Atty. Bryce J. Helfer

Atty. Bryce J. Helfer

Bryce is an associate in Nixon Peabody’s Private Clients group. Bryce counsels families within the United States and abroad concerning the strategic dispositions of their assets, employing strategies that prioritize tax minimization, creditor protection, disability planning, and family wealth preservation.

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Profile Summary

About Bryce J. Helfer at a glance

Bryce J. Helfer is a trusts attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Hemenway & Barnes LLP. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association. Educated at University of Maryland (—, 2012) and College of Charleston (—). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Bryce is an associate in Nixon Peabody’s Private Clients group
  • Bryce counsels families within the United States and abroad concerning the strategic dispositions of their assets, employing strategies that prioritize tax minimization, creditor protection, disability planning, and family wealth preservation
  • Bryce also serves as a fiduciary, overseeing the management and administration of estate and trust plans
  • What do you focus on?
  • I assist clients in developing estate plans tailored to meet their unique needs
  • I also counsel fiduciaries and trust beneficiaries relating to rights and obligations within estate and trust disputes, and I assist families with navigating contested and non-contested guardianship and conservatorship proceedings
  • Outside of the office, I frequently write and speak on various topics including guardianship, conservatorship, estate planning strategies to support individuals with mental illness and substance abuse, avoiding strife in blended families, and assisted reproductive technology considerations within estate planning

Practice Areas Explained

Bryce J. Helfer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bryce J. Helfer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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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 Boston 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

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Where is Bryce J. Helfer's law office located?
Bryce J. Helfer's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Hemenway & Barnes LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bryce J. Helfer handle?
Bryce J. Helfer focuses on trusts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
Where did Bryce J. Helfer go to law school?
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What awards or recognition has Bryce J. Helfer received?
Bryce J. Helfer's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates; Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — : Ones to Watch.

Education

University of Maryland
- 2012
College of Charleston
- In Progress
Georgetown University
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — : Ones to Watch
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association

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