Best Lawyers in Massachusetts, United States for Trusts and Estates
Brad Bedingfield assists private foundations and public charities with navigating complex tax regulations and procedures, including receipt and disposition of complex charitable gifts and participation in innovative forms of impactful philanthropy. He also advises on governance matters, guiding charities and other nonprofits through formation, reorganizations, mergers, affiliations, and dissolutions. Additionally, Brad advises private clients on securing their long-term goals related to prese...
Oliver F. Ames, Jr. is a partner whose practice is concentrated in the areas of trusts & estates and exempt organizations. Olly's practice focuses on estate planning, estate and trust administration, charitable giving and private foundation matters. In addition to having extensive experience with probate law and gift and estate tax issues, Olly frequently handles real estate and corporate matters as they relate to clients' estate planning needs. Prior to joining Casner & Edwards, LLP,...
Henry concentrates in all facets of estate planning, trust and estate administration, estate, gift and generation-skipping tax planning, prenuptial agreements, charitable giving planning including establishing and representing charitable trusts, foundations and other non-profit organizations.
Katie L. S. Von Kohorn is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Nonprofit / Charities Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Katie L. S. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Katie L. S. Von Kohorn since 2022. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Katie L. S. Von Kohorn is held by other lawyers.
Peter R.V. Brown is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Peter R.V. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Peter R.V. Brown since 2016. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Peter R.V. Brown is held by other lawyers.
Danilo Santucci is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Danilo practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Danilo Santucci since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Danilo Santucci is held by other lawyers.
Sara Goldman Curley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Sara Goldman practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Sara Goldman Curley since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Sara Goldman Curley is held by other lawyers.
Deborah J. Manus is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Deborah J. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Deborah J. Manus since 2016. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Deborah J. Manus is held by other lawyers.
Stephanie A. Bruno is a partner in the Private Clients Group. Stephanie counsels families and individuals from the US and abroad on their estate planning needs, developing both tax-efficient and practical wealth transfer strategies. Stephanie also represents fiduciaries regarding estate and trust administration matters, with a specific focus on issues relating to charitable trusts. My focus I help families develop sophisticated estate plans tailored to meet their specific planning goals. In d...
Dennis Delaney is a partner and the chair of the Family Office Services Group. He has more than 25 years of experience serving high net worth clients as a family wealth advisor, personal trustee, executor, and trusted advisor. His expertise also includes complex estate planning, long-term charitable giving programs, tax matters and promoting family harmony through thoughtful planning. Dennis frequently works with clients for many years and through multiple generations, serving as their truste...
Meredeth A. Beers is a partner in the Private Wealth Services Section. Ms. Beers concentrates her practice in the areas of estate planning and administration, trust and foundation administration, and taxation. Ms. Beers is a frequent speaker at continuing legal education programs in the greater Boston area. She contributed to the 1996 Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education publication, A Practical Guide to Estate Planning in Massachusetts and to the updated publication in 2000. The material...
Lawrence Hunt counsels clients throughout the estate planning process, educating and guiding them through the various options that address their unique circumstances in order to realize their goals of transferring their wealth and values to the next generation. Larry is Chair of the firm's Trusts & Estates Practice Group. Larry regularly assists clients in communicating their wishes to their children and families, often participating in family discussions. He advises clients on using will...
Sarah Connolly is a partner in the Private Clients group focusing on estate planning, wealth transfer and tax strategies. She works with clients in all phases of the life cycle who wish to transfer their assets effectively and efficiently during life or on death. What do you focus on? In my fifteen plus years of practice, I have developed three areas of focus: Estate and Tax Planning I focus on estate and tax planning for individual clients. I have extensive experience in sophisticated gift, ...
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