Michelle Diane Beneski
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Experience:
22 years
Language(s):
English
Michelle Beneski | Hyannis Estate Lawyer
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Main Office
336 South Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
Office Hours
Monday - Friday8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Other Locations
New Bedford
35 Arnold Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
Easton
45 Bristol Drive
Easton, MA 02375
Surprenant, Beneski & Nunes P.C.
About Michelle
Michelle is a compassionate professional who provides peace of mind to her clients. She is a Certified Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation which means she is uniquely qualified to serve the interests of older, maturing populations by having met comprehensive and strict requirements. Michelle is one of only 24 CELAs in the state of Massachusetts. To learn more about this special designation, please visit www.nelf.org. Michelle is also licensed in the state of Connecticut.
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Experience
Managing Partner
Surprenant & Beneski, P.C.
Present
Hyannis, MA
Admission
Massachusetts
2003
Education
University of Florida, College of Law, Graduate Tax Program
LL.M. (Taxation)
1991
Recognitions & Achievements
Associations
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Member of National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Wealth Counsel, Massachusetts Forum of Estate Planning Attorneys
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Serves on the Advisory Board for Coastline Elderly Services, Inc.
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Previously served on the Board of Directors for Coastline Elderly Services, Inc.
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Adjunct Professor at Suffolk Law School2018
Honors / Awards
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Recipient of the Community Nurse Women’s Star Power Award2019
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Named to Thompson Reuters / Boston Magazine’s Super Lawyer® list2012 - 2013 / 2017 - 2019
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Recognized on Top Women Lawyers list by Thomas Reuters / Boston Magazine2018 - 2019
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Firm recognized with Hope Award from Southcoast Healthcare VNA2018
Notable Work
Cases
“We were terrifically impressed with Michelle Beneski for her knowledge, her sincere interest in our goals and the respect she showed us, even though we aren’t wealthy! We are grateful to Surprenant & Beneski for laying the groundwork with us for an estate plan and look forward to a long relationship with them.” (M. MacInnis, 2/19)
Publications
Guide to Retirement & Beyond Medicaid Planning
2018
Newsletter for Professionals The Elder Law Advocate
2011
Self Published Elder Care Guide for SE Mass, Cape Cod and Surrounding Areas
2010
Self Published The Consumer's Guide to Medicaid Planning
2010
Self Published The Nuts and Bolts Guide to Veteran's Aid & Attendance Benefits
2010
Self Published The Alzheimer's Legal Survival Guide
2010
Self Published The Family Wealth Report
2010
Reing Clients in a New Legal Landscape Planning for a Single Person in Crisis Mode
present / 2008
Consumer CD on IRA Inheritance Trusts IRA Inheritance Trusts
2007
Monthly Newsletter | Elder Law Today
Additional Info
Founded 1965
Surprenant, Beneski & Nunes P.C. Highlights
Estate, Elder Law, Nursing Home
Firm Size:
1
Firm Locations:
1
Languages:
English
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