We provide our clients with peace of mind.

The attorneys at Squillace & Associates, P.C. are here to handle all the various planning needs during life, disability and at death – so your important affairs are in order when it matters most. Whether you’re in need of a basic estate plan, something more complex such as international estate planning or are looking for assistance with probate and trust settlement, we can help.

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After we are gone, a lifetime of belongings remain – and there are hidden risks and costs buried beneath the piles.

After we are gone, a lifetime of belongings remain – and there are hidden risks and costs buried beneath the piles.

Comedian George Carlin once joked that a house is just a place to keep your stuff while you go out and get more.

Caring for yourself and planning for your future helps ensure that you can continue to care for a loved one over the long term.

Contingents, like backup quarterbacks, are best viewed as necessary additions to your decision-making team.

Executors, trustees, and agents under powers of attorney are all fiduciaries. If they make mistakes—even unintentionally—there are consequences.

Experts warn of a growing national crisis – a caregiving crisis – and it now touches nearly one-fourth of American adults. That means that either you are already feeling the strain of caregiving, or there may come a day when you rely on someone else to step in for you.

Cybercriminals pose a threat to both your assets and your legacy. Even if you aren’t a victim of cybercrime during your lifetime, your estate and heirs may be more vulnerable after your death.

Practice Areas

Life Planning

Elder Law & Disability, Home Health Care, Disability & Medicaid, Young Adults & College Students, Pre-Nuptial Agreements and Wisdom Transfer.

Estate Planning

Wills & Revocable Trusts, Charitable Giving, Planning for Pets and Trust Funding.

Estate, Gift & GST Taxes

Transfer Taxes, as they apply to federal and Massachusetts estate planning situations.

Advanced Estate Planning

Wealth Transfer Process, Asset Protection, Irrevocable Trusts and Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts.

Probate & Estate Administration

Settling the estate of a loved one after they have passed away.

Business Planning

General Counsel Services, Establishing a Business, Succession Planning, International Business and Data Privacy.

Urgent Planning

Emergency/concierge level estate planning in times of crisis, or when death is imminent.

Mediation

Dealing in sensitive subjects can often give rise to conflict between people.

Practice Concentrations

Our planning isn’t “one size fits all” – we know that unique situations require unique solutions.

LGBTQ+

LGBTQ people, including gay and lesbian couples, often have different and unique needs when it comes to Life and Estate planning.

International Estate & Business Planning

Many people have an “international connection” which can — even inadvertently — have a significant impact on even the most detailed and well-thought out life and estate plans.

Attorneys, Physicians, Business Owners & Executives

For certain professionals, this discussion often moves beyond who gets what, when, and how, and should include considerations specific to their profession.

Independent Trustees

Choosing the responsible party to administer your estate or settle your trust after you’re gone is among the most important decisions anyone will make.

Featured Podcasts

The Rainbow Bull

Scott E. Squillace, Esq., AEP® featured on The Rainbow Bull Podcast
In this episode, Tim Volk introduces Scott to talk about the importance of estate planning related to the five capitals of a flourishing family: Human, intellectual, social, spiritual, and financial. Scott shares his experience in estate planning, highlighting its holistic approach.

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The Rainbow Bull

Scott Returns to Discuss Marriage on The Rainbow Bull Podcast
Tim Volk welcomes back Scott to take a look at some situations that may not fall into any cookie-cutter approach. Tim and Scott talk about the unique financial and legal challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community, particularly regarding estate planning.

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Featured Videos

Scott recently discussed some of the unique aspects of the estate planning process that impact same sex couples and non-traditional families.

Testimonials

Thanks for being the one to go through all the documents and giving me all your thoughts about possibilities on the family trust. I’ve gone through estate preparing for myself, my father, mother and aunt a number of times and this was by far the most professional, thorough and pleasant estate planning experience I’ve ever had.

Experienced and thorough. Thoughtful and kind. Anticipating your needs and responsive to your inquiries. Simply the BEST!

Very happy with our estate planning experience – the entire office staff was professional, attentive and welcoming. Attention to detail was excellent.

To state that I was ‘satisfied’ with the counsel I received, would be a gross understatement.

Boston Estate Planning Council

Independent Trustee Alliance

The American College of Trust and Estate Council

Wealth Counsel

Super Lawyers – Scott E. Squillace

Super Lawyers – Brett J. Barthelmeh

Super Lawyers – Heather A. Reid

Best of the Best Attorneys

We are licensed in other jurisdictions and work with other attorneys nationally via our network.

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