Estate Planning In Massachusetts and New Hampshire
Trust Administration
Probate
What is Estate Planning?
Estate Planning
An estate can take an entire lifetime to build, and without proper protection, only minutes to destroy. Planning ahead can ensure that your estate is managed just the way you want it to, even when you’re not able to do it yourself.
Trust Administration
If you’ve lost a loved one, you likely want time to grieve without having to think about what comes next. In the Trust Administration process, we’ll handle the next steps, making sure that your loved one’s final requests are handled with the care and dignity they deserve.
Probate
After a person’s death, there are legal steps that must be taken to settle their estate with the government and whatever creditors they may owe. The process can be long and stressful, but there are ways to make the process easier.
Our Mission
KLG Estate Planning and Probate Attorneys was founded with the primary goal of protecting New England families through comprehensive estate planning, trust administration, and wealth preservation. By creating strong and binding estate plans, we protect the lasting legacies families in Massachusetts and New Hampshire have built over time, preventing the destruction or misuse of generational assets.
Areas We Serve
KLG Estate Planning has offices in Andover, Massachusetts, and Rye, New Hampshire, and we work with families across both states. Whether you live near Boston, in the Merrimack Valley, on the New Hampshire Seacoast, or anywhere else in Massachusetts or New Hampshire, our attorneys can build you an estate plan that fits your state’s specific tax and probate rules.
Estate Planning
As estate planning attorneys representing clients in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, KLG wants to ensure that you and your family have everything you need to legally protect the home, possessions, and assets you’ve amassed throughout your life.
Probate
After the loss of a loved one, it’s completely normal to be at a loss for what comes next. While KLG Estate Planning Attorneys have helped with all parts of the grieving process, we can help with the legal side of death.
Wealth Preservation
Wealth preservation is just that: it’s protecting the assets you’ve accrued over a lifetime from lawsuits, creditors, or other entities who may want to stake a claim.
Our Firm
It takes a lifetime to create the life you have, and protecting that life should be a priority. At KLG Estate Planning and Probate Attorneys, we take your priorities and make them ours, creating comprehensive trusts and estate plans to best suit your needs. We take care to customize your plan to best address your family’s unique needs and circumstances. The best way to ensure the security of the assets you hold dear and pass them along to the people you cherish? Start with a plan.
There are no guarantees in life. The only way to protect yourself for the unexpected is to plan for it. Let the Massachusetts and New Hampshire estate planning and probate attorneys at KLG guide you through the process. Contact us today at (978) 788-9142 to schedule your appointment.
What Our Clients Say
They made planning and putting together my trust an easy and effortless job. They answered all my questions and helped me to better understand the process. Thank you!
Kathryn C.
Carah Kiley made the process of estate planning seamless. She was very helpful in all aspects of this undertaking and was very knowledgeable and efficient.
KELLY W.
Experienced and personable attorney, Thomas Kiley, Jr. is a wonderful addition to your legal needs.
Sylvie J.
Attorney Carah Kiley professionally guided me through the daunting process of developing a trust. She is highly knowledgeable, detail-oriented and a pleasure to work with. I would recommend that anyone seeking trust and estate planning services contacts her before going elsewhere. Thank you.
Todd L.
I can’t thank Doug and the team at Kiley Law enough for all they did for me. And I can’t recommend them enough. You will not find a better team to represent you!
Fred F.
Trust Administration
A trust is a living document which should be adjusted as life changes.
Ready to Create Your Legacy?
If you are ready to start your legacy planning, contacting our office is the first step.
Trust & Estate Litigation
We have years of trial experience to defend the estate and the chosen beneficiaries.
Why Hire Us For Estate Planning?
With more than 40 years of legal experience representing accident victims, the attorneys at KLG understand the importance of supporting families. Considering the “what-ifs” in life is never an easy process, and it may be difficult to face and make the necessary decisions that lead to a complete estate plan. We focus on walking you through the entire estate planning process, gaining a complete understanding of your goals, while providing guidance and care through the complicated legal system. Our goal is, and has always been, to achieve end results for our clients that are favorable and in their best interests.
Since its inception, KLG has worked to protect and educate residents in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and surrounding areas about the benefit and necessity of estate planning, asset protection, trust administration, and probate. Founded by one of Massachusetts’ most respected legal minds, Thomas M. Kiley, KLG is comprised of a talented team of attorneys and professionals committed to the protection and preservation of your legacy.
Remember, security begins with a plan.
Solid Reputation
At KLG, our process is simple: Do what’s best for the client. We know how difficult legacy conversations can be, which is why many people avoid them. However, we hope that clients of KLG find comfort in our professionalism and knowledge base.
For more than 40 years, our attorneys have built a reputation of excellence in the legal community, successfully defending clients in need. Our attorneys have been named to prestigious legal listings such as Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 40 Under 40, and National Trial Lawyers Association, and have been rated highly on Avvo and Martindale-Hubbell.
When you choose KLG as your estate planning partner, you’re working with a team who has proven themselves as a formidable, compassionate and thorough teammate for their clients.
Personalized Attention
Your estate plan should be crafted specifically to address your needs and desired outcomes. It is not a one-size-fits-all process – no two people will have the exact same plan. With that in mind, KLG Estate Planning and Probate Attorneys take the time to learn about you, your family and your preferred end results before creating your plan. Your estate plan isn’t something that can or should be taken lightly; it’s a living document that must be created and maintained with purpose.
When you work with KLG, you’re working with us for years to come, from creation, through your life updates, all through administration with your trustees and beneficiaries. Because we expect our relationship to be ongoing, we create lasting bonds with our clients, making ourselves available for regular visits and phone calls, so you never have to wonder about your plan.
Free Consultation
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Meet Our Attorneys
Carah Kiley
Thomas Kiley, Jr.
Thomas Kiley, Sr.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does an estate planning attorney do?
An estate planning attorney helps you put your wishes for your family and your assets into legally binding documents. That includes drafting a will, setting up a trust if needed, naming guardians for minor children, and appointing someone to make medical or financial decisions for you if you become unable to.
Do I need a will or a trust in Massachusetts?
Most Massachusetts families benefit from having both. A will names guardians and directs how any remaining assets are distributed, while a trust can move assets to your family without going through Massachusetts probate court, which saves time and keeps your affairs private.
How much does estate planning cost in Massachusetts?
Cost depends on how complex your estate is and whether your plan includes a trust.
What's the difference between estate planning in Massachusetts and New Hampshire?
The biggest difference is estate tax: Massachusetts taxes estates above a set exemption amount, while New Hampshire has no state estate tax at all. Because of this, families who own property or split time between both states often need a plan that accounts for both sets of rules.
When should I create an estate plan?
The best time to create an estate plan is now, not just when you feel “old enough” or “wealthy enough.” Marriage, having children, buying a home, or starting a business are all common moments when families come to KLG to put a plan in place for the first time.
Does KLG serve both Massachusetts and New Hampshire?
Yes. KLG has offices in Andover, Massachusetts, and Rye, New Hampshire, and our attorneys are licensed to practice in both states, so we can build one plan that works no matter which side of the border you’re on.