Merrimac Probate Lawyers

Ryan Devlin is an Associate at Joel H. Schwartz, P.C. whose practice focuses on personal injury litigation, including motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall incidents, and other general liability negligence claims. He practices throughout Massachusetts in both the Superior and District Courts. Ryan also handles probate and estate administration matters. Before joining Joel H. Schwartz, P.C., Ryan was an associate at a South Shore firm focusing on personal injury, probate and family law, real estate transactions and general civil litigation. Ryan received his B.A. in Philosophy and Classical Languages from Saint Michael’s College and his J.D. from New England School...

PETERSON | Law
580 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02458
66 North Street, P.O. Box 358, Medfield, MA 02052.

Law practice emphasizing (1) litigation, (2) real estate/land use, and (3) estate planning/administration. Litigation experience across a broad spectrum - personal injury, consumer, business, employment, will and probate contests, landlord tenant, collections, construction, and contract disputes. Formerly a partner in Freeto, Peterson & Scoll 1984 - 2006.

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• AV rated since 1988 (“Very High to Preeminent” attorney) by fellow lawyers, per Martindale-Hubbell (http://martindale.com). (“An AV rating is a significant accomplishment - a testament to the fact that a lawyer's peers...

I practice divorce, family law and child welfare law in the greater Boston area. My goal is to assist both men and women in divorce, child custody and support proceedings and paternity, in addition to modifications that arise post judgement. I have extensive experience working with victims in court, particularly women and children who were physically or sexually abused. Most victims want an attorney who "just gets it," and it has been my experience than many do not "get it" nor do they feel comfortable representing or relating to clients with a domestic violence component to their case. Family...

Former Assistant District Attorney in Boston, MA providing professional, prepared and passionate advocacy with extensive jury trial experience focusing on criminal defense, family law, litigation, land use/zoning matters in Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Robert "Drew" Lane joined the firm in 1993 immediately after serving as an Assistant District Attorney for the Norfolk County District Attorney's Office. Attorney Lane prosecuted cases for the Norfolk County District Attorney's Office in both the Quincy and Stoughton Massachusetts District Courts. Attorney Lane graduated from St. Anselm College, Manchester, New Hampshire in 1989, where he was awarded his Bachelor of Arts Degree mastering in Political Science and Suffolk University Law School where he earned his Juris Doctorate Degree. Attorney Lane is admitted to all Massachusetts Trial Courts and the United States District Court for Massachusetts. Attorney Lane is...

Kurt Kusiak is a graduate of Trinity College (B.A. Honors thesis in economics, 1984) and Boston University School of Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 1991) where he was a member of the Law Review, a Liacos Distinguished Scholar, and winner of the American Jurisprudence Award for excellence in trial advocacy. Following law school, Kurt was a law clerk for the Hon. A David Mazzone, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts. Kurt then worked as a trial lawyer for Ropes & Gray and Todd & Weld. Each year since 2004, Law & Politics has recognized Kurt as a Massachusetts Super Lawyer...

Attorney Mary E. Bono is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts School of Law - Dartmouth where she served as both the Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor of the University of Massachusetts School of Law Roundtable Symposium Law Journal and participated in the UMASS Law Immigration Law Clinic. While at the University of Massachusetts School of Law - Dartmouth, Attorney Bono received the Dean's Service Award and the Aquilla Ward Memorial Scholarship Award. Attorney Bono is a member of the Board of Directors for the Young Lawyer's Division of the Bristol County Bar Association and is also a...

Matthew G. Karr, Esq., is the founder and principal attorney of The Heritage Law Center, LLC—an estate planning and elder law firm in Woburn, MA. He opened his law firm in 2011 because he wanted to bring back personal relationships to the estate planning and elder law process. Each family has unique goals, and therefore unique plans are needed to achieve those goals. So, he gets to know each client and then works with them to create plans tailored to protect them, their assets, and their families. He shares his expert knowledge in a way that’s easy to understand, and...

With a genuine passion for real estate law, probate law, estate planning, and business law, I go the extra yard to provide clients with exceptional service. Whether navigating complex real estate transactions, handling sensitive probate matters, or offering strategic business guidance, I combine expertise and compassion to deliver the best possible outcomes. I understand the importance of personalized solutions and proactive communication, ensuring clients feel supported and informed throughout the process. Trust me to be your dedicated legal partner, committed to exceeding expectations and providing the highest level of work in every case.

My practice focuses on personal injury, drafting estate planning documents, residential real estate and media law. I am active in the Massachusetts Bar Association (MBA) and Chair of its Real Estate Section Council. I am admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the U.S. Supreme Court and the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts.
I am a Massachusetts REALTOR and a former adjunct professor of media law and business law at several Massachusetts universities and colleges. I was graduated, cum laude, from Suffolk University Law School and earned a B.S. degree in journalism from Boston University's College...

Attorney Snell is the principal of the Law Office of Brian C. Snell with offices in Marblehead and Reading. Attorney Snell concentrates in Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration, Guardianships and Elder Law. Attorney Snell is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts and Suffolk University Law School. As a new resident of Marblehead, he has volunteered with the Marblehead Arts during the July 4th Celebrations and has transferred is Rotary membership to Marblehead Rotary Club where he will serve on the Board of Directors beginning in 2023 and was a member of the 100 Year Celebration...

