Scott A. Santos

Scott A. Santos

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Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 19 years

Estate planning Lawyer at North Andover, MA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Elder Law ... +8 more

809 Turnpike Street, North Andover, MA

About Scott

Biography

Practice Areas

11

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 30%

Experience in all levels of the estate planning process from client consultation to plan formulation to drafting and execution of wills, trusts, health care proxies, powers of attorney, etc.

20 years

30%
Probate 25%

Scott has worked on various probate matters, including the administration of estates and guardianship matters.

25%
Elder Law 20%

Conservatorship, Protective Matters, Medicaid Planning, Medicaid Applications

20%
Trusts 10%

Educational focus on trust law. Was acknowledged in the 2006 edition of Loring: A Trustees Handbook. Has worked in numerous matters drafting and reviewing trust documents of all kinds.

20 years

10%
Real Estate 5%

Condominium Law

5%
Uncontested Divorce 5%

Low flat fees available for uncontested divorce if you have arrived at an agreement with your soon-to-be ex spouse.

5%
Child Custody 1%

Child Custody, paternity, formulating parenting/visitation plans.

1%
Child Support 1%

Quickly determine what you should be receiving in child support. If necessary, the Massachusetts Department of Revenue may be able to garnish the wages of the party owing child support.

1%
Marriage and Prenuptials 1%

Work with review, drafting and negotiation of pre-nuptial agreements. Getting married and wondering if a pre-nuptial agreement is in your best interest? I offer a free telephone consultation to determine just that.

1%
Power of Attorney 1%

Provide for the management of your affairs in the event that you become disabled or incapacitated. Health Care directives/proxies also provided.

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 175-300 per hour

Contingency

20%-33%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 19 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Adam J. Tobin, P.C.

809 Turnpike Street, North Andover, MA, 01845

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Vilas Dhar

Family lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Santos is an extremely effective advocate, with a thorough grasp of law and practice. I recommend him highly."

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Vikas Dhar

Family lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've worked with Scott and referred him cases in the areas of domestic relations and will/trusts; the clients always thank me for sending them to someone who is so attentive and an expert in his field! I fully endorse this lawyer's work."

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Emmanuel Ebot

Real estate lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Adam J. Tobin, P.C.

2006 - Present

Owner, Scott A. Santos, Attorney at Law

2006 - 2012

Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Marie C. Vaccarelli, PLLC

Education

2006

Suffolk University Law School

Juris Doctor

2003

Boston College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2006

Loring: A Trustees Handbook Acknowledgments

Languages

Portuguese

Spanish

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