George C Constant

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George C Constant

5.0
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 36 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Lexington, MA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Elder Law, Probate

1666 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite F1, Lexington, MA

Virtual Consultation Available

About George

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 60%

37 years | 2,250 cases

60%
Business 15%

37 years | 370 cases

15%
Elder Law 15%

37 years | 370 cases

15%
Probate 10%

37 years | 250 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 36 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1989

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Constant Law Group, PC

1666 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite F1, Lexington, MA, 02420

constantlegal.com

Online Presence

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George C Constant's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by Shawn | November 25, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

George Constant Review

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 ...than willing to explain everything until we understand exactly what is going on. He's very concise in his explanations, and he's also extremely thorough. George also empathized with our specific issue, which is planning for the future of a child with special needs. He has a very professional office staff, too. We always enjoyed our planning sessions with George and look forward to any future meetings we might have.

Posted by Helen | March 16, 2015

Good estate planning experience

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...t we were trying to achieve with our estate plan. We also liked that he offers electronic services like the ability to exchange documents securely and store important files in a client vault. We even have cards for our wallets so that our important documents could be accessed in the event of an emergency. Beyond all that, he's got a sense of humor and seems to really love what he does. He's definitely highly experienced, and it shows. I could tell he cares about what the process feels like for his clients and acknowledges the parts that can be challenging. He even helped us through the practical work around how to retitle assets, which made our plan truly actionable. It's a good feeling knowing you've made a plan and put it into motion.

Posted by Lisa | August 11, 2014

Excellent Estate Attorney

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... after the final signing of the documents, he followed through on everything he promised in helping to execute all the changes we needed to make, and he continues to be very responsive in answering my many questions. I would highly recommend George Constant to anyone interested in setting up an estate plan.

Posted by Matthew | February 2, 2014

George Constant is A GREAT estate attorney!

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 ...them at ease. He then shepherded them through the entire process, and now my parents are properly positioned to hand down their estate legacy the way THEY want to, not the way the government would otherwise dictate without proper trusts in place. I am very grateful to George for his deep care and passion for his work. I know I did the right thing for my parents by putting them in George’s expert hands. I highly recommend George Constant!

Posted by Susan | January 26, 2014

George Constant is an excellent choice, the only choice you should make

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... went to the right estate attorney, but that our family was taken care of. This was important to our family, and I cant thank George Constant enough. We don't have to worry; our daughters will be taken care of in the event something happens. Estate planning was something we meant to do for a long time. I would highly recommend George Constant.

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Tiffany O'Connell

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Danielle Van Ess

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Lawrence Christopher

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Matthew Wiley

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Pamela Brown

Probate lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Dagmar Pollex

Estate planning lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Peggy Hoyt

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Timothy Borchers

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Brenda Geiger

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Joan Kennedy

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Other

"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."

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Henna Shah

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Douglas Otto

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Henry Weatherby

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Michael Pinta

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Paul Bernstein

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Matthew McClintock

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Matthew Wiley

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Pamela Brown

Real estate lawyer

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Dagmar Pollex

Estate planning lawyer

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Peggy Hoyt

Estate planning lawyer

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Danielle Van Ess

Trusts lawyer

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Bruce Murray

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Henry Weatherby

Estate planning lawyer

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Timothy Borchers

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Tiffany O'Connell

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Henna Shah

Estate planning lawyer

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Brenda Geiger

Estate planning lawyer

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Douglas Otto

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Bruce Embry

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Michael Pinta

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Paul Bernstein

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Superb Rating, Avvo

2012

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

2010

Fellow, Legacy Builder Institute

Work Experience

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

Associations

2016 - Present

Massachusetts Forum of Estate Planning Attorneys

President

2012 - Present

Massachusetts Forum of Estate Planning Attorneys

Board of Directors

2008 - Present

Massachusetts Forum of Estate Planning Attorneys

Member

2007 - Present

Advisors' Forum

Member

2006 - Present

Wealth Counsel

Member

1989 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

2013 - 2015

Massachusetts Forum of Estate Planning Attorneys

Treasurer

2012 - 2013

Business Network International, Lexington, MA Chapter

President

2011 - 2012

Business Network International - Lexington, MA Chapter

Treasurer

2010 - 2012

Boston Estate Planning Council

Member

2009 - 2011

Business Networking International, Lexington, MA Chapter

Membership Committee

1998 - 2004

Planned Giving Group of New England

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Philanthropic estate planning case

Eliminitated Estate Tax, Established Legacy, Saved Commission Through Private Sale of Residence to Charity

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Education

1990

Boston University School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

1989

New England School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

Skidmore College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

25th Annual Estate Law Institute The Digital Afterlife

2016

Hot Topics in Estate Planning Estate Planning for Foreign Nationals

2012

Practice Development

Reasonable Marketing Goals and Initiatives for Solo Practitioners

2011

Estate Planning 101

Client Care & Retention

2009

NY Life Agent Training

Estate Planning for Individuals with Special Needs

2009

2010 Roth IRA Conversions

Estate Planning for Retirement Account

2008

Estate Planning Symposium

Charitable Estate Planning

2008

Elder Care Seminar

Transition Planning for Your Aging Parents

2007

Protecting Your Health & Your Wealth

Estate Planning Secrets

2007

HCRI Estate Planning Workshop

Client Centered Estate Planning

2004

Coley Estate Planning Workshop

Estate Planning at the Dawn of the New Millenium

1999

Life Long Learning Institute

Estate Planning

1995

Bentley College Tax Forum

Long Term Care Planning

1994

Money Mechanics

Estate Planning

Publications

2017

Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) Drafting Wills and Trusts in Massachusetts

2009

Sightings Charitable Giving Through Your IRA

2007

Envision A Tribute to the Unknown Donor

Languages

English

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