Our Practice Areas

Whatever brought you here today, it matters to someone you love. These are the matters we handle for North Shore families, with clarity, honesty, and genuine care.

Estate Planning, Elder Law & Probate

Beyond wills and trusts, our estate planning attorneys help with care for aging parents, MassHealth, special needs, estate tax, and settling an estate.

Elder Law: Planning for Mom and Dad

Caring for aging parents is one of the hardest things families face. The right plan, made early, protects their dignity, their savings, and your peace of mind.

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MassHealth Crisis Planning

When a loved one needs long-term care and the family has not planned ahead, there is still a great deal that can be done.

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Probate & Estate Administration

When a loved one passes away, we help executors and administrators through the Massachusetts probate process from start to finish.

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Special Needs Planning

Provide for a family member with a disability in a way that enhances their life without disqualifying them from the government benefits they depend on.

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Estate Tax Planning

Massachusetts has its own estate tax, with a threshold that captures many ordinary families. With the right plan, that tax can often be significantly reduced or eliminated.

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Asset Protection

The right plan, made early, can be highly effective in protecting your assets before problems arise, and in keeping your family's assets in the family.

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Business Succession Planning

Pass the business to family, sell it to an employee, or bring in outside buyers. Your outcome depends heavily on well-informed planning.

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Charitable Planning

Structure gifts to the causes that matter to you in ways that also make financial sense for your family and your estate.

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Veterans Benefits

Many veterans, and their surviving spouses, are eligible for valuable Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits they never knew existed. We help you pursue them.

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Young Adult Readiness Package

When your child turns 18, you legally lose the right to their medical and financial information. A flat-fee package, executed with a real attorney, fixes that before move-in day.

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What Our Clients Say

Families across the North Shore trust DaltonMurray with the decisions that matter most. · Read their reviews on Google

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

"Clint Dalton was amazing to work with. He took what is a very overwhelming and tense situation, and made it easy to understand and far less overwhelming."

Grant K.  ·  Google Review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

"Attorney Clint Dalton provided first-class service, patience and counsel in family law, making a sometimes tense situation palatable while being a strong advocate on my behalf."

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

"We just went through a divorce. Clint and his team made the process easy and stress free, which is unusual in a divorce. Thanks for all the help!"

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