Nigro Pettepit & Lucas

The principles established by our founders in 1945 have served as the building blocks for the ethical, forward-thinking representation and commitment to excellence that are the hallmarks of Nigro, Pettepit & Lucas, LLP. Our founding members continue to serve as role models and inspiration for the current members of the firm.

At Nigro, Pettepit & Lucas, LLP we strive for the highest level of commitment to our clients and of trial advocacy skills in our attorneys. We seek an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of the case, both its strengths and weaknesses, in order to develop the best strategy for our clients.

Beginning our trial preparation and analysis at the very start of our representation, we recognize that trial preparedness, attention to detail and advocacy often drives the outcome of the case.Because we know that litigation can be costly and time consuming, our attorneys strive to understand our client's goals and develop effective strategies to attain these goals.

Since 1945, our lawyers at Nigro, Pettepit & Lucas, LLP have helped generations of families effectively plan for the future. Misinformation seems to abound in this area of law, especially in connection with what to do to protect assets and how to protect a community spouse. Since regulations can change frequently and dramatically, our attorneys are constantly following the latest court decisions.

We understand that experiencing the death of a loved one is difficult and can be devastating. The added burden of needing to administer the Estate can be overwhelming, especially when the person called upon to shoulder the responsibility is the very person most affected by the loss.

At Nigro, Pettepit & Lucas, LLP our goal is to provide caring and supportive services to ease this burden and to offer guidance throughout the probate and administration process.The probate and trust laws of Massachusetts underwent a complete overhaul in 2012 with the implementation of the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code ("MUPC") and the Massachusetts Uniform Trust Code ("MUTC").

As estate planners at Nigro, Pettepit & Lucas, LLP, we know that every client's goals and life circumstances are unique. It is therefore our mission to provide each and every client with a plan that is hand-tailored to his or her needs.

Taking a holistic approach to estate planning, we try to fully understand our client's family and financial situation, including problems affecting beneficiaries such as drug addiction, creditors, potential divorces, sensitive family relationships and/or poor money management.We take the time to work closely with our clients to educate them regarding the options available to them.