Business Details
18 Years
experience
Your Trusted Estate Planning Partner in Holliston
Jennifer A. Deland, Counselor At Law, established in 2008, specializes in comprehensive estate planning, elder law, and probate services. With over three decades of combined legal experience, our team provides tailored solutions to protect clients' assets, plan for long-term care, and ensure seamless business succession. We prioritize client education, offering clear guidance on trusts, wills, Medicaid planning, and pet trusts while maintaining a compassionate, personalized approach. Our practice emphasizes asset protection, probate avoidance, and customized legal strategies to meet unique family and business needs in the Metrowest Massachusetts area. 
Services
Estate Planning
Elder Law
Probate
Wills
Pet Trusts
Business Planning
Medicaid Planning
Conservatorship
Trust Administration
Asset Protection
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of specialized estate planning experience since 2008
- Our attorneys provide clear explanations of complex legal concepts
- Customized solutions for Medicaid planning and asset protection
- Comprehensive business succession planning expertise
- Personalized client education on trust and estate matters
Associations and certifications
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Services
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services create comprehensive strategies to protect your assets and ensure your wishes are honored. We specialize in wills, trusts, and advanced directives that address unique family dynamics and business interests. Our approach combines tax-efficient strategies with personalized guidance to create legally sound plans that evolve with your changing needs.
Elder Law
Elder law services focus on protecting seniors' assets while planning for long-term care needs. We help clients navigate Medicaid eligibility, establish protective trusts, and create care plans that maintain dignity and independence. Our compassionate approach balances legal requirements with personalized solutions for aging individuals and their families.
Probate
Probate services guide executors through the legal process of settling estates while minimizing delays and tax burdens. We help streamline asset distribution, resolve disputes, and implement strategies to avoid future probate through trust-based planning solutions tailored to each client's circumstances.
Pet Trusts
Pet trust services ensure your animals receive proper care after your passing by establishing legally enforceable care instructions and funding mechanisms. We create customized trust structures that specify caretaker responsibilities, medical needs, and financial provisions to protect your pets according to your exact specifications.
Business Planning
Business planning services develop comprehensive succession frameworks for smooth ownership transitions. We create valuation strategies, buy-sell agreements, and leadership plans that protect business continuity while aligning with owners' personal financial goals and family needs through integrated legal and tax planning approaches.
People
Jennifer A. Deland
Counselor-at-Law
Jennifer Deland has practiced law since 1986, specializing in estate planning and elder law since establishing her firm in 2008. She graduated magna cum laude from Boston University School of Law and brings extensive experience in securities law and business succession planning.
Kenneth C. Collinson III
Attorney
Kenneth Collinson provides skilled legal representation in estate planning matters, working closely with clients to develop comprehensive asset protection strategies while maintaining a focus on personalized client service.
Questions
What estate planning documents are essential for Massachusetts residents?
Every Massachusetts resident should have a will, durable power of attorney, health care proxy, and living will to ensure comprehensive estate planning.
How can Medicaid eligibility be maintained while protecting assets?
We help clients establish irrevocable trusts to protect assets while maintaining Medicaid eligibility for long-term care needs.
What's the difference between revocable and irrevocable trusts?
Revocable trusts avoid probate while maintaining flexibility, while irrevocable trusts offer asset protection from taxes and creditors.
How do pet trusts work in estate planning?
Pet trusts provide immediate care funds and legal instructions for your pet's care, avoiding probate delays through specialized trust structures.
What happens if I die without a will in Massachusetts?
State intestacy laws will determine asset distribution, potentially disregarding your personal preferences for beneficiaries and guardianship.
How does business succession planning work?
We create customized plans for transferring business ownership, including valuation strategies, buy-sell agreements, and tax-efficient succession frameworks.
