Timothy F. Robertson is the Principal and Managing attorney of T FRANK LAW, PLLC, an estate planning and probate law office located in Charlestown, Massachusetts. Tim is admitted to practice law in Massachusetts, as well as the United States District Court, District of Massachusetts. He is a member of the Boston Bar Association's Solo & Small Firm Steering Committee, in addition to the probate, business, and taxation law sections of the Massachusetts Bar Association. Tim has served as an ombudsman for the Executive Office of Elder Affairs and also served on the City of Somerville's Human Rights Commission. He is a member of the Boston Trusts and Estates Consortium and the Massachusetts Guardianship Association. He devotes his practice to estate planning, probate administration and litigation, guardianship and conservatorship, as well as corporate/business matters. He lives in Somerville with his wife, Bekah, and their cat and dog.
Practice areas
Curious and engaged, we work to help avoid court involvement, protect assets, and reduce or eliminate estate taxes, while working with you to tailor a plan to your unique circumstances and goals.
Provides representation with probate administration and litigation. The firm maintains a robust trusts and estates litigation practice.
Assists with entity formation and incorporation.
Petitions for Guardianship and Conservatorship and litigates issues related to Guardianships and Conservatorships.
We represent small businesses and other closely-held, non-public entities in asset acquisition and stock purchases, business formation, and succession planning.
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MA | Active | 2006 | 12/02/2020 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2020 |
Solo and Small Firm Steering Committee | Boston Bar Association | 2019 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2019 |
Membership | Massachusetts Guardianship Association | 2019 |
Probate and Taxation Law Sections | Massachusetts Bar Association | 2019 |
Membership | Boston Trusts and Estates Consortium | 2019 |
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Practice Launch Workshop Advisory Committee | Boston Bar Association | 2018 |
City of Somerville's Human Rights Commission | City of Somerville | 2017 |
Honor Roll | Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association | 2016 |
International Law Moot Court Team | New England Law | Boston | 2005 |
Current Developments Editor | New England Journal of International and Comparative Law | 2004 |
Dean's List | University of Massachusetts | 2000 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Managing Principal Attorney | T FRANK LAW, PLLC | 2017 - Present |
Principal | The Law Office of Timothy F. Robertson | 2015 - 2017 |
Attorney | Volunteer Lawyers Project Of The Boston Bar Association | 2015 - 2016 |
Attorney | Northeast Legal Aid | 2014 - 2015 |
Attorney | Sullivan & Collins, LLC | 2008 - 2008 |
Attorney | Gargano & Associates | 2007 - 2008 |
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Legal Intern | Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources | 2005 - 2006 |
Legal Intern | Morrison Mahoney, LLP | 2004 - 2004 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Somerville Chamber of Commerce | Member, Government Affairs Committee | 2019 - Present |
Massachusetts Bar Association | Solo/Small Firm Law Practice Management Section Council | 2019 - Present |
Boston Bar Association | Solo and Small Firm Steering Committee Member | 2018 - Present |
Massachusetts Bar Association | Probate, Business, and Taxation Law Sections Member | 2018 - Present |
Trusts and Estates Consortium | Member | 2017 - Present |
Massachusetts Guardianship Association | Member | 2017 - Present |
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Massachusetts Bar Assocation | Member | 2016 - Present |
Boston Bar Association | Member | 2016 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly | ‘QTIP’ from N.Y. subject to Mass. estate tax (quoted) | 2020 |
Boston Bar Journal | Should it Stay or Should it Go?: Post-MUPC Probate Court Objections in the Wake of Leighton and Cusack | 2019 |
T FRANK LAW Estate Planning Blog | What is a Life Estate and When Will I Need One? | 2018 |
Moving Greater Boston | An Introduction to Realty Trusts | 2018 |
Planning for a Special Needs Child | 2017 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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New England Law Boston | JD - Juris Doctor | 2006 |
University of Massachusetts, Amherst | BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration | 2002 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Boston Bar Association | Learn to Let Go: How to Delegate and Outsource Effectively | 2019 |
Upsize Me: Smart Growth Strategies for Solo and Small Firms | Solo and Small Firm Growth Strategies | 2018 |
New England Law Career Forum | Legal Careers for Law Students | 2018 |
Launch Your Practice | Grow Your Practice | Launch Your Practice | Grow Your Practice | 2018 |
The BBA's Practice Management Workshop | Mentorship and Community Building | 2018 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Petition for A Special Proceeding in re A Health Care Proxy | Petition for A Special Proceeding in re A Health Care Proxy Dismissed |
Petition for Guardianship | Petition for Guardianship Dismissed |
Estate Planning | A plan was put in place to accomplish the clients' long-term objectives. |
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Lauren Popovitch, Estate planning Attorney on Apr 8, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Attorney Robertson. He is a thorough, knowledgeable and highly effective advocate for his clients. He is also professional and a pleasure to work with.
Stephanie Marzouk, Estate planning Attorney on Feb 14, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I know Tim through the Boston Bar Association. He is a great colleague. Tim is thoughtful, smart, and personable. I endorse this lawyer.
Tim is very knowledgeable; he mindfully and persistently pursues his client's interests. I endorse this lawyer.
Adam Sherwin, Estate planning Attorney on Apr 5, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have gotten to know Tim through the office space we mutually share and the business group we both belong to. Tim works hard for his clients and knows the law well. He cares deeply for his clients and goes the extra mile to do a great job on their cases.