Business Details
22 Years
experience
Elder Law & Estate Planning Attorneys in Newton, MA
Blake Law has provided specialized legal services in elder law, guardianship, and estate planning for over 30 years. Our attorneys, David Blake and Carolyn Martello Spaulding, combine decades of experience with a compassionate approach to help families navigate complex legal challenges. We focus on preserving client autonomy, protecting assets, and ensuring peace of mind through Medicaid planning, guardianships, and estate administration. Our deep understanding of Massachusetts-specific legal frameworks enables us to secure resources for caregiving, special needs trusts, and end-of-life decision-making. Clients consistently praise our responsiveness, expertise, and commitment to ethical representation.We maintain active involvement in professional organizations like the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the National Guardianship Foundation. Our practice extends to mental health law, competency hearings, and advocacy for vulnerable populations. Through personalized legal strategies, we help families manage caregiving responsibilities while navigating probate and trust administration. Our track record includes landmark cases involving international guardianships and legislative reforms. We prioritize transparency, confidentiality, and long-term client relationships built on trust and legal excellence.
Services
Elder Law Representation
Medicaid Planning
Guardianship Establishment
Estate Administration
Special Needs Trusts
Probate Litigation
Mental Health Advocacy
End-of-Life Planning
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of specialized elder law experience
- Our attorneys maintain active roles in national legal advocacy organizations
- We provide personalized Medicaid planning strategies tailored to Massachusetts regulations
- Our practice combines legal expertise with compassionate client support
- We handle complex guardianship cases including international jurisdictions
Associations and certifications
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
- National Guardianship Foundation
What people say
Compassionate and understanding
Outstanding to work with
Professional legal services
Relieve stress and anxiety
Committed to equity
Services
Elder Law Representation
Blake Law provides comprehensive elder law services addressing aging-related legal challenges. Our attorneys help clients navigate Medicaid planning, long-term care decisions, and guardianship proceedings while protecting clients' rights and assets. We specialize in Massachusetts-specific regulations governing elder care and disability planning.
Medicaid Planning
We develop strategic Medicaid-compliant plans to protect assets while qualifying for long-term care benefits. Our attorneys help families navigate complex eligibility requirements and implement legal tools like irrevocable trusts to preserve resources for future generations while ensuring quality care.
Guardianship Establishment
Our firm handles guardianship and conservatorship proceedings for adults with diminished capacity. We assist families in obtaining legal authority to make medical and financial decisions through Massachusetts Guardianship Code compliance, including international guardianship cases and substance abuse-related appointments.
Estate Administration
Blake Law guides executors through probate processes while managing estate administration complexities. We handle will contests, trust implementation, and asset distribution matters with attention to tax implications and creditor claims, ensuring efficient transfer of assets according to clients' wishes.
Special Needs Trusts
We create customized special needs trusts that maintain government benefit eligibility while providing supplemental resources. Our attorneys ensure trusts comply with federal and state regulations, addressing unique care requirements for individuals with disabilities or chronic illnesses through carefully structured legal frameworks.
People
David Blake
Attorney
With over 30 years of elder law experience, David Blake specializes in guardianship proceedings and Medicaid planning. He serves on the National Association for the Mentally Ill board and maintains active involvement in legal advocacy for vulnerable populations through the National Guardianship Foundation.
Carolyn Martello Spaulding
Attorney
Carolyn Martello Spaulding brings extensive elder law expertise to complex guardianship cases and estate planning matters. Her practice focuses on Massachusetts-specific regulations, with notable experience in international guardianship proceedings and special needs trust creation for vulnerable individuals.
Questions
What areas of law does Blake Law specialize in?
We specialize in elder law, guardianship, estate planning, Medicaid planning, mental health law, and probate administration with particular expertise in Massachusetts-specific regulations.
How many years has Blake Law been in practice?
Our attorneys have over 30 years of combined experience, with the firm's founding dating back to 2004 through David Blake's legal advocacy work.
Do you handle complex guardianship cases?
Yes, we manage complex guardianship matters including international cases, substance abuse issues, and proceedings under the Uniform Adult Guardianship Act.
Can you assist with special needs trust creation?
We specialize in creating special needs trusts that protect government benefits while providing supplemental care resources for vulnerable individuals.
Are your attorneys involved in professional organizations?
Our attorneys maintain active memberships in the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the National Guardianship Foundation as registered guardians.
