Atty. John K. Herbert III

Atty. John K. Herbert III

John K. Herbert III is a lawyer practicing trusts law, estate planning law, probate law and 2 other areas of law.

Boston Boston 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About John K. Herbert III at a glance

John K. Herbert III is an Attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Nichols & Pratt, LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, and tax. Admitted to practice in New York (1983), Massachusetts (1986), and Florida New Jersey (1987). Educated at Seton Hall University School of Law J.D. University of Virginia (J.D., 1982) and Princeton University (A.B., 1978). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John K. Herbert III is a lawyer practicing trusts law, estate planning law, probate law and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1978, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • John practices at Nichols & Pratt, LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

John K. Herbert III's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John K. Herbert III 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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Tax Law

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

John K. Herbert III is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Massachusetts →

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 John K. Herbert III

Where is John K. Herbert III's law office located?
John K. Herbert III's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Nichols & Pratt, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John K. Herbert III handle?
John K. Herbert III focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has John K. Herbert III practiced law?
John K. Herbert III has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did John K. Herbert III go to law school?
John K. Herbert III earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (A.B., 1978).
How can I contact John K. Herbert III for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Seton Hall University School of Law J.D. University of Virginia
- 1982
A.B.
Princeton University
- 1978

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1983
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1986
Florida New Jersey
Admitted: 1987

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