Probate law in Massachusetts covers estate administration, will contests, trust disputes, guardianship, and conservatorship proceedings. When these legal matters arise, having the right attorney can make a significant difference in the outcome. Massachusetts has its own statutes, court procedures, and legal standards that apply specifically to probate cases, and attorneys who practice in Superior Court regularly understand the nuances that affect how these matters are resolved.

The statute of limitations for probate matters in Massachusetts is generally 6 years, though specific deadlines vary by case type. Cases proceed through Superior Court, and Massachusetts's state laws may provide protections or requirements that differ from federal standards. The Massachusetts Bar Association sets the professional standards for practitioners, and attorneys who focus on probate in Massachusetts bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

When selecting a probate attorney in Massachusetts, consider their specific experience with cases like yours, their familiarity with Superior Court procedures, and their track record. The attorneys listed on this page serve clients throughout Massachusetts and have profiles that include their credentials, practice areas, office locations, and client reviews. Comparing multiple attorneys helps you find the right fit for your situation and budget.

Want to understand your legal rights before contacting an attorney? Read our complete guide to probate law in Massachusetts for an in-depth look at Massachusetts's statutes, court procedures, and what outcomes are possible. When you're ready, use the profiles below to compare attorneys and schedule a consultation.

Elizabeth K. Halloran - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Murphy & Rudolf, LLP
 75 Market Street Suite 740 Springfield MA 01103
(508) 425-6330
New England Law | Boston (2009)
English, Spanish
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce DUI & DWI
Daniel Hinchey - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Bespoke Trusts & Estates, LLC
 2 Merrimack Street Suite 505 Haverhill MA 01830
(978) 771-4385
English
Massachusetts Bar
Active License
Estate Planning Probate Tax Law
Craig M Higgins - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Craig M. Higgins
 11 Apex Drive, Suite 300A Marlborough MA 01752
(508) 499-8593
University of Massachusetts - Boston
English
Massachusetts Bar
Active License
Consumer Law Criminal Law Divorce
Travis Jackson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Jackson Legal, LLC
 845 Main Street Suite B5 Osterville MA 02655
(774) 228-2514
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Estate Planning Landlord Tenant
Joshua Cali - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Cali Law
 60 Pleasant Street Suite 10-A Ashland MA 02476
(508) 252-8186
UCLA School of Law (2013)
English
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Estate Planning Probate Real Estate Law
Thomas J. Percy - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Percy Law Group, PC
 4 court street Taunton MA 02780
(508) 828-1900
American University Washington College of Law (1984)
Portuguese, Spanish
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Construction Law Divorce
Daniel I. Lampke - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
LampkeLaw LLC
 115 North Street Suite 3 Hingham MA 02043
(617) 412-4099
New England Law | Boston (2015)
English, Hebrew
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law
Matthew L Fabisch - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Fabisch Law, L.L.C.
 664 Pearl St. Brockton MA 02301
(401) 324-9344
Roger Williams University School of Law
English
Rhode Island Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Bankruptcy Education Law
Lawrence Hoyle - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Lawrence G. Hoyle
 40 Washington Street, Suite 200 Wellesley MA 02481
(781) 489-1489
Boston University School of Law (1985)
English
U.S. Tax Court Bar
Active License
Elder Law Probate Real Estate Law
Samantha Kemp - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Samantha Kemp
 85 Beacon Street Hyde Park MA 02136
(617) 803-9296
Suffolk University Law School (2011)
English
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Animal & Dog Law Construction Law Criminal Law
Kathleen A. O'Malley - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Raipher D. Pellegrino Associates, P.C.
 265 State St Springfield MA 01103
(413) 746-4400
Western New England University School of Law (2004)
English
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Divorce Family Law
Sara Husseini - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Office of Sara Husseini; The Law Offices of Sara Husseini PLLC
 688 Boston Road Springfield MA 01119
(413) 417-7137
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School (2015)
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Divorce Elder Law
Thomas Wertman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Boyd & Boyd, P.C.
 1060 Falmouth Road Suite B Hyannis MA 02601
(508) 775-7800
University of New Hampshire School of Law (2011)
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Elder Law Estate Planning Probate
Stephen K Withers Jr. - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 144 Bank Street P.O. Box 2320 Attleboro MA 02703
(508) 222-0002
Northeastern University School of Law
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Estate Planning Probate
Benjamin H. Dowling - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 89 North Main Street Attleboro MA 02703
(617) 217-1438
University of Washington
