Robert L. Surprenant, Esq., of Counsel is the founder of Surprenant, Beneski & Nunes, P.C. (formerly The Medicaid & Estate Planning Strategies Law Firm, P.C.) in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
He is a graduate of Northeastern University (B.A. in Business Administration) and Boston College Law School (J.D.). Mr. Surprenant is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts and is a frequent lecturer on elder law topics. He is co-author of The Southeastern Massachusetts Nursing Home Guide and produces Elder Law Today, a monthly publication on elder law issues. Mr. Surprenant is currently Of Counsel to the firm. He and his wife, Diane, live in New Bedford, Massachusetts and are the parents of six children and the grandparents of sixteen.
When an estate plan breaks down after someone dies, the options are limited but not nonexistent. In Massachusetts, you may be able to address certain issues through probate proceedings, trust […]
Erin L. Nunes, Esq., Managing Partner at Surprenant, Beneski & Nunes, P.C. As a managing partner of a Massachusetts-based estate planning and elder law firm, I often see firsthand the […]
Estate administration in Massachusetts typically takes 12 to 16 months, although simpler estates may be completed sooner, and more complex matters can take several years. The timeline depends on the […]
