Law Offices of Tara M. George
“She answered any questions that we had and her expertise made a difficult process go smoothly.”
Best Estate Planning Attorneys in New Bedford, MA
15 firms listed · 13 in New Bedford · 1 open 24/7 · 2 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 29, 2026
Surprenant & Beneski
“Every item in the process was handled by them and clearly explained to us.”
Brian M. Glover
“Sometimes closings can be stressful, not this one we even managed to have some laughs during the process.”
Alves Law Group
“This was my first property purchased and working with Starlene Alves made this experience very easy.”
Horan McLean Law Offices
“I came to Attorney Mc Lean at the lowest point in my life, and it was quite possibly the best decision I've made.”
Pateakos & Poulin
“My wife and I recently had our will done by Janessa and her staff, we were extremely satisfied with the whole process.”
The 15 firms listed for New Bedford, MA write wills, trusts and powers of attorney for clients. What each says about its planning packages and meeting options comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: New Bedford, MA
13 of the 15 firms we list are based in New Bedford; the other 2 serve New Bedford from Dartmouth (2 mi). 14 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 4.3 to 5.0 across 284 reviews; 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (100%), responsiveness (88%) and quality (65%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "knowledge", "trust" and "expertise". 1 is open around the clock; 2 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are estate planning (6), personal injury cases (2) and special needs planning (2). 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 12 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 1 offers urgent consultations; 1 offers payment plans; 3 offer a free initial consultation and 2 are family- or locally-owned. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Why are some listed estate planning firms outside New Bedford?
Of the 15 firms shown, 13 keep an office in New Bedford. The others come from other towns within 20 mi. Planning takes only a handful of meetings, so people often travel for the right fit. Distances are straight-line.
Attorney Timothy P. Horan
“Tim is my defacto business attorney without having to pay the fixed costs of having an attorney on staff; Tim has taken the time to understand my business and my business philosophy and provides legal advice that is aligned with my business objectives and ethics.”
Law Offices of Beauregard, Burke and Franco
“They are representing me for my "Negligence, Wrongful Death" lawsuit against Alden Court Nursing & Rehab Center in Fairhaven, Mass.”
Medeiros Michael
“Explained everything in great detail, very imformative.”
Halloran, Lukoff, Smith & Tierney
Law Office of Michael T. Friar
“Michael is professional personable and his staff is most helpful.”
Law Offices of Daniel C Perry
Phillips Garcia Law
“Attorney Garcia represented me for over 25 years, he is very honest, truthful and experience in real estate, Wills, and estate”
Walecka Law
“No pressure, explains things thoroughly, actually listens to your concerns and checks in to make sure things are correct (for us it was a will).”
Lantz Law
“.He not only prepared my property trust, but also sat with My Elderly Mother and explained every detail to her also”
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