Michael Monteforte Jr.
also known as Monteforte Law P.C.
About Michael
Biography
The law firm was established in 2006. We specialize in Estate Planning, Elder Law, Real Estate, and Business Law.
I grew up in Wakefield, MA, went to Wakefield High from 1990-1994. I received the Salem State Presidential Scholarship for academics, and graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Salem State Honors Program in 1998 with a degree in criminal justice. The most important thing that the criminal justice curriculum is that I never wanted to be a criminal lawyer. I started Suffolk Law School straight out of college, determined to finish in three years, despite having to work nights and weekends. I went to school with kids whose parents put them up in apartments around the corner from school, while I was either taking the train or fighting the traffic. When I got out of class, I went to one of my two jobs, either the computer store in Woburn or the small Law Firm in Lynn.
Despite being exhausted most of the time, I graduated Suffolk after three years, in 2001. I actually took the bar exam and got married all in the same week (bar exam on Wednesday-Thursday, Rehearsal Dinner Friday, and wedding Sunday) and still managed to pass on my first try. I was sworn in to the Massachusetts Bar in January 2002.
My wife and I moved to Wilmington in 2003, and we have two children in the Wilmington school system.
I stayed on as an Associate with the Lynn firm until 2006, when I went out on my own, and opened the Law Office of Michael Monteforte Jr. in September 2006. The firm started out as a General practice, handling pretty much whatever came in the door, but over the years, I started to concentrate on the specific legal fields that I found to be fulfilling and challenging. I began to take continuing education classes that specialized in estate planning and elder law, and hones my expertise in those fields. The firm underwent a name change incorporated in 2017, now called Monteforte Law P.C. The firm specializes in Estate Planning, Elder Law, Real Estate, and Business. For any other areas of law, we can provide referrals, but we are accepting new cases only in those fields of law.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
24 years
24 years
24 years
24 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in New Hampshire for 5 years
State: New Hampshire
Acquired: 2021
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 11 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 24 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
Monteforte Law, P.C.
300 TradeCenter, Suite 5640, Woburn, MA, 01801
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Michael Monteforte Jr.'s Reviews
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42 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 11 reviews | Wills & Living Wills
Posted by Michele | April 25, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Client for 4 years
Unfortunately I am disappointed after 4 years of having a trust will and other estate planning documents. . They were great to work with as the office was smaller. Now they are too big and very corporate like structure. Their new policies and procedures are a bit unfair in my opinion. They want tot...
Michael Monteforte
Replied last April 26, 2024Thank you for your feedback and for your commitment to our firm over the last four years. We're sorry to hear about your concerns and welcome the opportunity to address them. We do offer a payment option that allows for 50% upfront with the remaining 50% due within 30 days. We implemented this policy after facing challenges with collecting final payments post-document completion, which unfortunately necessitated a change to ensure the sustainability of our services. While our prices have increased to reflect the market and the expertise of our dedicated team, we remain committed to providing value and competitive rates. Our firm, with over 50 years of combined experience and consisting of three attorneys and skilled support staff, delivers a personalized and expert estate planning services, not a corporate-like environment. We understand and respect that our approach may not suit everyone. If there's anything more we can assist you with or if you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Posted by James | January 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Will
I was referred to Michael Monteforte by a friend because I did not have a will and needed one within 2 days. do to a medical emergency. Michael emailed me the documents and made time to see me The next day . I don’t think any other attorney would have made the time and put my mind at ease with a da...
Michael Monteforte
Replied last January 28, 2020James, thank you for taking the time to write a review. Thank you very much for the kind words!!
Posted by anonymous | July 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Our Estate Plan
Michael is very thorough, professional, and easy to work with. He got our wills, trust documents, and health care proxies done under a very short time deadline.
Posted by Gail | May 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Friendly, knowledgeable service!
Michael Monteforte is the consummate professional, all while making you feel like you are at a friend's house. He answered all of our questions and calmed our concerns, and spent as much time with us as we needed. If you are in need of creating a Will or a POA/HCP, we would highly recommend Michae...
Posted by Lillian | April 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Highly professional
Mike drew up my last will and testament. He is highly professional and extremely knowledgeable in elder law and estate planning. He was clear and concise and made some great suggestions.
Michael Monteforte
Replied last April 05, 2019Thank You!
Michael Monteforte Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
Estate planning lawyer
Litigation lawyer
Litigation lawyer
Real estate lawyer
Probate lawyer
Real estate lawyer
Experience
Honors
2019
#1 Choice in Wilmington, Reader's Choice Awards, Wicked Local
2019
Regional Gold Award, Reader's Choice Awards, Wicked Local
2019
A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau
2018
#1 Choice in Wilmington, Reader's Choice Awards, Wicked Local
2018
Regional Silver Award, 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
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Attorney/Owner, Monteforte Law P.C.
2002 - 2006
Associate General Counsel, Law Office of Capano & DeJoie
Associations
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
Sample of Legal Cases
Arbitration award of damages.
damages settlement to my client
Education
2001
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2019
2019
2015
Estate Planning Seminar
2012
Lynn Housing Authority First Time Buyer Seminar
Publications
2019
2019
2019
2019
2016
2016
2013
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Can an executor to a will be required to give written documentation on what expenses were when he sells the deceased house?
07 Feb 2017
MPUC in MA is unclear about needing a license to sell real estate in informal unsupervised probate. Do I need one?
17 Feb 2016
Can I withdraw my resignation because it was not filed properly?
26 Jan 2016
Legal Guides
Here’s a list of the 10 most frequently asked questions we hear at the office (Part 2):
11 Sep 2018
THE TOP FIVE REASONS WHY YOU NEED OWNER’S TITLE INSURANCE
10 Feb 2017
Top 5 Estate Planning Tips for Massachusetts
08 Mar 2016