Business Details
Elder Law & Estate Planning Attorneys in Boston
Blake Law is a Boston and Newton-based elder law, guardianship, and estate planning firm dedicated to preserving client control, protecting assets, and providing peace of mind. With over 30 years of combined expertise, attorneys David Blake and Carolyn Martello Spaulding offer tailored legal strategies for families navigating Medicaid planning, special needs trusts, guardianships, and end-of-life decisions. Our practice combines deep understanding of Massachusetts legal systems with compassionate support for caregivers and vulnerable individuals. We prioritize client confidentiality and collaborate with trustees to execute complex estate wishes while navigating federal and state regulations.Our team maintains active roles in professional organizations like the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and contributes to charitable initiatives such as the MainSpring Coalition for the Homeless. By focusing on asset protection, healthcare proxies, and mental health law, we help clients manage caregiving challenges and secure financial futures. Through decades of advocacy, we've earned client trust reflected in testimonials highlighting our responsiveness, attention to detail, and successful resolution of complex probate cases.
Services
Elder Law Representation
Medicaid Planning
Guardianships
Estate Planning
Probate Administration
Mental Health Advocacy
Special Needs Trusts
Asset Protection
Healthcare Proxies
Conservatorships
Highlights and features
- Over 30 years of combined experience in elder law advocacy
- Specialized expertise in Massachusetts Medicaid and guardianship systems
- Client-centered approach with compassionate legal support
- Active membership in National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
- Proven success in complex estate execution and special needs trusts
Associations and certifications
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
- National Guardianship Foundation
What people say
Compassionate and highly responsive
Successful complex estate execution
Professional legal services
Attentive to detail
Skilled mental health advocacy
Services
Medicaid Planning
We develop strategic Medicaid planning solutions to protect assets while qualifying for long-term care. Our attorneys navigate Massachusetts MassHealth regulations to preserve eligibility while maintaining quality care standards. Clients receive personalized guidance through complex financial and legal requirements for nursing home placements.
Guardianships
Our firm specializes in establishing guardianships for vulnerable adults through Massachusetts Guardianship Code compliance. We handle international guardianships, substance abuse-related cases, and Uniform Adult Guardianship Act proceedings with compassionate representation for mentally ill and disabled individuals.
Estate Planning
We create comprehensive estate plans including wills, trusts, and healthcare proxies to protect assets and execute client wishes. Our strategies address probate administration challenges, special needs trusts, and durable powers of attorney for future decision-making authority.
Probate Administration
We guide executors through Massachusetts probate processes including asset inventory, debt settlement, and will execution. Our services handle contested estates, no-will scenarios, and complex distributions while maintaining compliance with state inheritance laws.
Mental Health Law
We represent clients in mental health-related legal matters including competency hearings, treatment decisions, and support systems for college students. Our attorneys address brain injuries, dementia, and diminished capacity cases with specialized knowledge of Massachusetts legal frameworks.
People
David Blake
Attorney
With over 30 years of elder law experience, David Blake specializes in Medicaid planning, guardianships, and estate administration. A National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys member, he focuses on protecting client assets while maintaining compassionate legal representation for vulnerable populations.
Carolyn Martello Spaulding
Attorney
Carolyn Martello Spaulding brings extensive elder law expertise to complex Medicaid planning and special needs trust cases. Recognized for her compassionate approach, she assists families navigating guardianship proceedings and mental health-related legal challenges in Massachusetts courts.
Questions
What areas of law does Blake Law specialize in?
We focus on elder law, Medicaid planning, guardianships, estate planning, probate administration, and mental health law for Massachusetts residents.
How does Blake Law approach Medicaid planning?
We develop customized strategies to protect assets while qualifying for nursing home care through Massachusetts Medicaid/MassHealth programs.
Can you help with special needs trust creation?
Yes, we establish special needs trusts to protect government benefits while providing supplemental care for vulnerable individuals.
What makes Blake Law different from other firms?
Our combination of 30+ years of experience, compassionate representation, and deep understanding of state-specific elder care systems sets us apart.
Are consultations available for estate planning?
We offer initial consultations to discuss wills, trusts, healthcare proxies, and durable powers of attorney for comprehensive estate planning.
Reviews (5)
Darlyn Noel
Apr 06, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
My experience was Excellent! I have no complaints. They were helpful, respectful, and very professional. Their communications skills were punctual and consistent. My family and I were very grateful that we chose Blake Associates for our Probate services.
My experience was Excellent! I have no complaints. They were helpful, respectful, and very professional. Their communications skills were punctual and consistent. My family and I were very grateful that we chose Blake Associates for our Probate services.
Dimitra Arneson
Jan 07, 2021
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From my very first consultation with Attorney Carolyn Martello Spaulding,
I was impressed with her immediate grasp, knowledge and experience with the issues surrounding my case. My communication with Atty. Spaulding, as well as everyone in the offices of Blake Law, is compassionate and highly responsive to my questions and concerns. Attention to detail, quick and thorough analysis of the facts, and unwavering commitment to resolving issues surrounding my case, is the high standard of professionalism I experienced.
Highlighted by the challenging and unique climate of a health crisis which rendered
I was impressed with her immediate grasp, knowledge and experience with the issues surrounding my case. My communication with Atty. Spaulding, as well as everyone in the offices of Blake Law, is compassionate and highly responsive to my questions and concerns. Attention to detail, quick and thorough analysis of the facts, and unwavering commitment to resolving issues surrounding my case, is the high standard of professionalism I experienced.
Highlighted by the challenging and unique climate of a health crisis which rendered
K. Henderson
Sep 12, 2019
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Blake and Associates were the legal advisers to a friend of mine as he was contemplating various bequests for his will, including setting up a complicated, first-of-its-kind scholarship to a prestigious graduate school in Boston. As one of the trustees implementing that bequest, I have worked closely with Blake and Associates for a decade. David Blake's and Carolyn Martello-Spaulding's personal interest in the welfare of my friend was professional, courteous and always supportive, even as my friend's cognitive abilities diminished. As a result of their care, my friend's estate has accomplished
Ruth Thomas
Jun 27, 2018
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Dear Blake and Associates Team. Before my first sip of coffee, before I open the shades and greet the morning, I must tell all of you how very humbled and appreciative I am for the beautiful flowers you sent me. It has been and continues to be a challenging time both with Jamal and the sudden death of his dad. But it's so comforting to know that there are folks who are caring and supportive in measurable ways.
David, I thought I picked your firm because it was at the top in the phone book (phone book, what is that?) after dealing unsuccessfully with 2 other attorneys. But actually, I believe
David, I thought I picked your firm because it was at the top in the phone book (phone book, what is that?) after dealing unsuccessfully with 2 other attorneys. But actually, I believe
Kendall Carver
Jan 07, 2017
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It was in August of 2004 that our daughter, Merrian Carver. went missing from her home in Cambridge. Since we lived in Arizona, in order to determine what happened, it was necessary for us to take action to gain legal authority to move forward since she was 40 years old and was an adult. We turned to Blake Law firm to assist in our effort. We were assigned to Carolyn Martello Spaulding who was assigned to work with us. We never could have anticipated that we were starting a journey which after months, through the efforts of the firm, lead us to determine that we were dealing with a cover up regarding
