Areas served: Brookline, MA and surrounding Norfolk County
Brookline's estate planning attorneys serve a diverse clientele ranging from young professionals in Coolidge Corner to established families in Chestnut Hill. The town's proximity to Boston's financial district means many local practitioners specialize in complex trust structures and business succession planning. Massachusetts estate law requires specific language and witnessing procedures that differentiate practice here from other states.
Hornung & Scimone P.C. is a Massachusetts-based law firm specializing in residential real estate law. Their experienced team of attorneys and paralegals represents homebuyers, sellers, refinancers, and lenders throughout Massachusetts, handling all aspects of transactions including drafting and negotiating Purchase & Sale Agreements, deed preparation, closing document review, and closing representation. They offer transparent flat-fee pricing and provide individual attention to each client's unique transaction needs.
DaMore Law is a full-service law firm in Burlington, MA offering real estate law, estate planning, family law, business law, immigration law, and personal injury services. Led by experienced attorneys, the firm serves clients across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont with multilingual support in Portuguese, Spanish, Tongan, and English. They also operate the DaMore School of Real Estate, providing continuing education and real estate licensing courses.
Simmons & Schiavo, LLP is a Massachusetts estate planning law firm based in Woburn, led by founding partners Kenneth J. Simmons and Marco A. Schiavo with combined 40+ years of experience in elder law and estate planning. They provide comprehensive legal services including wills, trusts, probate, Medicaid planning, business succession planning, asset protection, and estate settlement—helping clients create detailed plans that protect assets, minimize taxes, and avoid probate complications. The firm emphasizes personalized client relationships and thorough legal guidance to ensure estate plans withstand scrutiny and provide families with peace of mind.
EJ Schneider is a Partner at Dalton & Finegold LLP specializing in residential real estate for high net worth individuals, families, and professional athletes. He represents clients in acquisition and disposition of luxury properties throughout the Boston area, with particular expertise in exclusive neighborhoods and new construction projects including properties at St. Regis Residences, Four Seasons One Dalton, Millennium Tower, and other ultra-luxury buildings. EJ collaborates with realtors, private banks, family offices, and financial advisors to provide comprehensive real estate legal services.
The Heritage Law Center is an estate planning law firm in Woburn, Massachusetts, led by Attorney Matthew G. Karr with over 16 years of experience. They provide comprehensive estate planning, elder law and MassHealth planning, probate administration, asset protection, and child protection planning with a personalized approach tailored to each client's unique circumstances. The firm distinguishes itself through clear communication, flat-fee billing, and a commitment to building long-term relationships with clients rather than treating them as transactions.
20West Legal is an estate planning law firm in Sudbury, MA specializing in wills, trusts, and comprehensive estate planning for individuals and families. Founded on the principle of making complex legal matters accessible and stress-free, the firm guides clients through every step of the planning process with a team-based approach that emphasizes clear communication over legal jargon. They serve unmarried couples, blended families, retirees, and anyone looking to protect their legacy and loved ones with personalized, human-centered legal support.
Wendy Guthro is an estate planning and elder law attorney serving Massachusetts and New Hampshire from her Burlington, MA office. She specializes in comprehensive estate planning, probate administration, trust creation, long-term care planning, Medicaid planning, and asset protection strategies. As an active member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Guthro provides personalized legal counsel to help families protect their assets, avoid probate, and plan for retirement and incapacity.
My Special Legal Planning is led by Attorney Pooja Arora, an estate planning and special needs attorney serving Lexington and the surrounding Boston area. The firm specializes in comprehensive estate planning, special needs trust creation, elder law planning with Medicaid asset protection, guardianship and conservatorship matters, and trust administration. Founded by a special needs parent, the firm brings personal experience and compassionate expertise to families navigating complex estate and trust matters, particularly those planning for loved ones with special needs.
Canner Law & Associates, P.C. is a real estate law firm based in Needham, MA, led by Marc Canner and his team. They specialize in residential real estate transactions including buyer representation, seller representation, lender representation, condominium law, title insurance, landlord/tenant matters, and home closings. The firm is known for their responsiveness, attention to detail, and personalized approach to guiding clients through complex real estate transactions.
Family Estate Planning Law Group is a dedicated estate planning firm serving the North Shore of Massachusetts. Led by experienced attorneys, they specialize in comprehensive estate planning services including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and probate administration. The firm focuses on helping families protect their assets and ensure their wishes are carried out, with personalized guidance for each client's unique situation.
RackiLaw, LLC is a Boston-based law firm specializing in estate planning, probate, and elder law services. Led by experienced attorneys, the firm helps families and individuals create comprehensive estate plans, navigate probate proceedings, and plan for long-term care needs. They provide personalized legal guidance to ensure your assets are protected and your wishes are honored.
