Atty. Peter M. Shapland
Peter M. Shapland is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trusts, lgbt planning and 3 other areas of law.
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Peter M. Shapland is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Day Pitney LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1983). Educated at Northeastern University J.D. (—) and Northeastern University M.P.A. Tufts University B.A. cum laude (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Peter M. Shapland is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trusts, lgbt planning and 3 other areas of law
- Peter received a M.P.A. degree from Northeastern University, and has been licensed for 43 years
- Peter practices at Day Pitney LLP in Boston, MA
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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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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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