About Joseph

Practice Areas

Representation of beneficiaries and heirs in disputes and lawsuits in probate, state and federal courts involving disputes and challenges to wills and trusts, including based on invalid documents, undue influence, lack of competency, breach of fiduciary duty by executors , personal representatives and trustees. Defense of trustees, executors and personal representatives to claims and lawsuits brought against them.

35%

Probate 35%

Representation of heirs and beneficiaries including in disputes and challenges to wills and trusts, including based on invalid documents, undue influence, lack of competency, breach of fiduciary duty by executors , personal representatives and trustees. Defense of trustees, executors and personal representatives to claims and lawsuits brought against them.

35%

Estate Planning 10%

10%

Trusts 10%

10%

Wills and Living Wills 10%

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 48 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1977

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No misconduct found

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Location

Gilmore, Rees& Carlson, P.C.

70 Walnut Street., Wellesley, MA, 02481

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Experience

Rating: 8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2006

Boston Magazine, Super Lawyers

2005

Super Lawyer, Boston Magazine

2004

Super Lawyer, Boston Magazine

N/A

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Work Experience

1978 - 1981

Assistant District Attorney, Middlesex District Attorney Office, Mass.

1977 - 1978

law clerk, NH superior court

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Associations

American Bar Association

Cochair Trust/Estate litgation committee

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Education

1977

Suffolk University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1974

University of Rochester

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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Speaking Engagements

2015

Avoiding estate litigation

estate litigation

2014

Pretrial preparation

litigation

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