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Estate planning attorneys in Massachusetts average $387 per hourClio Legal Trends Report 2025Verified Jan 1, 2025 for wills and estates work. Flat-fee packages run roughly $1,161–$2,322 for a simple individual will and $3,920–$5,880 for a basic revocable trust. Online and DIY services cost $30–$300 for the same documents — see the will cost calculator for a side-by-side comparison.
Massachusetts allows estates under $25,000 to use a simplified Voluntary Administration procedure, which is a form rather than a court case and typically doesn't require an attorney. For larger estates, formal probate is involved enough that retaining counsel is usually practical — the procedural work is what they're there for. Use the Massachusetts probate calculator to estimate the costs.
In Massachusetts, the situations where retaining counsel is typically worth the cost are: blended families with children from prior relationships; ownership of a business, rental property, or significant investment assets; special-needs dependents who need a special-needs trust to preserve benefits; estates near or above the Massachusetts estate tax threshold; substantial property held in multiple states. If none of these describe your situation, the simpler online and DIY tools are often enough.
Start by filtering the directory above by your county and the practice area you need. Look for firms with experience in your specific situation — board certifications in estate planning, trust, or probate law are a strong signal. Most Massachusetts estate planning attorneys offer an initial consultation; some are free, others charge a flat fee. Ask up front whether the firm bills by the hour or by flat-fee package, and what the expected cost is for your situation.
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22 firms
Milton-based estate planning and elder law firm serving Boston's South Shore and eastern Massachusetts from offices in Milton, Brockton, and Mashpee. Handles wills, trusts, probate and estate administration, guardianship and conservatorship, and MassHealth/Medicaid planning, led by attorney Matthew P. Albanese. Offers a free consultation and home visits for mobility-challenged clients.
Location
487 Adams StreetMilton, MA 02186
Phone
(617) 698-2100
Western Massachusetts firm of 35+ lawyers established in 1920, ranked "Best Law Firm" for Trusts & Estates in the greater Springfield area for 12 consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. Recently merged with Cain Hibbard, expanding their western Massachusetts presence with offices in Springfield, Hadley, Pittsfield, and Great Barrington.
Location
1500 Main Street, Suite 2700Springfield, MA 01115
Phone
(413) 272-6200
Established
1920
Service Area
4 counties
Serving Cape Cod families since 1976 with estate planning, estate administration, trust administration, probate and settlement of estates, elder law, asset protection, and charitable planning. AV rated (highest rating) in Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory and listed in Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.
Location
1060 Falmouth Road, Suite BHyannis, MA 02601
Phone
(508) 444-9688
Established
1976
Service Area
1 county
West Tisbury firm handling estate planning and probate for year-round and seasonal residents of Martha's Vineyard (Dukes County). Provides tax-sensitive estate planning and trust administration plus probate work — personal representative petitions, inventories and accountings, appraisals, and estate taxes. Formed in 2017 by George Brush, Caroline Flanders, and Timothy Moriarty.
Location
459 State RoadWest Tisbury, MA 02575
Phone
(508) 693-7733
Established
2017
Service Area
1 county
Serves estate planning and probate clients across Essex County and Cape Ann, including Beverly, Gloucester, Ipswich, Manchester, Danvers, Rockport, Essex, and Peabody. Offers specialized services including special needs planning and Medicaid crisis planning.
Location
224 Washington StreetGloucester, MA 01930
Phone
(978) 989-9999
Service Area
1 county
Worcester boutique firm handling Probate and Family Court estate administration alongside its core asset-protection practice. Partners Brendan J. King and Linda T. Cammuso administer estates and trusts, settle MassHealth estate-recovery claims, run guardianship and conservatorship cases, and prepare estate tax returns. Branch offices in Braintree, Leominster, and Hyannis.
Location
71 Elm Street, Suite 100Worcester, MA 01609
Phone
(508) 751-5010
Service Area
3 counties
SouthCoast community law firm founded in 1994, providing estate planning, probate, guardianships, conservatorships, and trust administration services. Assists with special needs trusts, settlement trusts, and long-term care planning. Serves southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Location
25 Elm Street, Suite 201New Bedford, MA 02740
Phone
(508) 999-1119
Established
1994
Service Area
2 counties
One of Massachusetts' oldest law firms, established in 1822. The trust and estate department manages more than 250 trusts and administers over 130 estates each year, handling estates ranging from insolvent to over $40 million. Offices throughout Massachusetts including Worcester, Framingham, Boston, Cape Cod, and Providence.
Location
100 Front Street, 5th FloorWorcester, MA 01608
Phone
(508) 459-8000
Established
1822
Service Area
Statewide
Norwood estate and elder-law firm serving Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk, and Middlesex County families since 1997. Handles probate and trust administration, MassHealth/Medicaid qualification, special-needs and irrevocable trusts, guardianships and conservatorships, and estate tax return preparation. Attorney Linda Fisher brings a tax-law focus to estate and elder-law work.
Location
128 Carnegie Row, Suite 204Norwood, MA 02062
Phone
(781) 821-8800
Established
1997
Service Area
4 counties
AV-rated Leominster firm (founded 2008) serving North Central Massachusetts through the Worcester County Probate and Family Court in Fitchburg, plus Gardner and Worcester. Handles probate and trust administration, guardianship and conservatorship matters, MassHealth/Medicaid planning, and special needs planning alongside wills, trusts, and business succession work.
Location
106 Merriam AvenueLeominster, MA 01453
Phone
(978) 537-2200
Established
2008
Service Area
1 county