Stephen A. Unsworth

Stephen A. Unsworth

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 48 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Essex Junction, VT
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law, Medicaid & Medicare, Probate

26 Railroad Ave, Essex Junction, VT

About Stephen

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Elder Law 15%

Medicaid Planning

47 years

15%
Probate 10%

47 years

10%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Vermont for 48 years

State: Vermont

Acquired: 1977

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 7 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2018

Resigned

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maine for 40 years

State: Maine

Acquired: 1985

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Stephen A. Unsworth

26 Railroad Ave, Essex Junction, VT, 05482

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Stephen A. Unsworth's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Karen | February 5, 2021 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Nursing Education

Wendy was wonderful and very helpful explaining all the "legal" terminology to two medical professionals! Very patient and thorough. Appreciate the guidance and knowledge in helping us to make the right decisions.

Posted by anonymous | October 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Help setting up estate plan.

My email experience working together has been great. All my estate issues were handled very well. I got great explanations covering complex areas that made them seem simple and clear. Highly recommend!

Posted by M G K | June 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very Professional

It was a pleasure doing business with you. You were very knowledgeable and explained everything in a language I could understand.

Posted by Roberta H | June 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Knowledgeable

Excellent experience. Knowledgeable, professional staff. My situation was more involved and difficult from prior, possibly ‘poor’ planning and Unsworth LaPlante, PLLC (specially Atty. Unsworth) brought his expertise to the table, worked through the legalities, end result, the Estate was settled and ...complete planning for myself.

Posted by Linda | November 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceeded expectations

My same-sex spouse and I were ready to modify our Revocable Trust from twenty years ago. We both attended Stephen's free seminar and learned a lot there about different kinds of trusts and ways of handling estate plans when there are children and grand-children in the picture. We had a personal consu...lting appointment and then adequate time for us to make decisions. The estate plan we were presented with included such tools as a Funding Instructions so we knew what to do to get our assets into the Trust, What to do in the event of Death or Disability, Location Lists, and more. We hadn't imagined those essential extras were part of a top rated estate plan. They have helped us implement all the changes that were needed. Throughout, Stephen was friendly, knowledgeable, considerate, and patient with all of our questions and concerns. We couldn't be more satisfied with our experience.

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Stephen A. Unsworth's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Stephen
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Ellen LaPlante

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Stephen Unsworth truly knows how to help a client find the best plan to fit their needs. He takes the time to listen and consider the client's wishes when putting together a customized Estate or Medicaid Plan."

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Michelle Biddinger

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. They are an expert in the field of estate planning."

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Kevin Fox

Business lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Megan Hodgkins

Wills and living wills lawyer

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Todd Schmitz

Estate planning lawyer

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Ellen LaPlante

Estate planning lawyer

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Kevin Pillion

Probate lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Super Lawyer, New England Super Lawyer Magazine

2015

Super Lawyer, New England Super Lawyer Magazine

2014

Super Lawyer, New England Super Lawyer Magazine

2014

Top Vermont Business Lawyers, Vermont Business Magazine

2013

Super Lawyer, New England Super Lawyer Magazine

2013

Top Vermont Business Lawyers, Vermont Business Magazine

2012

Top Vermont Business Lawyers, Vermont Business Magazine

2011

Super Lawyer, New England Super Lawyer Magazine

2010

Super Lawyer, New England Super Lawyer Magazine

2009

Super Lawyer, New England Super Lawyer Magazine

2008

Super Lawyer, New England Super Lawyer Magazine

2007

Super Lawyer, New England Super Lawyer Magazine

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Owner, Unsworth Law

1993 - 2012

Partner, Unsworth & Barra PLC

Associations

2009 - Present

Vermont Bar Association, Elder Law Section

Member

2009 - Present

Vermont Bar Association­ Probate & Trust Section

Member

2001 - Present

American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys

Member

1977 - Present

Chittenden County Bar Association

Past President

Vermont Bar Association

Member

Maine State Bar Association

Member

New York State Bar Association

Member

Education

1977

Western New England College School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1974

University of Maine, Orono

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

NBI

Drafting Effective Wills and Trusts

2015

NBI

Estate Planning and administration: The Complete guide

2014

Vermont Bar Association

Trust and Estate Planning and Administration

2014

National Business Institute

Trust 101

2014

National Business Institute

Practical Guide to Probate

2014

National Business Institute

Vermont Practical Guide to Estate Planning

2013

National Business Institute

Drafting Effective Wills and Trust

2013

National Business Institute

Resolving Estate Wills and Trust contests

2012

NBI

Probate process from Start to Finish

2011

NBI

Trust Administration

2011

National Business Institute

Drafing Effective Wills and Trusts

2010

National Business Institute

Fundamentals of Trust Administration

2009

National Business Institute

Drafting Effective Wills and Trusts

2009

Institute for Paralegal Educating

Ethical Perils in the Probate Process for Paralegals

2008

National Business Institute

Ethical Perils in the Probate Process for Paralegals

2008

National Business Institute

Oddities and Challenges in Probate Law

2008

National Business Institute

The Probate Process from Start to Finish for Paralegals

2008

Lorman Education Services

Landlord-Tenant Law in Vermont

2008

Institute for Paralegal Educating

Paralegal Ethics: Perils in the Probate Process

2007

National Business Institute

The Probate Process from Start to Finish

Languages

English

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