Marco Anthony Schiavo

Marco Anthony Schiavo

also known as Marco A. Schiavo, Marco Schiavo

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 24 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Woburn, MA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Medicaid & Medicare

400 TradeCenter, Suite 4800, Woburn, MA

About Marco

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 70%

We help you implement a plan that will allow for an easy transition of control to someone you trust to make decisions for you and manage your assets in the event of your disability or death in a way that maximizes the wealth passed to loved ones.

25 years

70%
Medicaid and Medicare 15%

When you’re facing a long-term care crisis, getting the right care for your loved one is critical. It can easily cost thousands of dollars each and every month, but it doesn’t have to. We help you find better solutions to pay for care.

23 years

15%
Probate 15%

Nothing is more difficult than losing a loved one. We help guide you through every step of the way, helping you navigate an otherwise complex legal, tax and financial world.

25 years

15%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 24 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2001

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Location

Simmons & Schiavo, LLP

400 TradeCenter, Suite 4800, Woburn, MA, 01801

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Marco Anthony Schiavo's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

65 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by RR | June 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Estate Planning w/Marco Schiavo_June 2022

Marco has been helpful and resourceful in presenting options for my personal estate situation. Marco’s experience with estate planning makes him an empathetic listener. Marco respectfully and lawfully answered all my questions or concerns in a transparent manner. Everyone on his team is professiona...l, knowledgeable, and attentive of client needs and wants. I would highly recommend him.

Posted by Pat | March 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Excellent estate planning attorney

For years, the need for an estate plan loomed over me. Upon my retirement, my financial advisor highly recommended that I consult with Marco. Marco presented a comprehensive yet efficient approach to planning financially, legally, and medically for the years ahead. He patiently and intelligibly ex...plained all facets of estate planning, enabling me to make informed decisions on my behalf. Marco kept the entire process focused to its timely conclusion, culminating in my feeling relieved and confident that the finalized documents safeguard the interests of me and my family. His calm demeanor during the entire planning process was invaluable. Excellent attorney!

Posted by Jamieson | May 12, 2020 | Estate Planning

Above and Beyond

In a word - Marco is fantastic. We were recommended him for our estate planning and he made this a painless, almost enjoyable process. He answered all our questions using simple to understand language so all our decisions were well informed. Marco showed empathy for us as his clients, in that he k...nows that it can be difficult to discuss your own death or those of your loved ones, and he takes great care in being sensitive towards that. The materials provided to help were very well produced and the entire process took only a few weeks. We signed during the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, so Marco created a complete setup for outdoor social distanced signing that took real innovation and client-side thinking. And the price was good. Marco went above and beyond in customer service and produced a fantastic binder for our living trust. Our financial advisor said that it was "Damn great work" as did our broker. Thank you Marco, Best, Jamieson

Posted by anonymous | April 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Strong Recommendation for Marco Schiavo!

Marco was recommended to me for our estate planning and now I want to highly recommend him to all readers out there! In our first meeting, Marco spent two hours explaining all of our options, things we needed to consider, and made recommendations based on our questions and personal situation. He even... gave us homework for our next session! Marco and his team were very positive, professional and easy to work with. Even when we asked the same questions over and over. I might add that much this process occurred during the Covid-19 pandemic. I was very impressed with how Marco and team were able to address the environmental concerns and still get everything done efficiently and effectively. We strongly recommend that you consider Marco for any of your legal needs.

Posted by Constance | October 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Opening a Family trust

Marco was a great help to me during the consultation process of opening up a family trust for me and my family. He answered all my questions and concerns, and guided me to make the right decisions. Constance

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Marco Anthony Schiavo's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kara Carey

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Marco is very professional and thorough, ensuring the client understands the process throughout."

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Kenneth Simmons

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Joseph Morana

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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David Slocum

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Marc Cusano

Estate planning lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Steven Bander

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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"

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Christopher Perillo

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

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

Associations

2019 - Present

National Association of Divorce Professionals (NADP)

Member

2019 - Present

My Pinnacle Network

Member

2019 - Present

ElderCounsel

Member

2018 - Present

USA500

Member

2017 - Present

BNI

Vice President

2014 - Present

Wealth Counsel

Member

2002 - Present

Real Estate Bar Association for Massachusetts

Member

Education

2000

Suffolk University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Babson College

BS-Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2019

Securian Advisors

Continuing Trusts

2014

Trilogy Financial Services

Standalone Retirement Trusts

Publications

2019

Asset Alignment and Your Estate Plan Asset Alignment and Your Estate Plan

2019

Selecting Your Trustee Selecting your Trustee

2019

Estate Planning Guide Estate Planning Guide

Languages

Spanish

English

Italian

Activity

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