Massachusetts Trust Administration Attorneys
Administrating the estate after the death of a loved one is a complex legal process, and can be stressful and emotionally taxing for family members and other beneficiaries. Hiring an experienced estate administration attorney works to ensure that the decedent's wishes are carried out in a timely and accurate fashion.
The Wellesley law firm of Grindle Robinson Goodhue & Frolin LLP represents beneficiaries in the west Boston metropolitan area and statewide in the complex matters of estate and trust administration. We also represent clients from out of state with estates in Massachusetts. Whether the estate is handled through probate or through private trust administration, we use our knowledge and experience to preserve the best interests of our clients.
Protecting Estates in Probate and Trust Administration
Administering an estate, either through probate or a trust, involves tracking every asset named in the estate and ensuring it reaches its ultimate disposition in accordance with the decedent's wishes as expressed in a will, trust or other defining documentation.
Our Boston estate administration attorneys are experienced in all aspects of proper accounting, final reporting and estate taxation. As experienced estate law advocates, we:
- Advise clients on strategies in estate and tax planning which can maximize tax savings and ensure smooth asset management to intended beneficiaries
- File final estate tax returns for estates with more than $1 million in assets
- Manage estate taxes and assets in probate court
- Administrate the estate of one who has left no will (called "intestate")
- Supervise the administration of assets in a trust
We also provide in-depth counsel for executors and trustees on their obligations and duties in administrating the estate of a loved one. Many of clients have also appointed our lawyers as executors/trustees.
Representing Clients in Trust or Probate Litigation
Our firm also represents executors, trustees or beneficiaries involved in litigation regarding trusts and will contests. We carefully review estate documents and work to protect our clients' rights and interests in accordance with the decedent's supposed wishes. We always seek to achieve the best possible outcome
All of our attorneys are active in probate litigation, assisted by the firm's experienced paralegals Mary DePasquale and Lisa Rich. Contact us by calling 781-489-3719 or toll free at 866-686-0557 to schedule a consultation.
