Atty. John W. Donahue
John Donahue specializes in working with individuals and families to address their dynamic estate planning, business succession planning, elder law, estate and trust administration and tax needs. Believing in a client-centric approach, John works with families to develop unique estate plans by incorporating client goals of minimizing estate taxes, avoiding probate, efficiently transferring assets to beneficiaries, special needs planning and protection of assets from the cost of long-term care.
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About John W. Donahue at a glance
John W. Donahue is a Partner based in Waltham, Massachusetts, practicing at Cushing & Dolan, P.C. Attorneys At Law. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on estate planning. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2011). Educated at Suffolk University Law School (J.D., 2011) and Boston College (B.A. History, 2008). Active member of Massachusetts Bar Association, Member, 2011 - Present. Serands clients in Waltham, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Donahue specializes in working with individuals and families to address their dynamic estate planning, business succession planning, elder law, estate and trust administration and tax needs
- Believing in a client-centric approach, John works with families to develop unique estate plans by incorporating client goals of minimizing estate taxes, avoiding probate, efficiently transferring assets to beneficiaries, special needs planning and protection of assets from the cost of long-term care
- John regularly works with special needs clients and families to preserve current benefits and to plan for the long-term maintenance of support networks as caregivers and guardians age or become unable to continue to provide the same level of involvement
- John has lectured at educational seminars for other attorneys, C.P.A.s, and financial advisors on topics for Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (M.C.L.E.) and the Foundation for Continuing Education concerning income tax planning, effective planning strategies for aging clients concerned about long-term care, and MassHealth applications
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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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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 Waltham 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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