also known as Monteforte Law P.C.
Michael Monteforte Jr. is the founding attorney of Monteforte Law, P.C., a dedicated estate planning and elder law firm based in Woburn, Massachusetts. Mike has been practicing estate planning and elder law since 2002 and has guided thousands of Massachusetts and New Hampshire families through the planning process — from first-time wills to complex MassHealth strategies protecting seven-figure estates.
Mike is licensed in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire, making Monteforte Law one of the only firms in the region equipped to serve families with assets, real estate, or loved ones on both sides of the border. He is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), a VA-Accredited Attorney, admitted to the U.S. Tax Court, and a three-time published author on estate and elder law topics. He has been named a Boston Magazine Top Lawyer every year from 2021 through 2025.
Monteforte Law serves families across Middlesex County, the greater Boston metro area, and southern New Hampshire — including clients in Winchester, Lexington, Andover, Burlington, Carlisle, Wilmington, Chelmsford, Bedford NH, Windham NH, Hollis NH, and surrounding communities.
The firm specializes exclusively in estate planning, elder law, MassHealth long-term care applications, special needs planning, probate, and wealth preservation. We do not handle general legal matters.
What sets Monteforte Law apart: proprietary planning tools including the 20/20 Hindsight Trust™ and Retirement Protection Trust™, a lifetime 3-Year Check-Up program for Advanced Plan clients, and a team-based model where every case is reviewed start to finish — never outsourced to software. Other attorneys in the region come to Mike for guidance on complex cases. We teach estate planning to other lawyers. If you want the firm that sets the standard, this is it.
Over 324 five-star Google reviews. 20+ years in practice. Licensed in MA and NH.
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300 TradeCenter, Suite 6750, Woburn, MA, 01801
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Posted by anonymous | February 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Michael Monteforte is a wonderful Attorney
We hired Michael Monteforte to create a will package for my husband and I. The will is extremely thorough. It took us quite some time to review, revise, review again, answer all of our (many) questions, and finally sign our paperwork. Michael was very patient, knowledgeable, and answered all of our q...
Posted by Kelly | May 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Responsive and Knowledgable
We worked with Michael both as an attorney for our condo association and as a closing attorney for the recent sale of our home. His broad knowledge and experience were a great asset in both situations. We had several very stressful situations with our condo association and Michael's quick response...
Posted by Brett | May 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
The best attorney
Michael has been our condominium association attorney for about six years. He has always been available whenever we have had any questions or legal concerns. We've worked with other attorneys in the past and Michael is by far the most knowledgeable, fair, accommodating, and honest attorney I have eve...
Posted by Jenny | March 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Highly Recommended
My husband and I hired Michael to do our estate plan. We had been dreading the process for a while, but Michael made it so easy. He walked us through the process, clearly explained everything, and made himself available to answer any questions we had along the way. He is incredibly patient, professio...
Posted by Huy | March 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
The Best Experience and Professional Lawyer
I've been using Attorney Michael services for the past 10 years. He has always meet my expectations and beyond for many cases from real estate and business deals . He provides so many legal services I feel I don't need to look further for any other legal services else where. Overall, I have an amazin...
"To say, "I endorse Michael" is an understatement. Mike is an excellent lawyer and our go-to Attorney for questions related to Estate Planning and Elder Care in Massachusetts. He always goes above and above by provide an enormous amount of free resources and seminars for folks to make well-informed decisions."
"Michael is a highly experienced and knowledgeable attorney who understands the importance of following his clients' wishes for establishing and protecting their estates and helping their heirs. I recommend his services."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mike and his team are excellent. The are very responsive and accommodating. I recently had a transaction that was difficult and he made it work. So I would endorse Mike and his team for sure."
"Mike is an easy attorney to work with and is always up to date with the ever changing rules surrounding estate planning. When dealing with succession planning and preserving assets accumulated over a lifetime, it is important to choose an expert. Attorney Monteforte is that authority."
"Mike Monteforte is always thinking of the best ways to serve his clients, from keeping up on the important changes to tax laws to giving out free guides and books to regular folks who have questions about the process. As an experienced Boston attorney, I know that my clients are in excellent hands when they hire Mike for their estate planning or elder law needs. He actually wrote the book on it!"
"I work with Attorney Monteforte on a regular basis and would not hesitate to recommend him for any real estate or estate planning needs. Mike's knowledge, attention to detail and ability to put all his clients at ease is unsurpassed. Mike remains available to his clients long after a transaction has closed and I have received nothing but excellent feedback from everyone he works with."
"One of the sharpest lawyers I know, Mike is my go-to guy when I have a client who needs a will or who has some estate planning needs. I cannot give a higher endorsement to a lawyer, and I recommend him without reservation."
"I have had the pleasure of working with Michael as a fellow attorney as well as being his client. He is not only pleasant to work with, but highly knowledgeable about real estate and estate planning matters. Michael cares about his clients and shows great pride in his work."
"I've known Attorney Monteforte for several years now and have worked with him on a variety of matters. Mike is a knowledgeable, congenial and diligent lawyer and I'm happy to give him my endorsement."
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2025
Top Lawyer, Boston Magazine
2025
Recognized Excellence — Estate Planning & Elder Law, Lawyers of Distinction
2024
Certificate of Excellence, iPods for Wounded Veterans
2024
Recognized Excellence — Estate Planning & Elder Law, Lawyers of Distinction
2024
Best in Business — Estate Planning Attorney in Woburn, BusinessRate
2024
Top Lawyer, Boston Magazine
2023
Recognized Excellence — Estate Planning & Elder Law, Lawyers of Distinction
2023
Top Lawyer, Boston Magazine
2023
Best Probate Lawyer in Somerville, Independent Recognition
2022
Recognized Excellence — Estate Planning & Elder Law, Lawyers of Distinction
2022
Top Lawyer, Boston Magazine
2021
America’s Most Honored Lawyers — Top 10%, America’s Most Honored Lawyers
2021
Recognized Excellence — Estate Planning & Elder Law, Lawyers of Distinction
2021
Top Lawyer, Boston Magazine
2021
Best Probate Lawyer in Lowell, Independent Recognition
2021
Top Rated Lawyers in New Hampshire, Top Rated Lawyers
2020
Recognized Excellence — Estate Planning & Elder Law, Lawyers of Distinction
2019
A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau
2019
Regional Gold Award, Reader's Choice Awards, Wicked Local
2019
#1 Choice in Wilmington, Reader's Choice Awards, Wicked Local
2018
Regional Silver Award, Reader's Choice Awards, Wicked Local
2018
#1 Choice in Wilmington, Reader's Choice Awards, Wicked Local
2017
Regional Favorite Attorney, Readers Choice Awards
2015
Certificate in Trust & Estate Planning, Foundation for Continuing Education
2008
Cambridge Who's Who, Who's Who Legal
2006 - Present
Attorney/Owner, Monteforte Law P.C.
2002 - 2006
Associate General Counsel, Law Office of Capano & DeJoie
2025 - Present
New Horizons at ChoateBoard Member
2021 - Present
New Hampshire Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2015 - Present
Real Estate Bar Association for MassachusettsMember
2015 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
United States Tax CourtAdmitted to Practice
2011 - Present
LLS light the Night WalkTeam Walker and Donator
2006 - Present
United States District Court for the District of MassachusettsAdmitted to Practice
2001 - Present
Massachusetts Bar AssociationMember
2006 - 2013
Lynn Housing AuthoritySection 8 Hearing Officer
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JD - Juris Doctor
1998
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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Retirement Planning
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Lynn Housing Authority First Time Buyer Seminar
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