Business Details
Your Trusted Estate Planning & Legal Services Partner in Belmont, MA
Rosales & Rosales has served clients in the Boston area for over four decades, delivering tailored legal solutions through a client-focused approach. Our attorneys specialize in estate planning, probate litigation, real estate transactions, and business planning, ensuring strategies align with individual client goals. We prioritize trust and loyalty, offering personalized guidance to navigate complex legal matters.With offices in Belmont, Massachusetts, we serve communities including Boston, Arlington, Lexington, and Newton. Our practice combines deep legal expertise with a commitment to achieving practical outcomes for every client.
Services
Estate Planning
Wills
Trusts
Probate Litigation
Real Estate Law
Business Planning
Health Care Proxy
Durable Power of Attorney
Zoning Permits
Estate Administration
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of combined legal experience in estate and real estate law.
- Our attorneys provide personalized strategies tailored to individual client needs.
- We serve Belmont, Boston, and surrounding communities with local expertise.
- Our practice includes specialized knowledge of probate litigation and tax matters.
- We prioritize client trust through transparent communication and dedicated service.
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell AV
What people say
Friendly, informative approach
Patient, professional, knowledgeable
High quality work
Peace of mind achieved
Extremely helpful preparation
Services
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services create customized strategies to protect your assets and healthcare preferences. We draft wills, trusts, and healthcare proxies to ensure your wishes are honored. Clients receive guidance on minimizing tax liabilities and streamlining asset distribution for future generations.
Probate Litigation
We resolve contested wills, trust breaches, and executor disagreements through litigation and mediation. Our attorneys advocate for client interests while navigating complex probate court procedures. Services include asset valuation, creditor claim resolution, and enforcement of fiduciary duties.
Real Estate Law
Our real estate practice handles residential and commercial property transactions, zoning permits, and title disputes. We assist with purchase agreements, boundary issues, and development approvals. Clients benefit from our local knowledge of Massachusetts property regulations and municipal requirements.
Trusts
We establish revocable and irrevocable trusts to manage asset distribution and avoid probate. Services include trust funding, beneficiary designation, and tax planning. Our attorneys explain options for special needs trusts, charitable giving, and generation-skipping strategies to preserve family wealth.
Business Planning
We assist with entity formation, succession planning, and contract drafting for Massachusetts businesses. Services cover LLCs, corporations, partnership agreements, and buy-sell arrangements. Our approach protects business assets while aligning with long-term operational goals.
People
Stephen B. Rosales
Attorney
Stephen B. Rosales brings decades of experience in estate planning and probate law. Clients praise his patient, culturally competent approach to creating customized legal solutions. He emphasizes client education through pre-appointment preparation materials and clear explanations of complex legal processes.
Questions
What estate planning documents do I need?
Essential documents include wills, trusts, healthcare proxies, and durable power of attorney. Our attorneys help determine which combination best protects your assets and healthcare preferences.
How does a trust differ from a will?
Trusts avoid probate and offer more control over asset distribution. Wills require probate court validation but are essential for naming guardians for minor children.
What happens during probate litigation?
Probate litigation resolves disputes over will validity, asset distribution, or executor actions. Our attorneys represent beneficiaries and executors in court proceedings and settlement negotiations.
Do you handle real estate zoning issues?
Yes, we assist with zoning permits, land use regulations, and development approvals for residential and commercial properties in Massachusetts municipalities.
