Amherst, MA · 6 firms
Probate and estate lawyers in Amherst
Every firm below has an office serving Amherst and at least one attorney credentialed by ACTEC, NELF or a certifying board (this state’s bar publishes no number to check against). Nearest first.
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6 firms serving Amherst
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Firms around Amherst
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| Firm | Practice | Distance | Open |
|---|---|---|---|
Shatz, Schwartz & Fentin, P.C. Northampton, MA · 1 certifiedListed for an attorney's ACTEC, NELF or board-certification credential. The Massachusetts bar publishes no license number to check against. | Elder law · Estate litigation · Estate planning · Probate · Trust administration | 7 mi | See firm |
| Northampton, MA · 1 certifiedListed for an attorney's ACTEC, NELF or board-certification credential. The Massachusetts bar publishes no license number to check against. | Elder law | 7 mi | Call (413) 582-1225See firm |
| Holyoke, MA · 1 certifiedListed for an attorney's ACTEC, NELF or board-certification credential. The Massachusetts bar publishes no license number to check against. | Estate planning | 15 mi | Call (413) 567-8411See firm |
Bulkley, Richardson and Gelinas, LLP Springfield, MA · 1 certifiedListed for an attorney's ACTEC, NELF or board-certification credential. The Massachusetts bar publishes no license number to check against. | Estate planning · Probate · Trust administration | 18 mi | Call (413) 272-6278See firm |
Gina M. Barry, Attorney at Law Springfield, MA · 2 certifiedListed for an attorney's ACTEC, NELF or board-certification credential. The Massachusetts bar publishes no license number to check against. | Elder law | 19 mi | Call (413) 781-0560See firm |
John L. Roberts, Attorney at Law Longmeadow, MA · 1 certifiedListed for an attorney's ACTEC, NELF or board-certification credential. The Massachusetts bar publishes no license number to check against. | Elder law | 21 mi | Call (413) 567-5600See firm |
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