Atty. Brooks Spencer Thayer

Atty. Brooks Spencer Thayer

Brooks Spencer Thayer is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, estate planning, elder law and 1 other area of law. Brooks received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1981, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Orleans Orleans 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Brooks Spencer Thayer at a glance

Brooks Spencer Thayer is a Principal based in Orleans, Massachusetts, practicing at La Tanzi, Spaulding & Landreth, LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1986) and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1987). Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1986) and Dartmouth College (A.B. Vanderbilt, 1981). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Past Director, Massachusetts Chapter) Estate Planning Council of Cape Cod (President, 2003-2005, Barnstable County and Massachusetts Bar Associations National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Serands clients in Orleans, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Brooks Spencer Thayer is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, estate planning, elder law and 1 other area of law
  • Brooks received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1981, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Brooks practices at La Tanzi, Spaulding & Landreth, LLP in Orleans, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Brooks Spencer Thayer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brooks Spencer Thayer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Orleans are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brooks Spencer Thayer

Where is Brooks Spencer Thayer's law office located?
Brooks Spencer Thayer's law practice is located in Orleans, Massachusetts. The firm is La Tanzi, Spaulding & Landreth, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brooks Spencer Thayer handle?
Brooks Spencer Thayer focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Brooks Spencer Thayer practiced law?
Brooks Spencer Thayer has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Brooks Spencer Thayer go to law school?
Brooks Spencer Thayer earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (A.B. Vanderbilt, 1981).
How can I contact Brooks Spencer Thayer for a consultation?
You can contact Brooks Spencer Thayer directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Brooks Spencer Thayer received?
Brooks Spencer Thayer's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University
- 1986
A.B. Vanderbilt
Dartmouth College
- 1981

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 1987

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