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Specializing in estate planning, elder law and probate | Our offices are conveniently located in Fall River, Massachusetts. We represent clients from all over Bristol and Barnstable Counties, the SouthCoast, and the Cape Cod regions.

Meet Attorney Sullivan

Providing prompt and personalized legal services while keeping our prices competitive

Attorney Jane E. Sullivan established her own Estate Planning and Elder Law practice in Fall River in 1996, because she recognized the need for prompt, personalized estate planning services. A Fall River native, Jane has experience working with clients of all ages and in all aspects of Estate Planning and Administration, with a special emphasis on Elder Law.

Jane’s experience and knowledge enable her to build a long term relationship with her clients, assisting them with advance planning matters, addressing financial and legal worries when illness strikes, and representing the fiduciary of an estate after the death of a loved one.

Attorney Jane E. Sullivan is a frequent guest speaker on topics involving Estate Planning and Elder Law. Contact us if you are planning an event.

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Estate Planning is About Doing What is Best for You and Your Family

Estate Planning is something we all need to do regardless of age, marital status or wealth.

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You want to do the right thing for yourself and your family. You want to protect your financial future by preserving your assets. You want the security of knowing that your estate will be handled exactly the way you want.

At the Law Offices of Jane E. Sullivan, we focus on all aspects of Estate Planning, with a special emphasis on Elder Law.

We know how to put all the right legal and financial pieces in place to provide for your own financial security and that of your loved ones. As an Estate Planning, Elder Law and Probate Attorney, I am truly a “family lawyer”, building personal relationships with my clients that last a lifetime.

Families trust and turn to us to help them navigate the complexities of Medicaid planning, the filing of Medicaid applications, and representation at Medicaid appeal hearings. With sensitivity, we handle Probate Guardianships and Conservatorships, the Probate of Wills, and the Administration of Estates.

Since establishing our law office in 1996, our mission has been to provide prompt and personalized legal services while keeping our prices competitive. We work collaboratively with your accountants, financial planners, bankers, and the other members of your estate planning team. We have developed an extensive network of qualified estate planning professionals, including geriatric care managers and caregivers. My staff and I are committed to doing what is right on your behalf.

Areas of Practice

With over thirty-five years of experience, we have the expertise to assist you with:

Health Care Documents

Consideration of health care issues is a delicate subject that we handle with sensitivity to your wishes.

Powers of Attorney

To ensure that your legal and financial affairs are properly administered in the event of incapacity.

Homestead Protection

To provide creditor protection for the principal residence of the Declarant.

Wills

A Will remains the cornerstone of the estate plan, providing for the distribution of your probate assets.

Trusts

A properly funded Trust enables your beneficiaries to avoid the time and expense of probate.

Estate Tax Planning

The exemption from the Massachusetts Estate Tax, a tax based upon the total value of what you own at the time of your death, is only $1,000,000.00.

Long Term Care Planning

Our expertise and experience enable us to assist families with planning for the costs of long term care and navigating the complex system of establishing eligibility for financial assistance.

Special Needs Planning

Special Needs Trusts to protect and preserve the financial eligibility of individuals with disabilities for needs based government assistance.

Estate Administration

Assistance with the probate of a Will and Administration of a Trust after the death of a loved one, which can be a daunting task.

Upcoming Events

May

The Southeastern MA Community Partnership
Memory Loss Awareness and Resource Event

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Westport Council on Aging, 75 Reed Road, Westport, MA
Please call 508-636-1026 to register
Lunch to follow program

Learn about memory loss, what could be causing it (it’s not always dementia) and what local resources are available to you and how to get connected. Please pre-register so we can plan accordingly. Thank you!

May

Lunch and Learn: Ask the Experts

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Raynham COA, 2215 King Philip Street, Raynham, MA
Contact Erin Medeiros at 508-824-2740 to reserve a seat

A panel discussion hosted by Oasis Senior Advisors featuring:
Jane E. Sullivan, Esq. Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorney
Jim Monti, Owner and Advisor at Oasis Senior Advisors
Jennifer Goddard, Financial Advisor, Minsky Financial Group

June

A Bristol County Celebration of Seniors!

Friday, June 13, 2025, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
White's of Westport, 66 State Rd, Westport, MA 02790
For Breakfast Registration contact Brian Rose, Bristol County District Attorney’s Manager of Community Affairs, at 508-961-1972 or email at [email protected]

June

Coffee and Conversation with the Experts

Tuesday, June 17th at 10:00 AM
Lakeville COA, 1 Dear Crossing, Lakeville
Contact Lori Fahey at 508-947-7224 to reserve a seat

June

Coffee and Conversation with the Experts

Monday, June 23rd at 12:30 PM
Carver COA, 48 Lakeview Street, South Carver
Contact Alice McMahon at 508-866-4698

A panel discussion hosted by Oasis Senior Advisors featuring:
Jane E. Sullivan, Esq. Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorney
Jim Monti, Owner and Advisor at Oasis Senior Advisors

June

Coffee and Conversation with the Experts

Friday, June 27th at 10:00 AM
Dighton COA, 1059 Somerset Avenue, Dighton
Contact Trista Tate at 508-669-6272 to reserve a seat

A panel discussion hosted by Oasis Senior Advisors featuring:
Jim Monti, Owner and Advisor at Oasis Senior Advisors
Jane E. Sullivan, Esq. Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorney
Brendan Elliot, Financial Services Professional, Cornerstone Financial Group, LLC

July

Lunch and Learn: Ask the Experts

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Taunton COA, 30 Olney Street, Taunton, MA
Contact Jane Doucet at 508-821-1425 to reserve a seat

A panel discussion hosted by Oasis Senior Advisors featuring:
Jane E. Sullivan, Esq. Estate Planning Elder Law Attorney
Jim Monti, Owner and Advisor at Oasis Senior Advisors