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5.0 /5.0
28 Client Reviews
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Peter C. Herbst Jr. advises clients in the areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration, and elder law. Peter enjoys educating his clients on the options available to them so that they can implement a plan that meets their specific goals. Working closely with client’s insurance, financial and other advisors, Peter ensures their estate plan is integrated with their overall financial planning.
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State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
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Posted by Laurie | June 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I am so thankful to have had Peter referred to me. He helped me through a very difficult time with professionalism and a calm reassuring demeanor. He always responded in a timely manner, and our interactions consistently left me with a confidence that all was being handled in the best possible way. I...
Posted by Joshua | September 1, 2019 | Hired Attorney
We went to Peter for our end of life planning, and went into the process not knowing much about it. He was very thorough, and helped us come up with a great plan for our will, trust, health care concerns and more! He is very kind and considerate and will explain any questions you have. I would recomm...
Posted by Patricia S. | July 8, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I found Peter Herbst via AVVO when I did a search looking for a new trust attorney. I was looking to revamp my outdated trust documents and make some changes and had no clue where to start. I find it all confusing. From the first email inquiry to the final doc signing, Peter and his assistant Kristie...
Posted by Linda | May 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney
For anyone looking for a competent, professional, and well informed lawyer to review and execute any aspect of your estate planning, Peter works above and beyond expectations. In spite of all the legal complexities, he explains all details to a full understanding. His calm nature and wealth of know...
Posted by Andrew | May 3, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Peter made obtaining my sons Trust easy and was a pleasure to work with. Our health proxy's and Power of attorney documents were spot on.
"Peter and I have worked together on estate planning matters with a Massachusetts-Florida component. I find him to be knowledgeable and thoughtful in his analysis, and his clients certainly benefit from his collaborative approach and creative problem-solving. I look forward to working with Peter on future matters."
"I attended a presentation of Peter’s on funding irrevocable insurance trusts. Peter had a unique situation in which the annual exclusions available within a trust were less than the amount of the yearly premium for the insurance. This resulted in the possibility of his client having a taxable gift each year. Peter explained the tax and trust rules involved and then presented two methods - through either a part loan part gift or a non-equity collateral assignment – that one could utilize in order avoid making a taxable gift. Both strategies were creative ways explained in a straightforward manner that furthered his client’s objectives in a tax-efficient manner. During the presentation, Peter not only displayed excellent professionalism and creativity in tax planning, but he was also a very eloquent speaker. I'm looking forward to his next seminar presentation. I endorse this lawyer."
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2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2020
Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Client's Choice, Avvo
2017
Rising Star, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2014
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Rising Star, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2014
40 Under 40 Award, South Shore Stars
2013
Rising Star, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2011
Rising Star, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2010
Rising Star, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2014 - Present
Attorney, Herbst Law Group, LLC
2008 - 2014
Associate, Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro, P.C.
2004 - 2008
Attorney, Herbst & Herbst, LLC
2021 - Present
Town of BraintreeMaster Plan Steering Committee Member
2018 - Present
Braintree July 4th Celebration CommitteeTreasurer
2018 - Present
Cub ScoutsDen Leader
2014 - Present
ProVisors - HinghamMember
2012 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2012 - Present
Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2011 - Present
South Shore Young ProfessionalsMember
2010 - Present
Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section of the American Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Boston Estate Planning CouncilAssociate
2012
LLM
2005
Juris Doctor
1999
Bachelor of Science
2018
Intestacy and Estate Distributions
2017
2015
2012
Estate Tax Update
English
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Legal Guides
If a parent with a life estate is in the nursing home are the children allowed to rent out the parents home?
10 Sep 2022
Hired a lawyer to add to the deed of the house, lawyer got us a letters of authority for personal representative
05 Jul 2022
My sister (Executor) and I inherited my mom's (all MA residents) CT property in 2006. No deed - how do we convey title?
19 May 2022