Estate Planning Services in Massachusetts

Estate Planning Made Clear

You don’t need to be wealthy to benefit from an estate plan. A well-structured plan gives you control, reduces stress on loved ones, and ensures your wishes are followed. We help you understand your options and make confident, informed choices.

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Wills and Trusts

We carefully draft wills and a variety of revocable and irrevocable trusts tailored to the needs, financial goals, and personal values of our clients.

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Powers of Attorney & Health Care Proxies

Planning for unforeseen lifetime events is every bit as important as preparing a succession plan. We prepare durable powers of attorney, health care proxies, and living wills/advanced directives to ensure trusted individuals can act on your behalf when needed.

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Elder Law & Medicaid Planning

Our team helps navigate long-term care planning, asset protection, and Medicaid eligibility to preserve resources and secure future care.

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Special Needs & Family Planning

From special needs trusts to adoptions and legal name changes, we provide supportive, personalized legal guidance for major life transitions.

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Estate Plan Updates & Administration Support

Whether you’re updating an existing plan or preparing to carry out a loved one’s wishes, we offer the legal clarity and support you need.

Get some answers to frequently asked questions:

  • Do I really need an estate plan if I’m not wealthy?

    Yes—estate planning protects more than just money. It gives you control over healthcare, guardianship, and how your personal and financial affairs are handled both during your lifetime and thereafter.

  • What’s the difference between a will and a trust?

    A will outlines how your assets are distributed and must be filed with the Probate Court along with a Petition to allow the will and appoint a Personal Representative, which must be allowed by the Court before assets may be distributed.  In most cases,  a trust empowers the person(s) you choose as trustee(s) to manage and distribute your assets according to your wishes, without the oversight of the Court and the expense of the probate process. A trust can also protect your privacy and plan for complex family situations or donations to charity that may require partial distributions over an extended period.

  • Can I update my plan later on?

    Absolutely. We recommend revisiting your estate plan every few years—or after major life changes like marriage, divorce, the birth of a child, or the receipt of an inheritance.

  • What happens if I don’t have a plan in place?

    Without an estate plan in place, the state decides how your assets are distributed and who makes decisions on your behalf, which may not reflect your wishes. Not having a will or a trust when you die  is called "intestacy." When someone dies "intestate" (without a Will), state law will call for the distribution of their assets according to "the tree of intestacy."  A family, like a tree, can have many branches.  Having an estate plan allows you to prune the branches of your choice from your tree.

Ready to Move Forward?

At Fitzpatrick + Seifart, our estate planning attorneys bring clarity, compassion, and practical legal support to every conversation. Whether you’re updating your will, planning for elder care, or protecting your children’s future, we’re here to help. Let’s build a plan that gives you peace of mind today—and confidence for tomorrow.