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Day Pitney LLP

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : Massachusetts

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Day Pitney LLP

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Private Wealth Law - Massachusetts

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What the Team is Known For
Day Pitney's team of private wealth lawyers advises international and domestic high net worth and ultra high net worth clients on trusts and estate planning matters, including charitable giving plans and family business issues.
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Strengths

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  • The firm specialises in complex estate planning. They have a large and seasoned team and are always responsive and timely.

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  • The firm has technical expertise in trust and estate planning, strong client service skills and communication, as well as good collaboration skills.

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  • The firm offers excellent client service and sophisticated advice. They are great to work with. They also have good depth at every level.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Barbara Freedman Wand
    Barbara Freedman Wand

    Barbara Freedman Wand

    Barbara Freedman Wand is of counsel at Day Pitney. Her work includes estate and trust planning and administration, and she also advises wealthy clients on charitable giving plans.

    • Barbara is absolutely exceptional.

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    • Barbara is excellent.

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  • Leiha Macauley
    Leiha Macauley

    Leiha Macauley

    Leiha Macauley assists clients with sophisticated estate and charitable planning matters, and also serves as a fiduciary to family trusts.

    • Leiha is a very strong lawyer. She has high EQ, is a good listener and is very patient with clients.

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    • Leiha is a fantastic collaborator.

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    • Leiha is an excellent lawyer. She operates at a very high level and has the ability to tackle very complicated situations, which is an invaluable skill.

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  • Ann Hetherwick Cahill
    Ann Hetherwick Cahill

    Ann Hetherwick Cahill

    Ann Hetherwick 'Hether' Cahill's practice is focused exclusively on fiduciary litigation, where she has built a robust reputation. She is also editor-in-chief of the Massachusetts Law Review.

    • Hether is brilliant and well versed in her area of practice. She has an ability to figure out a solution for even the most difficult of situations. I cannot recommend her enough.

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    • Hether is an excellent probate and trust litigator. She is very knowledgeable and is result-driven.

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    • Hether is easily one of the best fiduciary litigators I have ever had the pleasure to work with. She is capable, well-prepared, responsive and knowledgeable.

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  • Tiffany Bentley
    Tiffany Bentley

    Tiffany Bentley

    Tiffany Bentley of Day Pitney is experienced in advising high net worth individuals and families on estate and trust disputes, including on probate issues and fiduciary litigation.

    • Tiffany is very responsive, and she does a great job understanding and addressing client concerns.

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    • Tiffany is a very capable lawyer who is practical in her approach and easy to communicate with.

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    • Tiffany is very professional and is excellent in very difficult disputes.

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  • Amy R. Lonergan
    Amy R. Lonergan

    Amy R. Lonergan

    Amy Lonergan advises a wide range of wealthy clients, including private equity and hedge fund principals, business owners and other entrepreneurial clients. Her work includes tax and estate planning and trust administration matters, and working with tax-exempt entities on formation and administration.

    • Amy is a very strong attorney.

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    • Amy is a dynamic person who is thoughtful, approachable, smart and leverages her team really well.

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    • Amy is great to work with.

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  • David Silvian
    David Silvian

    David Silvian

    David Silvian advises high net worth clients on a range of trust and estate matters. He has experience in estate planning and estate and trust administration for business owners, executives and high net worth families.

    • David offers very good service and responsiveness; he is very thoughtful, and he has the ability to provide integrated advice.

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    • David has strong knowledge, and he truly understands the family and business side.

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    • David is smart, responsive, detailed in his analysis and a pleasure to work with.

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  • Jordana Schreiber
    Jordana Schreiber

    Jordana Schreiber

    Jordana Schreiber's advises on wills, estate, gift and succession planning, as well as probate and trust administration.

    • Jordana is sharp, smart and has a leading edge.

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    • Jordana has a very good client manner, and is relatable and naturally trustworthy. She is also very intelligent.

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    • Jordana is a perfect combination of intelligence, professionalism and pleasantness. She is amazing and a joy to work with.

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