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Your Trusted Estate Planning & Elder Law Attorney in Holliston
At Jennifer A. Deland, Counselor At Law, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive legal solutions tailored to the unique needs of our clients in the Metrowest area of Massachusetts. With a focus on estate planning, elder law, and probate, our team combines in-depth legal expertise with compassionate guidance to help individuals and families secure their futures. Our founder, Jennifer A. Deland, brings decades of experience in trust and estate law, ensuring clients receive personalized strategies that align with their financial and familial goals.We prioritize transparency, empowering clients to make informed decisions about their legacies while navigating complex legal processes. Our commitment to excellence extends to business succession planning, Medicaid eligibility, and special needs trusts, ensuring every clients wishes are honored with precision and care. Through proactive planning and meticulous attention to detail, we strive to simplify what often feels overwhelming, offering peace of mind to those we serve.
Services
Estate Planning
Elder Law
Probate
Wills
Pet Trusts
Business Planning
Planning for Children
Conservatorship
Medicaid Planning
Trust-Based Estate Plans
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized estate planning strategies tailored to your unique family and financial situation.
- Our team specializes in Medicaid planning to protect assets while ensuring long-term care eligibility.
- We provide clear guidance on avoiding probate through trust-based estate plans.
- Jennifer Deland brings decades of experience in Massachusetts trust and estate law.
- We serve clients across Metrowest Massachusetts with local market expertise.
Services
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services help clients create legally sound strategies to protect assets, designate beneficiaries, and plan for incapacity. We specialize in wills, trusts, and advanced directives to ensure your wishes are honored. Our approach balances tax efficiency with family needs, providing peace of mind for the future.
Elder Law
We assist seniors and families with Medicaid eligibility, long-term care planning, and asset protection. Our elder law practice focuses on maintaining dignity through customized strategies for nursing home care, guardianships, and healthcare directives while preserving financial security for future generations.
Probate
Our probate services guide executors through Massachusetts estate settlement processes. We handle asset inventory, debt resolution, tax filings, and distribution of inheritances while minimizing delays and conflicts. Our goal is to streamline probate proceedings for grieving families.
Pet Trusts
We create legally enforceable pet trusts to ensure your companion animals receive proper care after your passing. These trusts specify caretaker responsibilities, fund allocation, and medical provisions, offering peace of mind that your pets will be protected according to your wishes.
Business Succession
Our business succession planning helps owners transfer company ownership smoothly. We develop strategies for valuation, tax efficiency, and leadership transitions, ensuring business continuity while protecting family interests and preserving your professional legacy.
People
Jennifer A. Deland
Counselor-at-Law
Jennifer A. Deland specializes in estate planning, elder law, and probate with over 20 years of experience. She focuses on creating customized legal solutions for Massachusetts families while emphasizing compassionate client education and long-term planning strategies.
Kenneth C. Collinson III
Attorney
Kenneth C. Collinson III supports clients in estate planning and probate matters, bringing collaborative expertise to Jennifer A. Deland, Counselor At Law. He works closely with Jennifer Deland to ensure comprehensive legal representation for individuals and families across Metrowest Massachusetts.
Questions
What estate planning documents are essential for Massachusetts residents?
Every Massachusetts resident should have a will, durable power of attorney, healthcare proxy, and living will. Trusts may also be recommended to avoid probate and protect assets.
How can I qualify for Medicaid while protecting my assets?
We help clients establish irrevocable trusts and implement strategic gifting techniques to meet Medicaid's strict asset limits while preserving resources for long-term care needs.
What happens if I die without a will in Massachusetts?
Intestate succession laws will determine asset distribution, potentially leading to outcomes that don't reflect your wishes. Minor children may be placed with unintended guardians without proper planning.
Can I create legally binding pet care arrangements?
Yes, we establish enforceable pet trusts that designate caretakers, allocate funds, and specify medical care instructions to ensure your companion animals receive proper care after your passing.
How does business succession planning work?
We assess your business structure, identify successors, and create transfer strategies that address tax implications, leadership transitions, and ongoing operational continuity for family-owned enterprises.
What areas do you serve?
We serve clients throughout Metrowest Massachusetts, including Holliston, Hopkinton, Milford, Framingham, and surrounding communities, with virtual consultations available statewide.
Reviews (1)
Sally C.
Oct 24, 2018
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We were absolutely thrilled with our experience with Kenneth Collinson, who guided us through the fairly complex process of creating a will and establishing a trust for our estate. Ken was incredibly knowledgeable, gifted at explaining complicated concepts and was attentive to each and every detail of the task. We left much better informed about our own estate and financial situation and were incredibly relieved to have finally completed the process, knowing our affairs were in order. Thank you Ken!