Estate Planning and Real Estate Attorney licensed in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.

Boston College, BA (1984) Boston College Law School, JD (1988) Boston University School of Law, LLM Tax (2015) For more information please visit: www.gemmalawoffice.com

I have been an attorney for more than twenty-five years and use my extensive experience practicing law in the following areas.

Probate Matters

I assist families with obtaining guardianships, conservatorships and name changes. I also represent clients in probate administration, negotiating the transfer of real estate, contested will litigation and special needs planning.

Special Education Law

I handle matters relating to special education law including mediation, appearing before the Bureau of Special Education Appeals, and helping to secure educational placements.

Real Estate

I represent buyers and sellers of real estate and assist with purchase and sale agreements and real estate closings.


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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.

I bring 26 years of experience as a trial lawyer to solve your problems. I am unflinching and unwavering in my commitment to vindicate your rights, while being mindful at the same time of your concern to do so in a cost-effective and responsive manner, at all times working collaboratively with you to demystify the law and litigation procedure and identifying creative solutions to achieve your objectives. Whether you have an inheritance or probate dispute, a failed business or real estate transaction or partnership, a landlord-tenant problem, a wage or compensation dispute, or an issue...

David H. Nickerson has been practicing in Massachusetts since 1986.After working for a Boston firm after graduation, Attorney Nickerson then opened his own practice focusing on: residential and commercial real estate sales and purchases; the formal and informal probate of estates; preparation of commercial leases ;setting up corporations and LLCs and establishing nominee trusts; preparation of wills. The office is focused on meeting client goals in an effective and cost efficient manner. I have acted as a Superior Court appointed receiver in the past and have taught Landlord-Tenant law.

Brian Liberis is a Massachusetts estate planning attorney who concentrates his practice in trust and estate planning and probate administration. His experiences in both lifetime planning and post-mortem administration have given him a unique perspective into the planning process, allowing him to expertly advise clients and guide them during various stages of their lives.

Attorney Loveall earned his Juris Doctorate from the Georgetown University Law Center and bachelors degree in psychology from The Johns Hopkins University. Attorney Loveall was admitted to the Maryland Bar in 2013 and after moving to Boston was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 2014.

Natalie has a talent for making complex things easier, especially when walking clients through important decisions about their family finances. Her unique combination of technical precision and genuine empathy has made Natalie a trusted advisor for dozens of Massachusetts families and business owners. Natalie excels at making people feel comfortable while ushering them through the estate planning process with maximum efficiency. Ask any client, and they’ll tell you she’s incredibly good at meeting people where they’re at. Whatever your comfort level with the intricacies of estate planning, Natalie will make sure you understand your options at every step of the journey. Natalie’s...

I have been in the business of law for over 10 years, admitted to practice law both in the State of Massachusetts and New Hampshire. I established my own firm not only to offer high quality legal services but to offer something we all strive for - Honor. Many people and businesses have lost their way as a result of thinking of the bottom line. This results in a sacrifice of client service and sometimes the truth. I will start with a client and finish with a client. I will go from A to Z with the performance of a...

Matthew specializes in federal, state, and international tax controversy resolution. His practice areas include, but are not limited to, the following: The IRS Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program (OVDP) and Streamlined Filing Compliance Procedures; non-filer representation; federal and state audit and collection defense; penalty abatement; Massachusetts sales, use, and income tax disputes; tax planning; federal and state tax litigation; estate planning; and probate administration. Before joining Kerstein, Coren & Lichtenstein, LLP, Matthew spent over four years representing individuals and businesses in a broad range of federal and state tax controversies. Matthew received his LL.M. in Taxation in 2009...

I have extensive experience across a number of areas of the law. During my career I have made thousands of court appearances and have substantial experience probating estates, representing people charged with crimes, people buying and selling real estate, and people going through a divorce. I provide individualized attention to my clients and respond promptly to emails, telephone calls, and other communications.

Mr. Borchers has been a trust and estates lawyer since 1984 and formed Northeast Private Trustees service in 2019. The corporate trustee serves as a fiduciary and can direct but does not manage investments. Northeast Private assists in a variety of trustee, executor, conservator, and power of attorney capacities involving both ordinary and complex fact patterns. The firm also prepares fiduciary income, and estate and gift tax returns. Tim himself has served in over 1,000 probate and trust administrations and fiduciary appointments and would be pleased to discuss your situation with you. For more biographical information go to www.borcherslaw.com.

Mr. Titlebaum was brought up and educated in the Greater Boston area. After obtaining a Bachelor and Master Degrees in Business Administration, he changed careers. Graduating from law school at age 35 he worked as an Assistant District Attorney prosecuting Superior Court cases before starting his own law practice in Framingham. Three years ago Earl Titlebaum left the law firm known as Greenbaum, Titlebaum & Estrine to provide individual legal services to his clients in the Metro-west area. Based in Hopkinton and with over thirty years of experience, he practices law in a creative atmosphere with cost efficient services to the clientele. "My...