About Kristine Potter
Kristine Potter Romano built a steady path from law school into a practice centered on elder law and estate planning. She earned her J.D. from New England Law | Boston in 2002 and returned to the classroom later to complete an LL.M. in Estate Planning and Elder Law at Western New England University School of Law in 2008. Those academic choices shaped the direction of her career.
After law school she moved into private practice in Massachusetts. In 2009 she worked at the Law Office of William R. Bloom, where she handled matters typical of a small firm environment and deepened her exposure to probate and elder law issues. Four years later she opened her own office. Since 2013 she has been the owner of Kristine Romano Law, a small firm that concentrates on planning for older clients and families navigating probate.
Romano’s membership in professional groups reflects that steady interest. She joined the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys in 2008 and remains a member. She also belongs to the Worcester County Bar Association, a relationship she has maintained since 2003. Those affiliations have kept her connected to colleagues and developments in elder law over many years.
Her work is rooted in documents and procedure. She prepares wills and trusts, advises on powers of attorney and health care directives, and manages probate administration. She also assists families with planning that anticipates incapacity and the transition of assets from one generation to the next. Cases often require practical problem solving and patience. Romano’s practice handles both straightforward planning and more complex matters involving long-term care and Medicaid planning.
Clients who come to her office are typically looking for clear explanations. Romano aims to break down legal options and timelines so families can make informed choices. Her office operates in Massachusetts and the practice reflects state statutes and local court procedures. She has kept her practice relatively small by design, which allows her to spend time on client files and on the specific planning tasks each client needs.
Her career path — from a 2002 J.D., to an LL.M. in 2008, to creating her own firm in 2013 — shows a consistent concentration on the legal needs of older adults and their families. She continues to practice in Massachusetts, focusing on estate planning, elder law, and probate matters.
