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Boston, MA Probate lawyers

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Judith McDougall-Flynn
5.0 stars 8 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 2002
My practice is devoted to elder law, estate planning and special needs planning. I work with elders and their families in areas of long-term care planning and asset preservation, MassHealth applications and appeals, guardianships and conservatorsh...
Practice areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Elder Law
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Andrew Cowan
5.0 stars 9 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 2008
Take the stress and confusion out of probate with expert guidance from a caring advocate.
Practice areas: Probate, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning
Fixed-fee services: Document review: Living will - $99, 15-minute Estate planning advice session - $39, and more
Call (617) 245-0974 Message Website
Call (617) 245-0974 Message Website
Document review: Power of attorney
$99 fixed fee
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Document review: Living will
$99 fixed fee
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100% satisfaction guaranteed
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Christine Nicastro
5.0 stars 11 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 1994
Experienced with the Uniform Probate Code and updated changes in the probate and estate planning law
Practice areas: Probate, Divorce & Separation, Estate Planning
Call (617) 300-0181 Message Website
Call (617) 300-0181 Message Website
William Coyne
5.0 stars 1 review
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 1980
I grew up in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, as the oldest of ten kids. I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1970, then worked as a carpenter for a number of years before starting law school. After receiving a J.D. from Boston College La...
Practice areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Business, Mediation
Anna Byrne
5.0 stars 3 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 1994
Anna is an estate planning attorney with over twenty years of experience. Her decision to establish her own firm stems from a desire to create estate plans that encompass more than just the transfer of tangible assets. Her life experience as a you...
Practice areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Elder Law
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Scott Squillace
5.0 stars 4 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 1987
Squillace & Associates, P.C. is a boutique law firm dedicated to meeting individual client family needs with respect to life and estate planning. We specialize in estate planning by assisting individuals and families in passing on wealth and wisdo...
Practice areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Business
Call (617) 716-0463 Message Website
Call (617) 716-0463 Message Website
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Steven Gurdin
5.0 stars 12 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 1994
I have been practicing civil litigation for over 20 years with a concentration in the areas of Family Law and Probate Litigation. I represent clients in all aspects of family law including, divorce proceedings, paternity actions, removal action...
Practice areas: Probate, Family, Divorce & Separation
Call (617) 340-6275 Message Website
Call (617) 340-6275 Message Website
Anthony Doniger
5.0 stars 2 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 1977
Review: “I worked with the Tony for several years on an extended settlement case in both court and arbitration. He was very knowledgeable, smart, effective, fair. He provided excellent advice on difficult situations regarding what...
Practice areas: Probate, Family, Business, Environmental and Natural Resources, Real Estate
Anton Reinert
5.0 stars 4 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 1997
Anton R. Reinert, Esq. provides comprehensive, effective legal services within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for individuals and their families. He specializes in guiding his clients through complex family law issues, estate planning, and rela...
Practice areas: Probate, Mediation, Divorce & Separation, Family
Hether Cahill
5.0 stars 2 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 2007
Ann Hetherwick (“Hether”) Cahill’s litigation practice focuses on probate and trust litigation, family law, guardianships and conservatorships, and appeals. In probate litigation matters, Hether has represented clients in will contests, actions i...
Practice areas: Probate, Family, Guardianship, Appeals

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15-minute Estate planning advice session: $39

Document review: Last will and testament: $149

Document review: Power of attorney: $99

Create a living trust bundle (couple): $1095

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Probate

Probate is the legal process used to carry out a person's will after their death; a probate attorney advises you on how to perform the steps in the process. In general, once you have identified and collected the dead person's belongings, including their money, property, and other assets, you pay the person's debts and taxes. Once all debts have been paid, you distribute their money and property according to the language of the will. If there is no will, the laws of the state where the dead person lived control how the property is distributed. A probate attorney helps you plan what happens to your property when you die, as they can probate wills and act as your probate court estate representative. A probate attorney also represents family members and beneficiaries wishing to challenge wills.