

CALI Excellence for the Future Award: Software Law, Center for Computer Assisted Legal Instruction

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Owner, Vickstrom Law

2003 - 2005

Law Clerk, Julia Durchanek, Attorney at Law

Associations

2015 - Present

Elks (Hudson/Concord Chapter)

Member

2007 - Present

Business Networking International (BNI: Holden Chapter)

Member/ Social Committee

2005 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

2005 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Massachusetts chapter)

Member

2005 - Present

Worcester County Bar Association

Member

2007 - 2013

Striving Artists Theatre Company, Inc.

President

2005 - 2010

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

Education

2005

Western New England University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

Salve Regina University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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