Surprenant, Beneski & Nunes P.C. is a premier estate planning and elder law firm serving clients throughout Southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod, and the Islands. The firm stands out for its exceptional expertise, with lead partners Daniel Surprenant and Michelle Beneski being two of only 24 attorneys in Massachusetts certified as elder law attorneys by the National Elder Law Foundation. This distinction ensures clients receive knowledgeable, compassionate guidance for complex legal matters related to aging, asset protection, and legacy planning.
The firm takes a collaborative, client-centered approach, working closely with individuals and families to design tailored plans that address their unique circumstances and long-term objectives. Their process involves understanding each client’s estate—including real estate, investments, and insurance—and helping assemble a support team of healthcare agents, guardians, executors, and trustees. They specialize in helping elders, families with special needs dependents, business owners, and individuals planning for long-term care, offering both virtual and in-person consultations across multiple office locations.
Services Offered
- Estate Planning
- Last Will and Testament (Will)
- Revocable Living Trust
- Irrevocable Trust (including Special Needs Trust and Medicaid Trust)
- Durable Power of Attorney
- Advance Medical Directive (Healthcare Proxy)
- Living Will
- Elder Law
- Long-Term Care Planning
- Medicaid/MassHealth Applications and Planning
- Guardianships and Conservatorships
- Trust Administration
- Estate Administration / Probate
- Special Needs Planning
- Business Succession Planning
- Incapacity Planning
- Asset Protection
The firm serves clients across Southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod, and the Islands, with physical offices in New Bedford, Easton, Hyannis, and Plymouth. With over 60 years of combined experience and a focus on putting clients’ best interests first, Surprenant, Beneski & Nunes provides ongoing counsel to help individuals and families navigate life’s transitions with confidence and security.
