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George Constant is a trusts and estates attorney who focuses on helping individuals, families and business owners plan for everything they own and everyone they love. He excels in explaining complex and confusing legal issues to clients so that they can ultimately make the best decisions for themselves and their families. George guides his client in creating plans that not only protect and preserve their assets for their loves ones, but also pass on their values and life lessons as part of a comprehensive legacy.
George is an adjunct professor at Salem State College, teaching estate planning in the Graduate Certificate Program in Financial Planning. He is a frequently requested lecturer for private industry, community groups and charitable organizations, and has been featured as an estate planning expert on financial radio programs.
George holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation from Boston University School of Law, and a Juris Doctorate from New England School of Law. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Skidmore College, where years later he proudly served as a Director on the Alumni Board. Prior to starting his own practice, George was associated with a downtown Boston Trusts & Estates firm, where he represented high-net-worth families and their businesses. George has also served as a consultant to both local and internationally renowned charitable organizations seeking to advance their missions through charitable gift planning.
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State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1989
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Posted by Shawn | November 25, 2015 | Hired Attorney
We LOVE George Constant and his consistent desire to make sure we understand exactly what is happening with regards to our estate planning/special needs trust planning. His calm and laid-back demeanor -- sprinkled with some good jokes -- made our planning sessions with him a breeze. George is more ...
Posted by Helen | March 16, 2015
George helped me and my husband create our wills, trusts, and other important documents like POA and healthcare proxies. It was a smooth and organized process, and he clearly explained everything without jargon. He took the time to get to know us and what is important to us in terms of values and wha...
Posted by Lisa | August 11, 2014
Attorney Constant recently worked with my father on his estate planning and establishing a trust, very specific to his needs and goals. He is extremely knowledgeable and thorough, as well as personable and patient as he educated both myself and my elderly father in all the details of the plan. Even...
Posted by Matthew | February 2, 2014
George Constant designed and executed an excellent trust plan for my parents. When we began, they had no knowledge of the necessary documents, procedures and legalities involved in such an undertaking. But George thoroughly explained the strategy, benefits and order of operations, which really set ...
Posted by Susan | January 26, 2014
My husband and I went to George Constant to help us understand and create the best plan for our estate. We were amazed at the time that George took to help us understand what decisions had what outcomes. George spent time asking questions, and explained our options. I felt assured not only that we...
"I highly recommend George Constant as an estate planning attorney. He elicits respect and trust from everyone he works with. George’s technical and interpersonal estate planning experience is exceptional. I know that I can count on George's integrity and competence whenever I need peer-to-peer feedback on a legal strategy or practice management."
"I have come to know George professionally over the past several years and have sought his counsel and guidance on some of my own client matters during that time. I recommend his professional counseling and high quality legal services unequivocally."
"George is a highly skilled attorney who is well respected in the legal community. I have no doubt that when I refer a client to George, I am putting them in very capable hands to look out for their estate planning needs."
"George is an extremely intelligent lawyer able to find simple solutions to complex problems. George takes the time to analyze the issue at hand before jumping a quick solution. This careful consideration of each issue ensures that his clients receive quality advice. George is the type of attorney that I would recommend without hesitation."
"I worked with George (who represented the Seller/estate) in a real estate transaction in Lexington. I represented the buyer and found George to be responsive and attentive to the needs of his client, while facilitating a smooth transaction."
"George is a top-tier attorney in his field. He provides his clients with personalized and sophisticated trusts that include asset preservation planning, business planning and tax planning. I know of the quality of George's work through a professional organization in which we are both members. He is committed to staying in touch with his clients as well as staying up-to-date with legal developments in his field."
"I would heartily recommend George Constant for his dedication to and expertise in the field of estate planning. George is personable and conscientious, always keeping the needs of his clients as a priority."
