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Tara K Wilson
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Biography
Ms. Wilson received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Environmental Policy from American University, Juris Doctor from the George Washington University Law School, and an LL.M. (Master of Laws) in Taxation with a Certificate in Estate Planning from Georgetown University Law Center. Following graduation, she practiced at Howrey, LLP in Washington, DC and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher, & Flom, LLP in Boston, MA.
Tara went on to found a family-focused boutique law firm specializing in estate and small business planning helping parents organize their affairs to protect their investments and provide for their loved ones. As a staunch advocate of pro bono legal service, she also volunteers in the Massachusetts Trial Courts as a mediator and advisor in the Probate Court and has established a pro bono clinic serving mothers in northeast Massachusetts. She is currently on the Board of Directors for the Professional Center for Child Development, a Massachusetts non-profit corporation providing early intervention and therapeutic services to over 1400 children, and is the Executive Board Legal Advisor for The Mother Connection, Inc., a non-profit organization serving over 500 families in the Merrimack Valley.
As a result of these accomplishments and commitments, Tara received a nomination for the "Top Women of Law" award from Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly in 2013 and 2014. In addition, Tara is regularly sought out by various media for her expertise and contributes articles focused on estate planning, financial matters, small business issues, and parenting. Tara has been quoted in Forbes, CNBC, and Woman's Day.
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 22 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 22 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
WLF|Trusts & Estates
300 Brickstone Square, 2nd Floor, Andover, MA, 01810
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Tara K Wilson's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | August 19, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
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Top Notch Attorney
Tara is transparent and honest. She helped me file a petition and I successfully removed a Trustee. The Judge court appointed a new Trustee who is neutral.
Posted by Diane | February 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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Honesty and Integrity
Finding an attorney that is knowledgeable, honest, thorough, and kind is not an easy task. Returning your calls is often another issue but not with Tara Wilson. She was prompt and courteous and her rates were very reasonable. I was referred to Wilson LF for my trust and estate planning. Her work was ...
Posted by anonymous | February 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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Fantastic Estate Planning Attorney
I highly recommend Tara Wilson for your estate planning. Her firm's unique, thorough, and caring approach made the estate planning process for our family more pleasant than we ever expected. We received their immediate attention, our plan was completed quickly, and they answered all our questions! ...
Posted by Kimberly | December 4, 2012
Tara K Wilson of Wilson, lf... Highly Recommended!
If there were 6 stars, I would rate Ms. Wilson a 6 overall. She is one of the most professional lawyers I a have ever met (in a town like Andover where there are plenty of lawyers). Upon first meeting her, I was immediately put at ease. Tara is a genuinely kind hearted person and exudes both confiden...
Tara K Wilson's Lawyer Endorsements
"Tara is, truly, one of the finest attorneys, and people, I have the pleasure of knowing. Tara is highly intelligent, hard working, charming, likeable, and committed to doing the very best job for her clients. Honest and reliable, Tara stays informed and up-to-date with new laws and rules that gets passed. When you hire Tara, you can be confident in knowing that her integrity is of the highest order, and she will always do what is right for you. Tara sets the standard for what attorneys should be."
"Tara is the only estate planning attorney I would recommend my friends, family, and clients to. She is knowledgeable, professional, super-organized, and very personable."
"When it comes finding an attorney to assist you with estate planning, look no further than Tara Wilson. She is a consummate professional who always ensures that her clients needs and desires are met and then, exceeded. I recommend her to my clients, friends and family without hesitation."
"I can 100% stand-behind the fresh PROACTIVE approach that Ms. Wilson takes toward Estate Planning. Her unique FLAT-FEE plans ensure that every client is protected LONG AFTER they walk-out her door, and I appreciate her creativity and commitment to protecting young families with children (like mine!)"
"I endorse fellow estate planning attorney Tara Wilson, and recommend that Andover, MA families meet with Tara for their estate planning needs."
"I strongly recommend Tara. She is a dedicated to her practice and provides excellent service and value to her clients."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Nominated for Top Women of Law Award, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
2013
Nominated for Top Women of Law Award, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
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Accredited Estate Planners, National Association of Estate Planners & Councils
Work Experience
2020 - Present
LLM Tax Program Lecturer: Advanced Estate Planning (JD and LLM), Boston University Law School
2005 - 2009
Associate, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, LLP
2002 - 2005
Associate, Howrey, LLP
1999 - 2002
Westlaw Representative, Thomson Reuters/West
1998 - 1999
Paralegal, Krokidas & Bluestein
1998 - 1998
Environmental Analyst, Jacqueline Fisher & Associates
1996 - 1997
Client Services Assistant, Merrill Lynch & Co.
1996 - 1997
Congressional Intern, United State House Of Representatives
Associations
2013 - Present
The Professional Center for Child DevelopmentBoard of Directors
2012 - Present
Essex County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
The Mother Connection, Inc.Executive Board, Legal Advisor
2003 - Present
Bar Association of the District of ColumbiaMember
2002 - Present
Massachusetts Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
CONFIDENTIAL
Trust administered in under 3 months.
CONFIDENTIAL
Assets distributed and probate closed.
Education
2002
George Washington Univeristy Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
American University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Parent Education Workshop
Guardian Nominations for Parents
2016
Entrepreneur Education Class
Small Business Planning 101
2016
Adult Education Program
Essentials of Estate Planning
2015
Workshop Series
Estate & Financial Planning
2014
Mompreneur 101
Small Business Planning
2014
Child Protection Planning
Estate Planning for Parents
2013
Naming Guardians for Your Children
Estate Planning for Parents
2012
TMC Workshop
Estate Planning For Families
Publications
2020
New Degrees Press Book
Trustworthy: Enlightened Estate Planning
2014
The Mother Connection Newsletter
Summer Homes
2014
The Mother Connection Newsletter
Pregnancy, Pride, and Grief
2014
The Mother Connection Newsletter
How Much Are You Worth?
2014
The Mother Connection Newsletter
Top Ten Momprenuer Businesses
2013
The Mother Connection Newsletter
Is Life Insurance Necessary for Young Parents?
2013
The Mother Connection Newsletter
Your Child's Higher Education
2012
The Mother Connection Newsletter
A Mother's Perspective on Estate Planning
2012
The Mother Connection Newsletter
Organizing Your Family Affairs
Languages
English
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