Family law and estate planning attorneys for Cape Ann.
Divorce, custody, wills, trusts, and probate, with appointments at our Gloucester office on Washington Street.
Gloucester, Rockport, and Manchester-by-the-Sea families often have homes held for generations, family businesses, and property worth protecting. DaltonMurray serves Cape Ann from our main office in Topsfield, and appointments can be made at our Gloucester office.
We respond to all inquiries within one business day. Urgent matters same day.
Towns in the Cape Ann Region
Choose your town for local details: which court hears your matter, and the guides clients from your community use most.
Gloucester
Family law and estate planning, with appointments on Washington Street.
Rockport »
Estate planning for Cape Ann's coastal homes and cottages.
Manchester-by-the-Sea »
Sophisticated trusts and estate tax planning.
One Firm for Cape Ann Families
Homes held for generations, family businesses, and seasonal income shape both a divorce and an estate plan here.
Cape Ann families often hold their wealth in property: a house that has passed through generations, a cottage or second home, a boat, or a share in a family business. Those assets shape a divorce, and they are exactly the ones a good estate plan protects.
In a divorce, seasonal and self-employment income, common in fishing, the trades, and tourism, takes careful documentation when child support or alimony is calculated. A family home with decades of history needs a clear plan, whether it is sold, kept, or bought out.
In estate planning, property values matter. Massachusetts taxes estates worth more than two million dollars, and a primary home plus a waterfront or second property can cross that line sooner than families expect. We help families choose between a will and a trust, keep a home out of probate, and plan for long-term care.
Topsfield is our main office. Appointments at our Gloucester office on Washington Street can be made, daytime or evening, and we also meet by video.
224 Washington Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
Topsfield is our main office, at 458 Boston Street (Route 1), 2nd Floor, Suite 6. Appointments at our Gloucester office can be made, daytime or evening, and we also meet by video.
Essex Probate & Family Court
Salem session: 36 Federal Street, Salem, MA 01970 ยท (978) 744-1020
Hears divorce, custody, guardianship, and probate matters for Cape Ann residents. Many routine matters are handled virtually, and we prepare and file everything on your behalf.
Helpful Legal Tools for Cape Ann Families
Start with answers, not appointments. These guides and tools cover the questions Cape Ann clients ask first.
Common Questions from Cape Ann Clients
Where are divorce, custody, and probate cases for Cape Ann residents heard?
Gloucester, Rockport, and Manchester-by-the-Sea are in Essex County, so divorce, custody, guardianship, and probate 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 Cape Ann 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.
Can a Cape Ann home push an estate over the Massachusetts estate tax threshold?
It can. Massachusetts taxes estates worth more than two million dollars, and real estate counts toward that total. A primary home plus a cottage or waterfront property can cross the line sooner than families expect, which is why it is worth planning early.
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