Priority Law, a division of the Haroutunian Law Office, is a full-service law firm based in Billerica specializing in estate planning, family law, and business legal services. The firm provides comprehensive legal guidance on wills, trusts, probate administration, and elder law planning, along with representation in family law matters and business formation. With deep local roots and experienced attorneys, Priority Law focuses on delivering personalized legal solutions tailored to each client's unique circumstances.
Perennial Estate Planning, part of Perennial Trust, is a law firm based in Woburn specializing in comprehensive estate planning services. They help clients create wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and navigate probate matters to protect their families and assets. Their team combines legal expertise with personalized guidance to ensure clients have clear plans for their financial and healthcare decisions.
Monteforte Law, P.C. is a full-service law firm in Woburn specializing in estate planning, elder law, and probate services. Led by experienced attorneys, the firm helps families and individuals protect their assets, plan for the future, and navigate complex legal matters with personalized attention and strategic guidance.
MA Wills & Trusts is an estate planning law firm in Lexington, MA specializing in wills, trusts, power of attorney, and probate services. They help families and individuals protect their assets, plan for incapacity, and ensure their wishes are carried out. The firm focuses on making estate planning accessible and straightforward for Massachusetts residents.
Estate Planning/Boston is a law firm specializing in comprehensive estate planning services for Massachusetts residents. Located in Wellesley, they help clients create wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and develop tax-efficient estate strategies to protect assets and ensure smooth wealth transfer. The firm serves individuals and families seeking to organize their estates, minimize tax liability, and plan for end-of-life care.
Long Hagan Huff-Harris is a full-service law firm based in Roslindale specializing in family law, including divorce, custody, and mediation services. The firm provides personalized legal counsel for sensitive family matters with a collaborative approach focused on protecting clients' rights and interests. Their experienced attorneys combine legal expertise with practical problem-solving to help families navigate complex legal transitions.
O'Connell Law LLC is a full-service law firm based in Natick, MA, serving clients throughout Massachusetts with expertise in estate planning, family law, and business matters. Led by experienced attorneys, the firm is known for providing personalized legal guidance and strategic counsel tailored to each client's unique circumstances. They offer comprehensive services including wills, trusts, probate administration, divorce representation, and general business law.
Ceruolo & Associates PC is a law firm based in Melrose specializing in estate planning, trusts, wills, and related legal services. The firm helps clients protect their assets, plan for the future, and ensure their wishes are documented and executed properly. Known for personalized attention and comprehensive estate planning solutions.
The Law Office of Gregory T Pearce is an estate planning and elder law firm located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, serving families throughout the Boston area. Gregory T Pearce specializes in creating comprehensive estate plans, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and probate administration, with particular expertise in elder law and Medicaid planning. The firm focuses on helping clients protect their assets, plan for incapacity, and ensure their wishes are carried out.
Scafidi Law, LLP is a Waltham-based law firm specializing in estate planning, trusts, wills, and probate services for families and individuals throughout Massachusetts. The firm helps clients protect their assets, plan for the future, and navigate the complexities of estate administration with personalized legal guidance. They also provide consultation on elder law and Medicaid planning matters.
Hornung & Scimone PC is the top-ranked provider in the area with a Lantern Score of 85.74/100 and a 5-star rating from 802 reviews. While they specialize in residential real estate law, they serve homebuyers, sellers, refinancers, and real estate investors with experienced attorneys and paralegals.
My Special Legal Planning, led by Attorney Pooja Arora with a Lantern Score of 84.76/100, specializes in comprehensive estate planning for families with loved ones who have special needs. They also serve families pursuing Medicaid asset protection and elder law planning in the Lexington and Boston area.
Multiple top-ranked firms serve business owners, including Simmons & Schiavo, LLP (Lantern Score 85.48/100) for succession planning and Medicaid planning, Family Estate Planning Law Group (84.44/100) for comprehensive estate planning and asset protection, and Perennial Estate Planning (83.75/100) specializing in succession planning for business owners.
20West Legal (Lantern Score 85.12/100) in Sudbury specializes in estate planning for blended families and unmarried couples, while Wendy Guthro, Attorney & Counsellor At Law (84.88/100) in Burlington also offers expertise in handling complex assets for blended families with a focus on Medicaid planning and asset protection.
Wendy Guthro, Attorney & Counsellor At Law (Lantern Score 84.88/100) specializes in probate avoidance strategies along with comprehensive estate planning and elder law services. MA Wills & Trusts (83.53/100) in Lexington also focuses on helping individuals avoid probate through trusts and other planning mechanisms.
Hornung & Scimone PC leads with 802 reviews (5-star, Lantern Score 85.74/100), followed by DaMore Title and Closing, a Kriss Law LLC Company with 409 reviews (5-star, 85.58/100). Both firms offer comprehensive legal services beyond estate planning, though Hornung & Scimone specializes in real estate law.