"George is someone I would recommend my closest family members and friends to. He is an engaging, original thinker who must satisfy his own high standard before he gives a legal opinion or drafts a document. George is well trained professionally and practices law with a will to learn and improve continually. I know George very well as member of WealthCounsel® and a regular attendee in quarterly meetings of the Massachusetts Forum of Estate Planning Attorneys, Inc., a nonprofit education and professional and educational organization for the past three years."
"George is an excellent lawyer and a colleague I trust. His knowledge and experience are at the top of our profession and I give him my highest recommendation."
"George is an extremely knowledgeable and compassionate estate planning attorney. I have recommended him to numerous friends and colleagues over the years, and they always report back to me about the excellent service he provides."
"George is an excellent estate planning attorney who I have had the good fortune to get to know over the past several years. He is conscientious, smart, and extremely competent. In addition, he has lectured on advanced estate planning topics and is well respected by his peers, not to mention that he is just a terrific guy. It is my pleasure to endorse George."
"I have known George for over 20 years and have worked with him on several complex matters requiring particularized knowledge of his field. Over the years, I have referred numerous colleagues and clients to George for their own estate planning and they have been pleased with his work - - and told me so. George is thoroughly professional and he impresses with his poise and equanimity. I will continue to recommend George without hesitation and feel confident that my referrals are receiving the best legal advice and product possible."
"George is an excellent attorney who does great work for his clients. I would welcome the opportunity to refer a cleint to George. Having had the opportunity to work together on cases with George, it is my experience that he is an exceptionally talented attorney who provides excellent advice and counsel to his clients. He works exceptionally well with a clients other advisors to make sure they get the best possible result."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. George knows his area of law quite well. I have always found him to be diligent, overly competent, very responsive and very hard working. He is also very reasonable and pleasant to deal with. An excellent lawyer to work with or having working on your behalf."
"I whole-heartily endorse George's work. Estate planning is so important and must be done properly to truly benefit one's family. George is the type of estate planning attorney that I wouldn't hesitate to refer people to."
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Superb Rating, Avvo
2012
Clients' Choice Award, Avvo
2010
Fellow, Legacy Builder Institute
2003 - Present
Founder & Principal, Constant Law Group, P.C.
2005 - 2012
Adjunct Professor, Salem State University
2001 - 2003
Director of Planned Giving, Schepens Eye Research Institute
1998 - 2000
Director of Gift & Estate Planning, Salem State College
1990 - 1998
Associate, Gordon & Friedler
1990 - 1990
Student Attorney, Boston University Federal Tax Clinic
1988 - 1989
Adjunct Professor, Newbury College
2016 - Present
Massachusetts Forum of Estate Planning AttorneysPresident
2012 - Present
Massachusetts Forum of Estate Planning AttorneysBoard of Directors
2008 - Present
Massachusetts Forum of Estate Planning AttorneysMember
2007 - Present
Advisors' ForumMember
2006 - Present
Wealth CounselMember
1989 - Present
Massachusetts Bar AssociationMember
2013 - 2015
Massachusetts Forum of Estate Planning AttorneysTreasurer
2012 - 2013
Business Network International, Lexington, MA ChapterPresident
2011 - 2012
Business Network International - Lexington, MA ChapterTreasurer
2010 - 2012
Boston Estate Planning CouncilMember
2009 - 2011
Business Networking International, Lexington, MA ChapterMembership Committee
1998 - 2004
Planned Giving Group of New EnglandMember
Eliminitated Estate Tax, Established Legacy, Saved Commission Through Private Sale of Residence to Charity
1990
LL.M - Master of Laws
1989
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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Reasonable Marketing Goals and Initiatives for Solo Practitioners
2011
Client Care & Retention
2009
Estate Planning for Individuals with Special Needs
2009
Estate Planning for Retirement Account
2008
Charitable Estate Planning
2008
Transition Planning for Your Aging Parents
2007
Estate Planning Secrets
2007
Client Centered Estate Planning
2004
Estate Planning at the Dawn of the New Millenium
1999
Estate Planning
1995
Long Term Care Planning
1994
Estate Planning
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