English, Spanish
Rhode Island Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Estate Planning Immigration Law
Timothy J Erasmi - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Virtual Estate Lawyer
 PO Box 518 West Harwich MA 02671
(781) 929-8463
Suffolk University Law School (2015)
English
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Elder Law Estate Planning Probate
Kevin M. Dwyer Jr. - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Kevin Dwyer Law
 707 Main St Waltham MA 02451
(781) 760-9662
Suffolk University (2003)
English
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Criminal Law Family Law
Alan S. Fanger - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Alan S. Fanger
 275 Grove Street Suite 2-400 Newton MA 02466
(617) 332-3456
Boston University School of Law (1986)
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Probate
Philip J. Byers - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Philip J. Byers
 15 Chestnut Street Andover MA 01810
Suffolk University Law School (1971)
English
Unknown Status
Divorce Family Law Probate
Timothy P Horan - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 785 Rockdale Avenue New Bedford MA 02740
(508) 992-0630
New England Law | Boston (1999)
English, Portuguese
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Criminal Law Divorce
John S. Booth - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Booth Law, P.C.
 3180 Main Street P.O. Box 1215 Barnstable MA 02630
(508) 202-1709
Boston University School of Law (2014)
English
United States District Court for District of Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Collections Divorce
Mary Beth Ayvazian - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Ayvazian Law, P.L.L.C.
 446 Main Street Suite 2200 Worcester MA 01608
(508) 210-0388
Massachusetts School of Law
English, Spanish
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Divorce Domestic Violence
Michael J Baldassarre - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Michael J. Baldassarre
 102 Bridge Road, Suite 2K Salisbury MA 01952
(978) 465-5158
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Business Law Collections
Peter Daigle - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Daigle Law Office
 859 Willard Street, Suite 400 Quincy MA 02169
(508) 771-7444
University of Massachusetts School of Law (1994)
Spanish
U.S. District Court of Massachusetts Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Business Law Consumer Law
Laurie Jayne Bejoian - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Burke & Associates
 Burke & Associates 325B Great Road Littleton MA 01460
(978) 486-9145
Boston University School of Law (1985)
Bar #545312
Massachusetts Bar
Active License
Verified
Arbitration & Mediation Estate Planning Gov & Administrative Law
Wilfred C. Driscoll Jr. - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Driscoll Sanford Family Law
 One Adams Place 859 Willard Street, Suite 400 Quincy MA 02169
(617) 302-6870
New England Law | Boston (1973)
English
Massachusetts Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Tracey Taylor - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
LAW OFFICE OF TRACEY L. TAYLOR
 3206 Main Street P.O. Box 45 Barnstable MA 02630
(508) 362-3010
Boston College Law School (1989)
Massachusetts Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Divorce
Martin Flax - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of Martin I. Flax, P.C.
 4 Kings Ct Dedham MA 02026
(781) 329-4850
University of Minnesota Law School (1980)
Minnesota Bar
Active License
Education Law Estate Planning Probate
Pooja Arora - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
My Special Legal Planning
 424 Marrett Rd #202 Lexington MA 02421
(617) 500-3229
New Hampshire Bar
Unknown Status
Estate Planning Probate
James P. Haroutunian - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Priority Law Office
 790 Boston Road Billerica MA 01821
(978) 935-2000
Suffolk University (1996)
English
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Elder Law Estate Planning
John F Danehey - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
DANEHEY & OSTERBERG, PC
 5 Old Country Way Scituate MA 02066
(781) 545-1116
Vermont Law School (1991)
Vermont Bar
Unknown Status
Employment Law Estate Planning Municipal Law
Joshua Loveall - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Dmplbrosio LLP
 185 Devonshire St. 10th Floor Boston MA 02110
(617) 720-5657
Georgetown University Law Center (2010)
Maryland Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Employment Law
Alexander Nesson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 4 Court Street Suite 105 Taunton MA 02780
(508) 828-6540
The George Washington University Law School (1991)
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Criminal Law Divorce
Christopher J. Fein - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Fein Law Office, P.C.
 50 Braintree Hill Office Park Suite 302 Braintree MA 02184
(781) 356-5555
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Business Law Estate Planning
Sean Alexander Doherty - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 The Schrafft s Center Power House 529 Main Street, Suite200 Charlestown MA 02129-1125
Spanish
1st Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Civil Rights Criminal Law
Timothy E. Angley - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Angley & Angley, Lawyers at Law
 100 Court Street Plymouth MA 02360
(508) 746-1382
Suffolk University Law School (1995)
English
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Elder Law Estate Planning
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