Senior Estate Planning & Elder Law Attorney

Responsibilities

• Conduct client meetings to develop custom estate planning and elder law strategies.
• Draft and review estate planning documents, including Revocable Living Trusts, Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Health Care Proxies.
• Handle estate administration and probate matters, assisting families in efficiently navigating the legal process after the passing of a loved one.
• Advocate for seniors and their families in matters of long-term care planning, Medicaid planning, and guardianship.
• Represent clients in probate court proceedings, trust administration matters, and elder law cases.
• Collaborate with paralegals and legal assistants, delegating work while maintaining oversight.
• Stay up to date on changes in Massachusetts estate planning, probate, and elder law to ensure clients receive the most current legal guidance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in estate planning, estate administration, probate, and elder law.
• Strong case management skills and the ability to navigate Massachusetts probate and elder law processes with confidence.
• A client-first mindset—seeing each case as an opportunity to protect and support families through life’s transitions.
• Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to handle complex cases independently while also collaborating with a dedicated legal team.
• Active member in good standing with the Massachusetts State Bar.
• Experience advocating for clients in probate hearings, elder law disputes, and Medicaid planning cases.

About the Role

The Law Office of Polly Tatum is a firm focused on Estate Planning, Elder Law, and Probate, serving clients across Central Massachusetts and the entire State with compassion, clarity, and excellence.

Benefits

The Law Office of Polly Tatum offers a competitive compensation package, including a salary range of $150,000 - $170,000 per year.

Pay

$150,000 - $170,000/year

Schedule

N/A

Skills

Seasoned estate planning and probate attorney, compassionate advocate, proactive professional, fast-growing law firm, and supportive team environment.