Needham Elder Law Lawyers

This practice is personal for me. After attending law school and starting a career in litigation, a close family member became ill, both mentally and physically, and the responsibility for providing and caring for her largely fell to me for many years. While trying to juggle my own career, finances, and family obligations, I had to fight for her-navigating the intricacies and hurdles of Social Security and MassHealth, as well as the byzantine nature of our American healthcare system, with its seemingly endless tests, referrals, and prescriptions. I even had to seek solutions to very basic but nonetheless important considerations-...

Providing Comprehensive Divorce Mediation, Family and Estate Planning and Medicaid Planning for Individuals and Families I believe that marriage/relationships should end with the same dignity and respect that it started with. My goal for my practice is to help improve the divorce process for couples seeking to end their marriage in a manner that shall preserve their families and reduce conflict for their children. Although the romantic partnership has ended, parents need to be able to co-exist in order to raise healthy children who can manage conflict in a peaceful and productive manner. I believe the divorce mediation process is the...

Attorney Patricia Bloom-McDonald is a licensed attorney in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and has been in private practice since 2003. She is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court; U.S. District Court, 1st Circuit; U.S. Bankruptcy Court; and all courts in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. She has extensive knowledge and experience with the preparation of Wills, Trusts, Health Care Proxies, Durable Power of Attorneys, and other Estate Planning documents. Additionally, Attorney Bloom-McDonald possesses exceptional knowledge of Probate law as it is applied to Estate Administration, Guardianships, Conservatorships, Adoptions, and Name Change procedures. She possesses...

A local firm with a focus on Residential and Commercial Real Estate, Wills & Estates, and Business Law. We work with every client personally and strive to give you the best possible experience.

I grew up in western Pennsylvania and graduated from Slippery Rock University (yes, there really is a Slippery Rock) with a degree in psychology and a minor in gerontology. I returned to Slippery Rock and earned a master’s degree in counseling gerontology. I spent two years in Maine working with adults with mental health issues before moving to Massachusetts. For many years, I worked as the director of a psychiatric day treatment program in the greater Boston area. During that time, I also filled in on an emergency services team doing psychiatric evaluations on persons of all ages who were...

Michael G. Furlong founded the Furlong Law Group in 2004. Prior to opening his own firm, Attorney Furlong served as a law clerk to the Justices of the Massachusetts Superior Court and over the last 24 years worked for some of the premier Merrimack Valley law firms. Today Attorney Furlong’s practice is focused on estate planning, estate administration, real estate, asset protection, business law and select litigation cases. Attorney Furlong is a member of the Haverhill, Lawrence, Essex and Massachusetts Bar Associations and for a number of years volunteered in the Haverhill District Court Conciliation Program. Attorney Furlong...

When you are in need of legal services, there’s nothing more important than having a knowledgeable attorney you can count on. Attorney James M. Sears has been practicing law, serving the North Shore and Metropolitan Boston Areas since 1989. He is experienced and well-versed in the laws of the Commonwealth and its municipalities and dedicated to the needs of his clients.

As a tax attorney, James M. Sears brings his knowledge and skills to all areas of his practice. Attorney Sears ensures all of his clients are informed and receive thorough expert legal services, which is why Attorney James M. Sears...

Attorney Michael D. Gorman believes in honest, aggressive and spirited representation of all of his clients. His office believes in cost-effective solutions for the legal problems facing his clients today. Mike grew up in Clinton, Massachusetts, which is where he also graduated from high school. After receiving his B.A. at Assumption College in Worcester, he went out to obtain his J.D. from Western New England College, School of Law. Mike is also currently finishing off his L.L.M. (Masters in Law) in the area of Elder Law and Estate Tax Planning. This program is also offered...

The difference between a job and a career is passion. Not only I do have the skills to be a lawyer, but 30+ years tell me I was born to do the following jobs: Estate Planning (simple & sophisticated) Elder Law & Medicaid Planning Special Needs and Qualified Domestic Trusts VA Aid and Attendance Benefits Residential Real Estate Transactions Probate and Administration of Estates Fiduciary Litigation & Will Contests Personal Injury litigation Let me tell you why. First I have always enjoyed helping people. I find myself energized when I can help someone navigate the legal...

