We’re excited to announce that we are now part of
Conn Kavanaugh LLP.
We’re excited to announce that we are now part of
Conn Kavanaugh LLP.
Elder Law, Estate Planning, Estate Administration
My practice has moved to Conn Kavanaugh Rosenthal Peisch & Ford, LLP (“Conn Kavanaugh LLP”) to provide you with improved service and a full range of legal expertise. This partnership strengthens my ability to offer you and your family the very best legal assistance.
I appreciate the opportunity to assist you with your legal work and look forward to continuing our relationship to ensure you reach your planning goals.
To begin the transition, please update your contact information by clicking the button below. Once your contacts are updated, you will receive a letter by Docusign to authorize me to bring your records to Conn Kavanaugh LLP.
Bar Admissions
Massachusetts
North Carolina
Patricia M. Shumaker practices primarily in the areas of complex estate planning, trust and estate administration, elder law, and long-term care planning. Ms. Shumaker provides comprehensive planning for the costs of long-term care including the application and appeal for Medicaid benefits. Ms. Shumaker is a cum laude graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law where she was the articles editor for the ABA Real Property, Trust & Estate Journal and was named to the Order of the Coif. She is an undergraduate of the University of Massachusetts in Amherst.
Boston
1 Federal Street
Boston, MA 02210
Norwell
99 Derby Street
Derby Corporate Center
Hingham, MA 02043
Elder Law, Estate Planning, Estate Administration
My practice has moved to Conn Kavanaugh Rosenthal Peisch & Ford, LLP (“Conn Kavanaugh LLP”) to provide you with improved service and a full range of legal expertise. This partnership strengthens my ability to offer you and your family the very best legal assistance.
I appreciate the opportunity to assist you with your legal work and look forward to continuing our relationship to ensure you reach your planning goals.
To begin the transition, please update your contact information by clicking the button below. Once your contacts are updated, you will receive a letter by Docusign to authorize me to bring your records to Conn Kavanaugh LLP.
Estate Planning
Involves developing easy-to-follow instructions to protect your wealth during your lifetime, authorize the people you trust to support your decisions and pass your assets to your loved ones upon your death in a simple, tax-effective, private way.
Trust and Estate Administration
Involves assisting individuals charged with the responsibility of managing assets, filing tax returns and making distributions to beneficiaries to ensure that all legal and tax requirements are met for a speedy, cost-effective transition of wealth.
Elder Law and Long-term Care
Involves developing a plan to protect your wealth in the event you need nursing care during your lifetime. Massachusetts has excellent protection for married couples in this situation and knowing the rules prior to a change in health is essential to protecting your wealth.
Estate Plan Implementation and Funding
Involves titling your assets in a way that will avoid Probate, ensure the application of full tax exemptions and protect your wealth for future generations.
Bar Admissions
Massachusetts
North Carolina
Patricia M. Shumaker practices primarily in the areas of complex estate planning, trust and estate administration, elder law, and long-term care planning. Ms. Shumaker provides comprehensive planning for the costs of long-term care including the application and appeal for Medicaid benefits. Ms. Shumaker is a cum laude graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law where she was the articles editor for the ABA Real Property, Trust & Estate Journal and was named to the Order of the Coif. She is an undergraduate of the University of Massachusetts in Amherst.
- University of South Carolina School of Law, Columbia, South Carolina, J.D. cum laude
- Law Journal: ABA Real Property, Trust & Estate Journal, Articles Editor
- Moot Court Bar, Competition Team Memberr
- President of Women in Law Organization
- University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts
- Cali Award in Professional Responsibility , 1999 – 2000
- Karen Lee Scholarship Award, 1998 – 1999
- Order of the Coif
- Massachusetts Bar Association (MBA), Member
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and MA Chapter (MANAELA), Member
- Boston Estate Planning Council (BEPC), Member
Education
University of South Carolina School of Law, Columbia, South Carolina, J.D. cum laude
Law Journal: ABA Real Property, Trust & Estate Journal, Articles Editor
Moot Court Bar, Competition Team Memberr
President of Women in Law Organization
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts
Honors and Awards
Cali Award in Professional Responsibility , 1999 – 2000
Karen Lee Scholarship Award, 1998 – 1999
Order of the Coif
Professional Associations and Membership
Massachusetts Bar Association (MBA), Member
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and MA Chapter (MANAELA), Member
Boston Estate Planning Council (BEPC), Member