Michael J. Simolo
Mike's objectives as an estate planning lawyer go beyond creating the framework for a smooth, organized transfer of wealth from his clients to their beneficiaries in a way that minimizes taxes and other expenses. Mike also works to curtail if not eliminate the turmoil that can arise among family members when settling an estate.
Mike's knowledge of corporate matters, taxation, estate administration, probate litigation and related areas gives him a unique insight into the planning process. By getting to know clients and their circumstances, he is able to help clients avoid problems before they arise.
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03/02/2012
Michael Simolo Has Joined the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Michael J. Simolo of the Law Office of Robinson Donovan, P.C., has joined the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. (NAELA). Membership in the Academy is open to licensed attorneys who are practicing in the area of Elder Law or who are interested in legal issues pertaining to the elderly.
10/17/2011
Robinson Donovan Attorneys Named Super Lawyers And Rising Stars
Robinson Donovan, P.C. is pleased to announce that six of its attorneys have earned Super Lawyer designation from Super Lawyers magazine and four others have been named as Rising Stars.
05/26/2011
Massachusetts Enacts New Pet Trust Law
Massachusetts has enacted a law under which a pet can be the beneficiary of a trust. The new law allows for an individual chosen by the owner, or appointed by the court, to enforce the terms of the trust for the pet's benefit.
05/17/2011
Individual Retirement Accounts: Protecting the "Right to Rollover"
The IRS allows taxpayers to withdraw funds from their individual retirement accounts free of tax if the withdrawn funds are "rolled over" into another IRA within 60 days of the withdrawal. Under certain limited circumstances, the IRS will waive the 60 day rollover requirement.
03/31/2011
Estate Planning Update
Effective December 17, 2010, President Obama signed legislation that included a two year extension of the Bush-era 2001 tax cuts and several gift, estate and generation-skipping tax (GST) changes. This letter will briefly summarize the most significant changes and how they may affect your estate planning.
11/17/2009
Changing Your Domicile From Massachusetts to Florida and Saving on Taxes in the Process
What are the tax benefits of a "move" to Florida, and how are those benefits realized?
06/30/2009
Michael J. Simolo Joins Robinson Donovan
Michael J. Simolo Joins Robinson Donovan, a Granby resident, Michael previously spent six years in practice in Amherst
12/15/2008
2009 - Year of Change for Federal Estate Tax
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Secretary: Kathy Lamoureux
Paralegal: Linda Girotti
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Education:
- Hobart College, B.A., 1998
- Foster S. Boswell Award for Excellence in Philosophy
- Cornell Law, J.D., 2002
- CALI Award for Constitutional Law and Political Theory
- Served as editor and writer for the Cornell Law Tower
Admissions:
- Massachusetts, 2002
- New York, 2003
- U.S. District Court, Massachusetts
Bar Associations:
- Massachusetts Bar Association
- Hampden County Bar Association
- Hampshire County Bar Association
Associations:
- The Pioneer Valley Estate Planning Council
- The Hampden County Estate Planning Council
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Community Involvement:
- Member, Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce
- Member, Board of Directors, Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity, and Current Chair of Resource Development Committee
- Vice President and Board Member, Pioneer Valley Estate Planning Council
- Member, Friends of the UMass Fine Arts Center Board of Directors
- Vice President, & Clerk of the Granby Heights Condominium Association