Estate planning, elder law, and probate attorneys for Rockport families.
Appointments available just up the road in Gloucester.
Whether you are putting a will and trust in place, planning ahead for an aging parent, or settling a loved one's estate, you don't have to drive to Boston for careful, experienced counsel. DaltonMurray serves Rockport families from our main office in Topsfield, and appointments can be made at our Gloucester office, minutes away.
Initial consultation: $250.
Estate Planning Built Around Cape Ann Families
Rockport families tend to hold what matters most in real property and in homes kept for generations. That is exactly what a clear estate plan is meant to protect.
Rockport is a small Cape Ann town where many families have owned the same home for decades, and where a primary residence often sits alongside a cottage or a piece of coastal property that everyone wants to keep in the family. Those are the assets that make a clear estate plan worth having, and the ones that cause the most heartache when there isn't one.
Cape Ann has long been part of our practice, so we know Rockport and the realities of Cape Ann property. We help families choose between a will and a trust, keep a treasured home out of probate, and plan around the Massachusetts estate tax, which applies to estates over two million dollars and can quietly catch a property-rich coastal estate.
We also help Rockport families care for aging parents, putting durable powers of attorney and health care proxies in place before they are needed, and using Medicaid (MassHealth) planning to help protect the family home. When a loved one passes, we guide the family through probate at the Essex Probate and Family Court and handle the filings for you.
One conversation gives you a clear picture of where you stand. No pressure, no obligation. Initial consultation: $250.
Main office: 458 Boston Street (Route 1), 2nd Floor, Suite 6, Topsfield
Appointments also in Gloucester: 224 Washington Street
Gloucester is about 10 minutes from Rockport. Daytime, evening, and virtual appointments. Initial consultation: $250.
Essex Probate & Family Court
36 Federal Street, Salem, MA 01970
(978) 744-1020
Hears probate, estate administration, and guardianship matters for Rockport and Cape Ann residents. Many routine matters are handled virtually, and we manage all filings for you.
Helpful Resources for Rockport Families
Start with answers, not appointments. These guides and tools were written by our attorneys for exactly the questions clients ask first.
Common Questions from Rockport Clients
Where is a Rockport resident's probate or estate matter handled?
Rockport is in Essex County, so probate, estate administration, and guardianship matters are heard by the Essex Probate and Family Court. Cape Ann filings go to the Salem session at 36 Federal Street, Salem. We prepare and file everything on your behalf.
Where do you meet Rockport clients?
Topsfield is our main office, at 458 Boston Street (Route 1), 2nd Floor, Suite 6. Appointments at other offices can be made, and we also meet by video and offer evening appointments. Initial consultation: $250.
Do I have to go to court to get an estate plan?
No. Your will, trust, and powers of attorney are prepared in our office, with no court involvement. Probate, which happens after someone passes away, does go through the court, and we handle that process for you from start to finish.
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