Estate Planning Attorneys Securing Family Stability in Barnstable County and Southern Massachusetts

The Law Office of Boyd & Boyd was established in 1976 and incorporated in 1992 by father-and-son founders. The staff at Boyd & Boyd, P.C. includes several family members. The firm has a cordial approach to the practice of law, translating the elaborate details of estate planning, wills, and trusts into simple English. Our intention is to provide you and your family with all the legal advice you need to know to make informed decisions and protect your estate and your family.

Boyd & Boyd, P.C. is honored to hold the highest rating in Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory. This is a rating by our peers who have granted us the “AV” rating, thereby endorsing the firm as possessing both the highest legal competence and highest ethical standards. Our firm is also listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. Few Cape Cod firms possess this honored recognition, and it acts as even more evidence of our focus on providing friendly and top-notch Estate Planning services and information.

Estate And Trust Planning Services

Having an estate plan is key for those who want to be able to plan ahead in order to protect their assets and control how they will be distributed. There are numerous details and steps that you may have to take on upon the passing of a loved one, including disclaimer planning, portability advice, updating the survivor’s plan, and other issues.

Strategic planning is vitally important to be certain that all aspects of your estate plan have been addressed, so that your loved ones can focus on what they need after your passing and not have to stress about the details of how your estate is being dealt with. Navigating the various estate planning options and trusts can take up a lot of time and focus for most clients.

Strategic planning and routine updates to your trust and estate plan are important steps to ensuring your assets and wealth are passed on according to your desires. At Boyd & Boyd, we have helped numerous families work their way through the process by providing legal information and advice in clear and direct terms to help you in making the right decisions to have a robust estate plan in place.

Asset Protection and Elder Law Services

Elder Law is a subcategory of Estate Planning in which attorneys focus on assisting clients in making plans for retirement, long term care, incapacity planning, and other legal issues specifically for people with disabilities and seniors. An Elder Law Attorney can provide services and guidance for a variety of aspects related to aging. From assisting with estate planning, wills, trusts, and asset protection to walking clients through health care planning, long-term care planning, financial representation, guardianship, and assisted living, an Elder Law Attorney’s primary focus is on the challenges that come with getting older. Aside from assisting customers with planning for their later years of their lives, our Elder Law Attorneys at Boyd & Boyd can also help families with many aspects related to asset protection and aging.

Trustee and Executor Services

In a revocable trust, most creators often assign a relative as the trustee who will take over the responsibility of managing the trust. Many families opt to add a professional co-trustee such as an attorney who has vast experience maneuvering through the ins-and-outs of trusts. A Trust Attorney will have a clear and helpful understanding of state and federal laws that can affect your estate and can be more equipped to ensure that every aspect of the trust and related legal issues are understood and conveyed in directed and uncomplicated English. The same goes for those who have found themselves with the sobering responsibility of being an executor for a loved one’s estate — an often intimidating task that can benefit from the guidance of a legal professional.

This removes the burden from your trustee relative and enables your wishes to be respected and your assets divided up the way you intended them to be. At Boyd & Boyd, the firm’s decades of experience managing trusts and helping families can remove the overwhelming confusion that often comes with most trust administration and estate administration factors.

How Can We Help?

Our Cape Cod estate planning attorneys’ approach is always client-centric, and we have the knowledge and experience to guide you on all your Estate Planning concerns. We work diligently to clarify the complexities and make the estate planning process simple and clear for all of our clients. Whether you are establishing a trust, need assistance understanding legal changes, or are unsure what steps to take in order to protect your assets and create a secure future for your beneficiaries and loved ones after your passing, our legal team is here to help. We are well-versed in all the current state and federal laws with regard to estates and inheritances and can help you through the process of preparing for the future, including assisting you with decisions about handing down wealth and assets to later generations in the most uncomplicated and least expensive manner possible.

About Barnstable County

Barnstable County is located in Massachusetts and comprises Cape Cod and associated islands. With a population of around 213,000 people as of 2020, Barnstable County was formed as part of the Plymouth Colony on June 2nd, 1685. It is one of the last separately functioning counties in Massachusetts, with the county government consisting of a legislative branch and an executive branch. Cape Cod is located in Barnstable County and offers some of the finest beaches in the world, and has been a historical and family-friendly vacation destination for decades. At Boyd & Boyd, we are honored to help Barnstable County families and neighbors to keep their assets protected and enjoy the calm and peaceful way of life in this wonderful corner of MA.

Call us at (508) 775-7800 for assistance or to learn more.

Sara Waters

19:35 01 Nov 23

Keats is a wonderful lawyer and really knows his field. He and his staff have been delights to work with.

Pamela Gordon

11:18 19 Oct 23

We scheduled an appointment with Keats Boyd III after attending a free informational seminar which demonstrated his team’s depth of knowledge and experience in estate planning. Keats explained the law, risks and benefits of various estate plans for both our personal and business needs. No doubt, he was totally focused on our best interest. As we were preparing for an international trip, Keats and his team expeditiously prepared our documents before our departure. Everyone was extremely helpful during the entire process and we feel confident that we have a sensible and comprehensive estate plan. Highly recommend Boyd & Boyd.

Pam Hart

17:42 28 Sep 23

I went to a two hour seminar, whichI wish was all day. There was so much information. I was very impressed and am very excited to have my consultation.

Bob

19:51 09 Aug 23

Keats did a fantastic job in supporting our estate planning needs. They were immediately responsive and explained all we needed to know. Highly recommended.

Nelson Frew

23:35 06 Aug 23

We have worked with Keats for the last 18 years. He has helped us establish and understand the trusts we need to ensure the best for our sons, and has kept us updated and informed about the changing tax laws and guidelines. His complimentary review sessions have helped us to keep up to date as well. He has been kind, helpful, respectful, and, most importantly, completely knowledgeable about the changing estate planning world. We highly recommend him and his firm.

Elaine Gerlt

23:34 27 Jul 23

I first went to the three day seminar last year. I felt very overwhelmed and lost. After attending again this year, I feel much more confident in my trust decisions. Keats and Wendy have been very kind, supportive and caring during this difficult decision. I highly recommend Boyd & Boyd.

Tabetha Avtges

16:33 27 Jul 23

I just sat through 3 days of seminars Boyd & Boyd offers to help my parents. I was pleasantly surprised at the details Keats went into each day. Very thorough presentations. Took time to answer all questions. Highly recommend.

Edward Breen

19:14 25 Jul 23

Boyd & Boyd takes the time to walk you through the entire process of creating the trust that is best for you. They also have the ability to simply explain some very complicated issues- which gives you peace of mind.Their seminars are timely and very educational with regards to tax law and estate changes that have or about to take place. I highly recommend Boyd & Boyd.