Business Details
41 Years
experience
Estate Planning & Elder Law Services in Burlington, MA
Solutions Law Group has been providing comprehensive legal solutions in Massachusetts since 1985. Our firm specializes in estate planning, elder law, and probate litigation, offering tailored strategies to protect clients' legacies and navigate complex legal challenges. With offices in Burlington, Cambridge, and Dedham, we combine decades of experience with a client-centered approach, ensuring personalized guidance through life's most critical legal matters. Our attorneys are committed to delivering results-oriented representation while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and compassion. We prioritize strategic planning to help clients avoid probate, protect assets, and ensure their wishes are honored.Our team's expertise extends to crisis planning, guardianship matters, and litigation involving elder care issues. We maintain affiliations with leading legal organizations, including the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, to stay at the forefront of evolving legal standards. Our practice emphasizes accessibility through evening appointments and multiple office locations while maintaining rigorous compliance with state and federal regulations. We measure success by our ability to provide lasting solutions that preserve family relationships and financial security.
Services
Estate Planning
Elder Law
Probate Litigation
Trust Administration
Medicaid Planning
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of experience in Massachusetts estate law
- Our attorneys are members of national elder law accreditation organizations
- We offer personalized planning to protect both assets and family relationships
- Our practice combines litigation expertise with proactive legal strategies
- We maintain three accessible office locations across Greater Boston
Associations and certifications
- American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)
What people say
Exceptional legal expertise
Compassionate representation
Effective case resolution
Thorough preparation
Personalized attention
Services
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services help clients create comprehensive legal frameworks to protect assets and ensure their wishes are honored. We specialize in wills, trusts, and advanced directives that prevent probate challenges while preserving family relationships. Our attorneys work closely with clients to develop customized plans that address unique family dynamics and financial situations.
Elder Law
Elder law services focus on protecting seniors' assets and ensuring proper care arrangements. We help clients navigate Medicaid planning, guardianship issues, and long-term care strategies while maintaining compliance with Massachusetts regulations. Our practice addresses both crisis situations and proactive planning to prevent future legal complications.
Probate Litigation
Probate litigation services assist families dealing with contested wills and estate administration challenges. Our attorneys represent clients in matters involving will contests, fiduciary removal, and trust enforcement while navigating Massachusetts probate court procedures. We focus on resolving disputes efficiently while protecting clients' interests.
Trust Administration
Trust administration services help clients establish and manage various trust structures to protect assets from creditors and probate proceedings. We create revocable and irrevocable trusts tailored to clients' specific needs, including special needs trusts and Medicaid-compliant arrangements that ensure long-term financial security.
Medicaid Planning
Medicaid planning services help clients prepare for potential long-term care costs while protecting their assets. We develop strategies that comply with complex eligibility requirements while ensuring clients receive necessary care without exhausting their life savings through improper asset transfers or planning mistakes.
People
Nancy M. Dowling
Attorney & Founder
Nancy M. Dowling has practiced estate planning and elder law in Massachusetts since 1985. A member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, she specializes in creating comprehensive estate plans and resolving complex probate disputes while maintaining a client-centered approach.
Jen Comeau
Paralegal
Jen Comeau provides essential support in estate planning document preparation and probate case management. With extensive experience in legal documentation, she ensures accurate implementation of clients' estate plans while maintaining strict compliance with Massachusetts legal requirements.
Steven Noe
Staff Attorney
Steven Noe focuses on probate litigation and estate administration matters. His legal expertise includes representing clients in will contests and fiduciary disputes while working closely with senior attorneys to develop effective legal strategies for complex estate situations.
Questions
What estate planning documents do I need?
Essential documents include wills, trusts, durable powers of attorney, and healthcare proxies. Our attorneys help determine which combination best protects your assets and ensures your wishes are honored.
How can I avoid probate in Massachusetts?
Proper estate planning using revocable living trusts, joint ownership arrangements, and beneficiary designations can help avoid probate while maintaining control over asset distribution.
What happens if someone contests a will?
Our probate litigation team represents clients in will contests, working to enforce valid documents or defend against improper challenges while navigating Massachusetts probate court procedures.
How does elder law differ from estate planning?
Elder law focuses specifically on issues affecting older adults, including long-term care planning, Medicaid eligibility, and guardianship matters, while estate planning addresses broader asset distribution concerns.
Can I modify an existing estate plan?
Yes, we review and update existing plans to reflect life changes, ensuring documents remain legally valid and properly address current circumstances and family needs.
What are the benefits of a living trust?
Living trusts help avoid probate, maintain privacy, and provide for seamless asset management during incapacity while ensuring controlled distribution of assets according to your wishes.
