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also known as Marco A. Schiavo, Marco Schiavo
“I believe that 95% of my job is listening. My objective is to address all of your concerns and accomplish your goals by providing a personalized estate plan designed to fit your specific needs which includes preserving the wealth that you have accumulated throughout the years. I am a firm believer that estate planning is not a one-time event. As life changes, the plan should change with it. I believe in developing lifelong relationships with my clients so that my clients view me as not just an advisor, but also a trusted friend.”
Attorney Marco A. Schiavo is one of the founding partners of Simmons & Schiavo, LLP and has been a devoted legal advisor to families since 2001. He has guided a number of families through the probate administration process and has personally witnessed the impact that the lack of a proper estate plan can have on loved ones. These experiences continually reaffirm his strong belief in the countless benefits of a well-drafted and well-implemented trust-based estate plan. A proper estate plan allows for a smooth transition in the event of the disability of a grantor and provides privacy and ease of property distribution without delay and oversight from the probate court upon the grantor’s death.
Marco’s primary focus is assisting his clients preserve the wealth that they have accumulated to pass it on to their loved ones using creditor protection trusts, estate tax minimization techniques, business succession planning and Medicaid/Long Term Care Planning. Marco handles all levels of estate planning ranging from basic plans to complex, multi-million dollar estates involving marital deduction trust planning, irrevocable life insurance trusts, stretch IRA inheritance trusts, multi-generational dynasty trusts, gifting strategies, charitable remainder trusts, special needs trusts and a number of other complex trust planning vehicles.
Marco has a passion for business; he received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Babson College with a double major in Finance and International Business Studies. At Suffolk University Law School, Marco focused his law school studies on Estate Planning and Real Estate Law.
Marco lives in Walpole with his wife and three young daughters. Marco speaks Italian and Spanish fluently. His interests include traveling, reading, hiking, and most of all, spending time with his family.
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Acquired: 2001
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400 TradeCenter, Suite 4800, Woburn, MA, 01801
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Posted by Palmarina Pirelli | July 09, 2015 | Estate Planning
Estate Planner
I recently had the pleasure of working with Marco Schiavo in doing some estate planning. He was greatly helpful in setting up trusts, wills, and even in assisting me in making sure I was opening the correct type of bank accounts for my needs. He was amazingly patient, as my questions were numerous. H...
Posted by Christine | December 23, 2014 | Estate Planning
Outstanding estate planning attorney
Our family hired Marco to handle our estate planning matters. He is very knowledgeable, detailed and professional. Marco was able to answer every question we had and answered in a way that we could all understand. I highly recommend Marco Schiavo for any estate planning needs!
Posted by Holly | December 15, 2014 | Estate Planning
Complex Estate Planning Matters Made Easier
Simmons & Schiavo, LLP and Marco, specifically, have handled estate planning matters for several of my family members. I cannot say enough positive things about him. He is detail oriented, meticulous and down to earth. He takes the time to explain complex matters in a way that is easy to understan...
Posted by Carol Lynn | November 05, 2014 | Estate Planning
Dedicated to Earning your Trust
I have recently worked with Marco on Estate Planning matters and found him to be very professional, knowledgeable and thorough. Estate planning can be very complicated and confusing, but Marco has been able to reduce things down to understandable terms so that I know what to do to preserve and manag...
Posted by Josh | December 07, 2012 | Estate Planning
Had legal docs prepared. A true professional, would highly recommend
Marco prepared legal documents for my wife and I. He set up our wills, healthcare proxies, a trust, and power of attorneys. Being unfamiliar with legal documents he made recommendations on what I should have drawn up and answered all of my questions along the way without making me feel silly for aski...
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Marco both personally and professionally for almost 20 years. Marco is knowledgeable, caring and dedicated to his clients. He is a true professional and cares about his clients and helping them achieve their estate planning goals."
"Marco is a highly skilled and emphatic estate planning attorney. I have known Marco for many years; and I deeply respect the time and resources he devotes to the continuous improvement of himself and his practice. I unhesitatingly endorse him."
"Marco is a highly skilled and deeply knowledgeable specialist in the Estate Planning practice area. Having gotten to know Marco on both a professional and personal level, I trust his judgment and have no hesitation whatsoever in endorsing him and his firm."
"As a fellow estate planning attorney, I have known Marco to be well regarded in our community and very much concerned for the well being of his clients. Additionally, I have had the privilege of getting to know his family who adore him as a father and husband. He is compassionate, patient, knowledgeable and always considering ways to better the experience for his clients. I trust and highly respect Marco, and so can you."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have referred clients to Marco. And we have worked together on another. The clients called to compliment me on his ability to handle their legal matters. Mostly, they were thrilled that he returned his calls immediately and often took their calls when possible. Marco is one of those types that treats all with respect and makes it his personal goal to make sure every client or referral is taken care of the best he knows how. Honest guy, great lawyer"
"Marco is a dedicated, knowledgeable and excellent attorney. He always places his clients' best interests in the forefront. You will not find a better lawyer in the area of estate planning."
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2023
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Notable Networker, BNI
2018
Client Choice Award, Avvo
2017
Client Choice Award, Avvo
2016
Client Choice Award, Avvo
2015
Client Choice Award, Avvo
2014
Client Choice Award, Avvo
2012
Client Choice Award, Avvo
2004 - Present
Founding Partner, Simmons & Schiavo, LLP
2002 - 2004
Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Joseph D. Cataldo, PC
2001 - 2002
Associate Attorney, Fox & Foner, LLP
1998 - 2000
Legal intern, Law Offices of Peter A. Zahka
2019 - Present
National Association of Divorce Professionals (NADP)Member
2019 - Present
My Pinnacle NetworkMember
2019 - Present
ElderCounselMember
2018 - Present
USA500Member
2017 - Present
BNIVice President
2014 - Present
Wealth CounselMember
2002 - Present
Real Estate Bar Association for MassachusettsMember
2000
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
BS-Bachelor of Science
2019
Continuing Trusts
2014
Standalone Retirement Trusts
2019
2019
2019
Spanish
English
Italian
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