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Our Specialized Legal Services

At The Law Office of Arthur P. Skarmeas, LLC we specialize specifically in elder law, estate planning, real estate law, and business law. This allows us to be specialists in our chosen fields of expertise, so that we can provide you with best-in-class support for your legal needs. For more information about the legal services we provide, review our specialties below or give us a call at (978) 887-0093 to set up a FREE consultation or to schedule an appointment.

Estate Planning

The Law Office of Arthur P. Skarmeas can help you with your estate planning; preserving your assets for your family, ensuring that your possessions and assets are left to the people you want in the way that you want and making sure that your minor children are protected with properly chosen guardians and trustees. Estate planning, done properly, is much more than a simple Will—it should also include a Durable Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy, Living Will and, in most cases, especially if there are minor children, at least a basic Family Trust. Failure to take certain steps can result in the loss assets and/or needless family discord and suffering. Don’t delay. It’s never too early to start. Call (978) 887-0093 for a FREE consultation, today.

Real Estate Law

The Law Office of Arthur P. Skarmeas can represent you in all areas of real estate law and real estate transactions. We perform both legal and administrative support throughout the buying and selling process of real estate. Some examples of the types of legal and administrative tasks that we complete include:

  • Purchase and Sale Agreements
  • Closing the transaction
  • Attending to the logistical arrangements for the closing
  • Determining the status 
  • Eliminating Title problems
  • Preparing financial summaries of the transactions
  • Gathering information on taxes and title
  • Obtaining releases or discharges
  • Reviewing Mortgage and Financial Commitment
  • Drafting of instruments

Many of these duties are often supported by our law firm’s highly experienced professional staff of paralegals and administrators under the guidance and alongside the expertise of our attorneys. Let The Law Office of Arthur P. Skarmeas assist you in your next real estate transaction by calling (978) 887-0093, today.

Elder Law

We focus on legal issues that affect our elderly clients such as estate planning, wills and trusts, nursing home eligibility, and more. As people age they may require the care of a nursing home but, often, they will not have sufficient information or time to plan or prepare for the expenses involved. Our goal is to assist you in preserving your accumulated assets to the maximum extent allowable by law while also preparing you for the future.

When it comes to nursing homes, MassHealth (or Medicaid) is the primary method of paying for nursing home care in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Unlike Medicare, MassHealth is not an entitlement program. Eligibility for benefits occurs only when the Commonwealth considers an applicant to be impoverished. Because of MassHealth’s regulations, the flexibility available to you in taking steps to preserve your assets diminishes the closer you get to needing nursing home care. While there are still steps that can be taken (even after a nursing home admission), the options become limited the longer you wait. When it comes to elder law, the rules are constantly changing. Let The Law Office of Arthur P. Skarmeas, LLC help you stay informed and prepared for every legal situation. Call (978) 887-0093 for a FREE consultation, today.

Business Law

Deciding to start a new business is often a life-changing experience. Running a business also involves a certain level of risk-taking, but choosing the proper business structure can minimize that risk. The Law Office of Arthur P. Skarmeas can help you to set up your business in whatever structure you choose to optimize your chance of success. Regardless of whether you choose to organize as Sole Proprietorship, Corporation, General Partnership or Limited Partnership we’re here to support you.

Call (978) 887-0093 for a FREE business consultation today.