Atty. Cheryl N. Smith

Atty. Cheryl N. Smith

Cheryl N. Smith is a lawyer practicing taxation, estate planning, estate settlements and 3 other areas of law.

Boston Boston 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Cheryl N. Smith at a glance

Cheryl N. Smith is an Associate based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Bass, Doherty & Finks, P.C.. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, tax, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2001) and New Hampshire (2001). Educated at Suffolk University School of Law (J.D., 2000) and Boston University (B.A., 1995). Active member of New Hampshire, Massachusetts and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Cheryl N. Smith is a lawyer practicing taxation, estate planning, estate settlements and 3 other areas of law
  • Cheryl received a B.A. degree from Boston University in 1995, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Cheryl practices at Bass, Doherty & Finks, P.C. in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Cheryl N. Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Cheryl N. Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Cheryl N. Smith is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Massachusetts →

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 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

Common questions about Cheryl N. Smith

Where is Cheryl N. Smith's law office located?
Cheryl N. Smith's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Bass, Doherty & Finks, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Cheryl N. Smith handle?
Cheryl N. Smith focuses on probate, estate planning, tax, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Cheryl N. Smith practiced law?
Cheryl N. Smith has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Cheryl N. Smith go to law school?
Cheryl N. Smith earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A., 1995).
How can I contact Cheryl N. Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Suffolk University School of Law
- 2000
B.A.
Boston University
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 2001
New Hampshire
Admitted: 2001

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