Estate Planning Attorney in Newton, MA

Elder Law-Integrated Estate Plans for Newton Families

Most estate plans address what happens after you’re gone. At Lannik Law, we build plans that address what happens while you’re still here, too. Attorney Susana Lannik is a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA), a credential issued by the National Elder Law Foundation and held by a small number of attorneys nationwide. That credential means every estate plan we create for Newton, Massachusetts clients is coordinated from the start with long-term care planning and MassHealth considerations, so a nursing home stay or chronic illness doesn’t unravel what you’ve built. We’ve been doing this work since 1991, with more than 40 years of combined experience in estate planning and elder law.

Virtual consultations are available for Newton residents who prefer to meet from home.

Ready to build a plan that helps protect your family for the long term? Call Lannik Law at (617) 431-2669 to schedule your consultation.

Estate Planning Services for Newton, MA Residents

We provide a full range of estate planning documents and strategies, matched to where you are in life and what you need to protect.

Wills & Trusts
A will directs how your assets are distributed and, for parents, names a guardian for minor children. Trusts, including options for beneficiaries with special needs, can allow assets to pass to your family without going through the Massachusetts probate court process. Properly structured trusts also can help manage exposure to Massachusetts’s estate tax, which carries a lower threshold than the federal exemption and affects more Newton families than many expect.

Powers of Attorney & Advance Directives
A durable power of attorney names someone to manage your financial and legal affairs if you can’t. A health care proxy names someone to make medical decisions on your behalf. Without these documents, a Massachusetts court may appoint a guardian or conservator through a public, time-consuming process that takes those decisions out of your hands.

Asset Protection & MassHealth Planning
Long-term care costs in Massachusetts can exhaust a family’s savings quickly. We coordinate estate planning with MassHealth (Medicaid) planning so that catastrophic care costs don’t compromise the assets you intend to pass on. Asset protection strategies are built into the plan from the start, not added as an afterthought.

Why Newton Clients Work With Lannik Law

The CELA credential isn’t honorary. Earning it requires demonstrated competency across elder law and estate planning, and it means Susana Lannik brings a level of integrated knowledge to every client engagement. Every plan begins with a comprehensive review of your assets, family dynamics, liabilities, and personal goals. Nothing is drafted until we understand the full picture.

We don’t use generic templates. Your plan reflects your family, your wishes, and the specific legal landscape you’re navigating. After your documents are executed, we maintain an ongoing relationship, offering periodic reviews as your circumstances or Massachusetts law changes. Susana Lannik’s ties to the Newton community, including her service on the Newton Chestnut Hill Historic Commission, reflect a genuine commitment to the people and families she serves here.

Start Your Estate Plan Today

Don’t wait for a health scare or family conflict to force the conversation. Newton residents can meet with us in person or virtually.

Call Lannik Law at (617) 431-2669 to schedule your estate planning consultation. Virtual appointments are available.