Attorney Martin joined the firm in 2015. She was born in Lowell and resides in Chelmsford. She was recruited to the law firm with experience in Human Resources and State and Federal Government Program Administration. Her five years of experience in Section 8 Voucher administration as a Leased Housing Coordinator at the Somerville Housing Authority has helped her to develop an appreciation of Landlord - Tenant issues, as well as a strong understanding of Federal and State Housing laws. This immersion has positioned her to support clients in all aspects of housing and real estate law. Further, her experiences...

I am the principal of the Law Office of Brian C. Snell located in Marblehead and also work as a REALTOR with The Agency Marblehead. My legal practice focuses on Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration, Guardianships, and Elder Law. I hold degrees from the University of Massachusetts and Suffolk University Law School. Having recently moved to Marblehead, I have engaged with the community by volunteering with Marblehead Arts during the July 4th Celebrations. Additionally, I transferred my Rotary membership to the Marblehead Rotary Club. Since 2023, I have been serving on the Board of Directors and was also a member...

Civil practice only. By appointment only. Located in East Boston District, Boston, MA 1968-2011

Attorney Keith McManus, JD is recognized as a leading estate planning attorney and educator in Massachusetts. In addition to his 24+ years of experience as an attorney, he is the founder of the law offices of McManus Estate Planning, LLC with offices on Cape Cod and Plymouth.
McManus Estate Planning, LLC has extensive experience, from simple to very complex estates. We have helped thousands of families and individuals successfully plan the transfer of wealth to the next generation.
A talented attorney dedicated to helping individuals and families make the best legal decisions, Keith has been practicing law in Massachusetts since 1996. He...

Over 30 years of experience as a practicing attorney.

Patricia M. Shumaker practices primarily in the areas of complex estate planning, trust and estate administration, elder law, and long-term care planning. Ms. Shumaker provides comprehensive planning for the costs of long-term care including the application and appeal for Medicaid benefits. Ms. Shumaker is a cum laude graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law where she was the articles editor for the ABA Real Property, Trust & Estate Journal and was named to the Order of the Coif. She is an undergraduate of the University of Massachusetts in Amherst.

Melissa R. Victor is a well-respected attorney in Southeastern Massachusetts. She is an expert in the areas of Estate Planning, Probate an Trust Administration, Guardianships, Elder Law, Medicaid and Real Estate matters. She graduated from the State University of New York College at Oswego in 1994. She then attended New England School of Law in Boston, where she graduated Cum Laude in 1997. Attorney Victor is admitted to practice law in both the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the State of New York. Attorney Victor is also a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). She...

Lakeville Estate Planning Attorney and Elder Law Attorney. Serving Southeastern Massachusetts, including all of Bristol and Plymouth Counties.

Attorney Jacqueline Voss Lees has been practicing law in Essex County, Massachusetts for over 30 years. She operates a general practice law firm in Salem with a concentration in estate planning and administration, elder law, uncontested guardianship and conservatorship, estate and gift taxation, real estate and small business organization

Attorney Rawlins started his legal career in the Massachusetts? Probate and Family Courts. Serving in the prestigious position of? Judicial Law Clerk, Jason had the privilege of working with the Judges? of Plymouth, Bristol and Suffolk Counties. Upon the completion of that ?position’s one year term , Attorney Rawlins entered private practice with Delaney &? Muncey, P.C. in Plymouth, Massachusetts. There, he was ?able to assist client’s in a wide variety of practice areas. Following? several great years with Delaney & Muncey, Jason founded?The Law Offices of Jason M. Rawlins.

The Law Offices of Jason M. Rawlins...

Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning. Probate of Estates in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Guardianships and Conservatorships under the Massachusetts Probate Code. Advance Directives that avoid the need for Guardianship - Conservatorship: Power of Attorney and Health Care Proxy. Real Estate Purchase and Sale. Supplemental Needs Trusts. Elder Law: Obtaining and coordinating benefits covered by Medicaid, Medicare, and other resources. I prepare and coordinate estates and trusts for people who plan for succession of their assets and property, and protect benefits eligibility for themselves and for disabled family members. I serve as legal counsel, and provide estate administration services, to Administrators and Executors of taxable and non...

Attorney F. Keats Boyd, Jr. (1936 – 2017), founded Boyd & Boyd, P.C. He graduated cum laude from the College of the Holy Cross, and he received his doctorate in law from Stanford University. He had over 35 years of experience as a practicing estate planning attorney. Mr. Boyd was admitted to the bar in Massachusetts, the United States Tax Court, US District Court of Massachusetts, the US Court of Appeals, and Supreme Court of the United States. His legal experience earned him listings in the “Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers” as well as the highest professional and ethical rating...