The legal basics every young family needs, done properly.
Georgetown attracts families putting down roots: first homes, young kids, busy lives. The two legal matters those families most often put off, a will and a clear custody arrangement, happen to be the two we make easiest to get done.
We respond to all inquiries within one business day. Urgent matters same day.
How we help Georgetown families:
Most Georgetown parents we meet don't have a will. Here is what that actually means, and how simple fixing it is.
If you die without a will in Massachusetts, state law decides who inherits, and a court decides who raises your children if both parents are gone. For most parents, that second sentence is the one that gets the will written. Naming a guardian for your kids is the single most important clause in any young family's estate plan.
The good news: a complete plan for a young family, wills, guardian designations, healthcare proxies, and powers of attorney, is straightforward, and we offer flat-fee arrangements for estate planning so you know the cost before we start.
On the family law side, Georgetown parents come to us for custody and support matters handled sensibly: parenting plans built around real schedules, and child support calculated correctly under the Massachusetts guidelines from the start.
Either way, the first step is the same: one conversation, a clear picture of where you stand, and a plain-English plan for getting it handled.
458 Boston Street (Route 1)
2nd Floor, Suite 6
Topsfield, MA 01983
About 15 minutes from Georgetown. On-site parking. Daytime, evening, and virtual appointments.
Essex Probate & Family Court
Salem session: 36 Federal Street, Salem · (978) 744-1020
Lawrence session: Fenton Judicial Center, 2 Appleton Street, Lawrence · (978) 686-9692
Both sessions hear divorce, custody, guardianship, and probate matters for Georgetown residents. Many routine matters are now handled virtually, and we prepare and file everything in the session appropriate for your case.
Start with answers, not appointments. These guides and tools were written by our attorney for the questions Georgetown clients ask first.
Georgetown is in Essex County, so divorce, custody, guardianship, and probate matters are heard by the Essex Probate and Family Court, which sits in Salem (36 Federal Street) and Lawrence (Fenton Judicial Center, 2 Appleton Street). We prepare and file everything on your behalf, in the session appropriate for your case.
If you have children, yes, urgently. A will is where you name the guardian who would raise your kids if something happened to both parents. Without one, that decision goes to a court applying state law, without your input. Everything else a will does is secondary to that.
We offer flat-fee arrangements for estate planning, so you'll know the full cost at the first conversation, before any work begins. For most young families the complete package is far less than people expect.
Tell us a little about your situation and we'll reach out within one business day. No obligation, no pressure. Just a conversation with someone who can help.