Attorney Brenda M. Rivard, P.C. is a distinguished elder law and estate planning firm with over 34 years of experience, dedicated to guiding individuals and families through significant life transitions. The firm stands out for its focused expertise in asset preservation, special needs planning, and Medicaid applications, offering personalized legal counsel as a trusted advisor and “primary care attorney” for clients.
Attorney Rivard adopts a comprehensive, client-centered approach, addressing the lifetime needs of individuals, couples, and families at all stages of life. She emphasizes planning for health care, incapacity, residential transitions, and the welfare of families, including those with minor or disabled children. The firm is committed to providing accessible service through video consultations, home visits, and appointments at hospitals or nursing homes when needed.
Services Offered
- Estate Planning
- Elder Law
- Special Needs Planning
- Medicaid Planning and Applications
- Estate Administration (Probate)
- Guardianships and Conservatorships
- Interfamily Real Estate Transactions
- Wills
- Trusts (including Revocable Trusts and Irrevocable Trusts)
- Health Care Proxies
- Durable Powers of Attorney
- Declarations of Homestead
- Asset Preservation
- Planning for Individuals with Disabilities
- Medicaid (MassHealth) Appeals
Serving clients throughout Massachusetts, the firm operates from a conveniently accessible office in West Boylston and offers flexible scheduling, including alternative appointment times by pre-arrangement. Attorney Rivard also contributes to public legal education through presentations and a radio show podcast.
