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Browse estate planning attorneys serving New Bedford, Massachusetts. Contact information and addresses listed below.
20 attorneys listed
Updated May 2026
New Bedford, MA
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Showing 20 estate planning attorneys in New Bedford, MA
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d'Oliveira & Associates, p.c.
930 Kempton St, New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 984-8400 good-legal-advice.com
Alves Law Group, P.C.
179 William St, New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 403-9813 alveslawgroup.com
Karabin Law
66 N 2nd St, New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 938-1990 karabinlaw.com
Brian M. Glover, PC - Attorney at Law
227 Union St #402, New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 990-4555 newbedfordrealestatelawyer.com
Surprenant, Beneski & Nunes P.C.
35 Arnold St, New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 994-5200 myfamilyestateplanning.com
Surprenant, Beneski & Nunes P.C.
35 Arnold St, New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 994-5200 myfamilyestateplanning.com
Law Offices of Tara M. George
11 N Orchard St, New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 996-0636 taramgeorgelaw.com
FURTADO LAW
93 Spring St, New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 992-0069 furtadodcflawyer.com
LAW OFFICE OF JENNIFER VELARDE
301 Herman Melville Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 996-0600 jenvelardelaw.co
Ashkar & Gomes, P.C.
13 Centre St #2, New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 901-9120 newbedfordattorney.com
Pateakos & Poulin, P.C.
324 Union St, New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 985-9535 pandplawpc.com
Markey & Walsh - Attorneys at Law
50 Homer's Wharf, New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 993-9711 msmw-law.com
Attorney Moira E. Tierney
128 Union St #303, New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 991-4064 moiratierneylaw.com
Horan McLean Law Offices
17 Orchard St, New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 991-2201 horanmclean.com
Lang Xifaras & Bullard
115 Orchard St, New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 992-1270 lxblaw.com
Law Office of Michael T. Friar
342 Union St, New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 994-2500 friarlaw.net
Law Offices of Beauregard, Burke and Franco
333 Union St, New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 993-0333 bbflawoffices.com
Williams, Quintin, & O'Leary
651 Orchard St # 200, New Bedford, MA 02744
(508) 992-7911 wqolaw.com
Feingold Bonnet-Hebert, P.C.
25 Elm St #201, New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 999-1119 fbhlegal.com
Mathieu & Mathieu
168 8th St, New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 996-8283
Estate planning attorneys in New Bedford help residents create wills trusts and powers of attorney that comply with Massachusetts law. Massachusetts has its own probate code and estate tax rules that require local legal knowledge. A local attorney can guide you through documents that reflect your wishes and meet state requirements.
What Does a Estate Planning Attorney in New Bedford Cost?
Estate planning attorney fees in Massachusetts vary widely. A simple will and basic documents may cost between 500 and 1,500 dollars. A comprehensive plan including a trust can range from 2,000 to 5,000 dollars or more. Hourly rates for estate planning attorneys in New Bedford generally fall between 250 and 500 dollars per hour. Complex estates or those involving tax planning may cost more. This is general information and not legal advice.
* Cost estimates are general ranges based on publicly available data and compiled using automated research tools. Actual fees vary by attorney and case complexity. This is not legal advice — consult directly with an attorney for fee specifics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What documents does an estate plan typically include in Massachusetts?
A basic estate plan in Massachusetts usually includes a last will and testament a durable power of attorney a health care proxy and a living will. For larger estates a revocable living trust may also be used to avoid probate.
Does Massachusetts have an estate tax and how does it affect planning?
Yes Massachusetts imposes an estate tax on estates valued over one million dollars as of 2024. This threshold is much lower than the federal exemption so proper planning is important to minimize tax liability for your heirs.
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