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Patricia Bloom-McDonald
Patricia Bloom-McDonald, Attorney at Law
1017 Turnpike Street
Route 138
Suite 23
Canton, MA 02021
Phone: (781) 713-4709 | Fax: (781) 713-4698
http://www.McBloomLaw.com
We Make The Protection Of Your Assets Personal-MA
Legal Topic
Wills, Trusts & Estates
Preferred New Clients
Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate Administration, and Real Estate.
Sub-Categories
Wills, Trusts & Estates
- Nolo Document Review
- Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transsexual, Transgender (LGBT) Rights
- Credit Unions
- Savings & Thrifts
- Annuities
- Life Insurance
- Estate Taxes & Gift Taxes
- Power of Attorney
- Charitable Giving
- Charitable Trusts
- Drafting Trusts
- Drafting Wills
- Estate Administration
- Estate Planning
- Living Trusts
- Living Wills
- Probate
- Asset Protection
- Guardianship
- Power of Attorney
- Special Needs Trust
- Supplemental Needs Trust
- Revocable Trust & Irrevocable Trust
Legal Topic
Real Estate
Preferred New Clients
Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate Administration, and Real Estate.
Sub-Categories
Real Estate
- Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transsexual, Transgender (LGBT) Rights
- Buying & Selling
- Condominiums & Cooperatives
- Construction Contracts
- Construction Financing
- Conveyancing
- Insurance
- Land Contracts
- Land Use & Zoning
- Mechanics' Liens
- Mortgages
- Property Taxes
- Real Estate Loans
- Renting & Leasing
- Title Insurance
- Landlord
- Tenant
- Tenants' Rights
Bar Admissions
MA, Jun 2003
Bar Number: 656513
Specialty Certifications
Licensed Real Estate Broker in Massachusetts.
Other Court Admissions
All Massachusetts Courts, U.S. District Court of Massachusetts, and U.S. Supreme Court.
Association Memberships
Massachusetts Bar Association, Bristol Bar Association, and Tri County Real Estate Association.
Continuing Education
I attend legal education seminars on topics of Probate Real Estate, Elder Law, and Estate Planning.
Example Cases
For confidentiality reasons and in order to preserve my client-attorney relationship, I do not discuss the details of my cases. However, the typical cases I am involved with are estate planning, real estate, elder law, and probate matters.
Education
Degree:
Juris Doctor
School:
Southern New England School of Law
City:
Dartmouth
State:
MA
Year:
2002
Focus and Accomplishments:
Estate Planning and Probate.
Degree:
Associates
School:
Eastern State University
City:
Willimantic
State:
CT
Year:
1995
Honors:
Cum Laude
Focus and Accomplishments:
Government
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts
School:
Eastern Connecticut State University
City:
Willmantic
State:
CT
Year:
1997
Honors:
Cum Laude and Omnicron Delta Kappa.
Focus and Accomplishments:
Public Policy and Government.
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
Massachusetts
Firm Focus and History
Our focus is to assist clients in saving their hard-earned assets for their end-of-life needs through structuring financial and estate planning documents. We assist clients in applying for medical benefits and we assist families with the probate process of a deceased family member's assets.
The Law Offices of Patricia Bloom-McDonald was established in 2003.
Previous Employment Summary
I’ve been in the legal field since 1990, focusing on helping clients with estate planning, real estate, and probate matters.
Activities and Awards
• Pro Bono work for Voluntary Lawyers for the Arts
• Pro Bono work for New Center for Legal Advocacy
• Board of Trustees for the Southern New England School of Law Alumni Association
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
It is important for clients to be savvy because there are many unscrupulous people who give false information. Always checking with a lawyer is also important to make sure state laws are complied with properly to achieve the proper ultimate goal.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I encourage people to seek my review of documents to make sure they understand what they are signing and achieving their proper outcome.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I give advice to clients on a regular basis, but encourage them to also retain a lawyer as a backup.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I love going to work every day to help people achieve all that the community has to offer in order for them to enjoy their retirement years as comfortably as possible.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
I am a late in life attorney, raised two beautiful, successful daughters, married 38 years to the same man, have living parents in their 80s and 90s, and understand the difficulty of growing old and the challenges the laws present to the elderly. I am a baby boomer, myself!
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I love working with the elderly and I have a lot of patience and understanding.
What do you like best about your career?
Meeting new people, listening to their stories, and seeing their faces full of relief when they know I can help them.
Tell us about your law firm:
I am a solo practitioner, so all my clients deal directly with me. I have a wonderful paralegal who is attentive to all my clients’ immediate needs.
What are your strengths and style?
My strengths are my patience, my ability to empathize with my clients, and my ability to put them at ease because I am one of them.
Personal Interests:
Duplicate Bridge, sailing, and movies.
Fax
(781) 713-4698
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or by appointment on nights and weekends.
Additional Office in Dartmouth, MA
(508) 636-6097
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
I offer 10% discount on fees if new clients mention Nolo.
Hourly Rates
Each one of my client matters are tailored to the individual needs of the client, therefore my legal fees are customized to not only the budget of my clients but also to the complexity of the legal matter. In order to avoid any perceived violation of the U.S. Anti-Trust laws, I do not post my fees.
Free Initial Consultation?
The first 30 minutes are always free.
Typical Retainer
I do require retainers; however, this is customized to the capabilities of the client and complexity of the case involved.
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