Top best Estate Planning Lawyers Near me in ZIP 03060

Judith L. Bomster, Esquire is a partner of Butenhof & Bomster, PC, practicing in the areas of trusts, estate planning, special needs planning, and elder law with an emphasis on tailoring estate plans and public benefits eligibility to ensure long-term financial security for clients and their families.. She is an affiliate member and serves on the publication committee of the Special Needs Alliance (SNA), a national, invitation-only network of lawyers dedicated to Disability and Public Benefits Law. Additionally, she is a member and former chair and vice-chair of the New Hampshire Bar Association’s Ethics Committee. She is a fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC).. Known as a knowledgeable and clear communicator, Judith widely shares her expertise through continuing legal education programs with the NH Bar Association and by addressing numerous private and local organizations.

John has over 25 years of practice experience in California Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. John has operated operated his own law firm and, earlier in his career, was also the first in-house corporate counsel to a New Hampshire based 200+ employee technology company. John practices in the areas of estate planning, probate, trusts & estates, general business law and succession planning, and contracts. John is also a member of the New Hampshire Bar Associations’ Elder Law, Estate Planning and Probate Law Section, the Corporate, Banking and Business Law Section, and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.

Amanda Steenhuis focuses her practice on estate planning, guardianships, and probate and trust administration. Amanda is a client-centered attorney dedicated to helping individuals and families create comprehensive estate plans tailored to their goals and needs. She has shaped her practice on a foundation of a decade of litigation, which guides her in counseling clients on the best way to achieve their goals, such as avoiding probate, caring for an incapacitated loved one, or administering an estate layered in complexities or discord.. Amanda grew up in Kentucky, studied at the University of Louisville, and graduated from Cornell Law School. Amanda’s experiences, both personal and professional, help her bring a deeper level of understanding and passion to her work. When her father passed away after a painfully short battle with brain cancer she was thrust into a new and confusing world of probate administration. Her probate attorney guided her through that difficult time and helped her feel confident that she was honoring her father’s wishes. Now she values the opportunity to help clients plan for the future and give their loved ones the tools they need to move forward. For individuals faced with the confusing prospect of probate court and trust administration, she knows firsthand how helpful it is to have someone by your side. As an estate planning and probate attorney, Amanda is committed to helping clients feel confident about the complex legal decisions they face.. Prior to working in trusts and estates, Amanda spent many years working as a criminal defense attorney where she helped vulnerable people navigate the legal system. She worked closely with judges, counselors, and law enforcement on the Hillsborough County Adult Drug Court to help individuals with significant substance use disorders rebuild their lives. She has a true appreciation of how the intersection of life’s stressors impacts families and the need to have an experienced and knowledgeable attorney to guide you in planning for your future. Amanda understands the impact of substance use and mental illness on families and brings this knowledge and compassion to her work in guardianships, estate planning, and complex litigation.