About Michael D.
Michael D. Bonfrisco leads a small firm that concentrates on estate planning and probate matters. He serves as managing partner at Simeone & Bonfrisco - Estate Planning & Probate lawyers, where he oversees client work and the daily operations of the practice. He is the public face of the firm in courts and at client meetings, and he handles both counseling matters and courtroom appearances when disputes arise.
Bonfrisco’s path into elder and estate work is practical rather than academic in public profile. Over the years he has handled countless matters that touch on end-of-life planning, the administration of estates, and contested probate proceedings. His caseload has included drafting wills and trusts, advising executors and personal representatives, and guiding families through the mechanics of probate. Those tasks form the core of his daily practice.
In his role as managing partner, he balances firm management with client advocacy. He assigns cases, mentors junior attorneys, and sets procedures for intake and case management. He also spends significant time meeting with clients to clarify objectives, review documents, and outline next steps. Colleagues and clients have described his manner in court as straightforward. He works to keep complex legal issues understandable for people who are often dealing with highly emotional circumstances.
Bonfrisco’s work covers the spectrum of estate-related matters. He drafts instruments such as wills and various trust arrangements. He assists with estate administration, helping executors and administrators follow statutory procedures and meet filing deadlines. He also represents clients in probate litigation when disputes over estates arise. Those disputes can involve questions about validity of documents, creditor claims, or the interpretation of a decedent’s intentions.
He places emphasis on practical solutions. Many clients come seeking clarity: how to pass assets to family members, how to minimize delays in administration, or how to handle a contested claim. He lays out options, the likely sequence of events, and the trade-offs connected to each choice. That plain-speaking style helps people make informed decisions at a time when the stakes are personal and the rules are procedural.
As of 2026 he continues to guide clients through estate planning and probate matters at Simeone & Bonfrisco. He currently practices estate planning and probate law at Simeone & Bonfrisco - Estate Planning & Probate lawyers.
