Frank L Bridges

Frank L Bridges

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 53 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Newton, MA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Tax, Probate

180 Wells Avenue, Suite 105, Newton, MA

About Frank

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 70%

A comprehensive process for estate and disability planning including a formal maintenance program to make sure plans stay up to date. Services for advanced planning strategies to minimize estate and income taxes.

36 years | 400 cases

70%
Tax 20%

Tax and related services required to assist owners of self-directed retirement accounts to invest in private ventures and real estate without disqualifying their accounts and to avoid penalties from prohibited transactions.

36 years | 75 cases

20%
Probate 10%

Services required for estate settlement, disability, adoption, guardianship, conservators, and trustees.

36 years | 50 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 53 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1972

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Location

Law Offices of Frank L Bridges

180 Wells Avenue, Suite 105, Newton, MA, 02459

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Posted by Tom | May 21, 2015

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Frank always takes the time to answer any of my questions and make sure that I understand what he is explaining to me without getting into too much jargon or legalese.

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Matthew Piwowar

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have been fortunate to know Frank since 2013 and to benefit from his substantial knowledge and experience in estate planning. More importantly, through our many interactions at NNEPA I have been impressed with his dedication to the profession of estate planning, his clients’ needs, and his community."

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Joseph Ferraro

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Frank is an influential attorney in the estate planning community. He is always willing to share his knowledge and wisdom with others in the profession. He combines his expertise with deep relationships with his clients to ensure their estate plans meet their goals and objectives."

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Jeffrey Cramer

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Frank and I have worked together on several matters involving clients who either live part of each year in both Florida and Massachusetts or own property in both states. I have been fortunate to learn from this nationally known leader in the field of estate planning. Frank is both knowledgeable and empathetic, qualities that have made him truly loved by his many clients."

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William Coyne

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"I worked with Frank Bridges for many years, when we were partners at Lawson & Weitzen, and later when we started a firm. Frank has a broad knowledge of estate planning and taxation, and combines that with a deep concern for the well-being of his clients. Frank also has a national reputation for helping people get the most from their self-directed retirement accounts without getting into trouble."

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Jonathan Frank

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have had an opportunity to review numerous responses Mr. Bridges has provided in the Avvo forum, and his detailed answers demonstrate his extensive knowledge and understanding of the law. I recommend him"

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Henry Weatherby

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Frank is an excellent attorney who is practical as well as insightful. I have had the enjoyment of knowing him for over a decade. His professionalism, integrity and consideration to his clients are exemplary. Frank does tremendous work for his clients. I highly reccomend him."

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Robert Pittman

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Frank is a member of the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys. We have served together on the Member Advisory Board of the National Network and I have attended workshops and educational sessions lead by Frank. He is an outstanding lawyer with the highest of ethical standards. He truly cares about his clients."

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2013

Spoon of Integrity Award, National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Owner, Heritage Design Law Group LLC

2007 - 2011

Member, Bridges & Coyne, LLC

1991 - 2007

Partner, Lawson & Weitzen, LLP

1986 - 1991

Owner, Law Office of Frank L. Bridges

1984 - 1986

Attorney, Tierney, Tierney, St. Onge & Manoil

1979 - 1982

Attorney, Widett & Glazier

Associations

2014 - Present

Society of Financial Service Professionals

Member

2009 - Present

Boston Estate Planning Council

Member

1996 - Present

National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys

Member

Education

1972

University of Pennsylvania Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1969

Trinity College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

2015 Spring Collegium

Advanced Counselling Program

2010

Advanced Education on Self-Directed Retirement Accounts Self-Directed Retirement Account Investing

Languages

English

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