Atty. John W. Donahue

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.

Waltham Waltham 15 yrs experience 15 year
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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

Practice Areas Explained

John W. Donahue's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John W. Donahue handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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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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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John W. Donahue

Where is John W. Donahue's law office located?
John W. Donahue's law practice is located in Waltham, Massachusetts. The firm is Cushing & Dolan, P.C. Attorneys At Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John W. Donahue handle?
John W. Donahue focuses on estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has John W. Donahue practiced law?
John W. Donahue has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did John W. Donahue go to law school?
John W. Donahue earned their education at (J.D., 2011); (B.A. History, 2008).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Suffolk University Law School
- 2011
B.A. History
Boston College
- 2008

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 2011

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