10 Questions to Ask About Special Needs Trust Administration
When a loved one has a disability, choosing the right trustee is one of the most important decisions a family can make. But what does working with a professional trustee actually look like day to day? Our trust administration manager, Jennifer Nason Zaparaskas, answers the 10 questions families ask most, from how distribution requests are…
10 Questions to Ask About Special Needs Trust Administration – What families should know when working with a professional trustee for a special needs trust.
Choosing a trustee to manage a trust for a loved one with a disability is one of the most important decisions a family will make, and it’s hard to know what to ask. Here are 10 questions we recommend asking any trust administrator, along with how our trust department at Fletcher Tilton answers them. 1….
Award Winner: Leading Retirement Planning Attorneys 2026 – Massachusetts.
We’re proud to share that Fletcher Tilton has been named one of the winners of Wealth & Finance International’s 2026 Investment Excellence Awards, recognized as “Leading Retirement Planning Attorneys 2026 – Massachusetts.” Winners are selected by the publication’s in-house research and judging team based on expertise, client service, and industry reputation. Led by Attorney Fred…
Congratulations to the 16 Fletcher Tilton Attorneys who were recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
LAWYER OF THE YEAR® Anthony J. Salvidio II – Banking and Finance Law BEST LAWYERS: ONES TO WATCH® IN AMERICA Rosemary M. Tootell – Litigation, Labor and Employment; Litigation, Real Estate Alicia L. Hoffman – Elder Law; Trusts and Estates BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA® Richard C. Barry, Jr. – Trusts and Estates Todd E. Brodeur…
Fletcher Tilton Mourns the Passing of Senior Partner Sumner “Tony” Tilton
Fletcher Tilton announces, with deep sadness, the passing of Sumner “Tony” Tilton, Jr., a senior partner who passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026. Tony had a distinguished career as an attorney, trustee, and community leader for the past sixty-three years. His leadership within Fletcher Tilton was instrumental to its success and growth into a regional…
Appeals Court Affirms All Judgments and Orders in Favor of Fletcher Tilton Client
Attorneys Michael Brangwynne, Nisha Koshy and Rosemary Tootell recently obtained favorable decisions from the Massachusetts Appeals Court on three related appeals, in which the Appeals Court affirmed all judgments and orders in favor of our client, a real estate investor in Boston. (Doyle v. Lydon, Massachusetts Appeals Court, 2024-P-1384 and 2024-P-1040). All three appeals arose from…
Massachusetts Zoning Act Amendments: What Property Owners and Developers Need to Know
On July 9, 2026, Governor Maura Healey signed into law the Fiscal Year 2027 State Budget, which included several notable amendments to the Zoning Act. Effective immediately, the following amendments work to reduce barriers to housing construction and facilitate other types of development: Easing of Variance Standards 1. Permit Granting Authorities Now Have Greater Discretion…
Winner of the 2026 Boston Family Favorites
We’re honored to share that Fletcher Tilton has once again been named winner of the Boston Family Favorites Awards for Special Needs Legal Assistance by Boston Parent’s Paper. This recognition means so much because it comes from the families and community members we are privileged to serve. For more than two centuries, Fletcher Tilton has…
Congratulations to Patrick Tinsley! Appointed to MetroWest YMCA Board
We’re proud to share that Attorney Patrick Tinsley has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the MetroWest YMCA. Patrick’s appointment reflects his commitment to serving our community both inside and outside the practice of law. The MetroWest YMCA plays a vital role in strengthening communities through programs that promote youth development, healthy living,…