Pateakos & Poulin, P.C. - New Bedford, MA

Client-Centered Real Estate and Estate Counsel at Pateakos & Poulin, P.C.

Buying a home, refinancing a mortgage, or planning an estate are critical life milestones. Based at 324 Union Street in New Bedford, Massachusetts, Pateakos & Poulin, P.C. is the area's premier 100% women-owned law firm. Formed in 2007 by principals Jenessa E. Gerard-Pateakos and Danielle L. Poulin, the firm guides buyers, sellers, lenders, and families through legal transactions with integrity, empathy, and detail.

Operating under the philosophy of being 'Your Attorneys for Life,' the firm combines decades of legal experience with a warm, accessible approach. Both Jenessa, practicing since 1998, and Danielle, admitted in 2000 from Roger Williams University School of Law, are deeply committed to Bristol County. Whether you need to hire an attorney for a property purchase or preserve family wealth, Pateakos & Poulin, P.C. protects your investments.

Comprehensive Residential Real Estate and Title Closings

Navigating Massachusetts real estate transactions demands precise attention to detail and proactive coordination between buyers, sellers, realtors, and lending institutions. Acting as experienced residential real estate lawyers, Pateakos & Poulin, P.C. facilitates seamless transactions across New Bedford, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Fall River, and surrounding regions.

• Purchase and sale representation: Drafting and reviewing purchase and sale agreements, protecting buyer deposits, and negotiating contractual contingencies.
• Title examination and title insurance: Performing title searches to identify and resolve defects and liens. The firm is affiliated with CATIC, REBA, and FATIC.
• Mortgage refinancing and buyer closings: Representing lenders and buyers, managing escrow, and recording deeds swiftly at the Registry of Deeds.
• Homestead protection: Preparing Massachusetts declaration of homestead forms to safeguard home equity against creditor claims.

Homebuyers who close their mortgage loan with the office benefit from complimentary purchase and sale agreement reviews, providing meaningful savings and legal peace of mind.

Strategic Estate Planning and Asset Protection

Preparing for the future long before health or age concerns emerge guarantees that your wishes are honored and your loved ones are protected. Serving as thoughtful estate planning lawyers, the firm crafts customized strategies suited to every family size and asset portfolio.

• Last will and testament drafting: Naming guardians for minor children and directing clear distribution of property.
• Revocable and irrevocable trusts: Creating trusts to avoid probate delays and manage asset distributions for heirs.
• Powers of attorney and healthcare directives: Establishing durable powers of attorney and healthcare proxies for financial and medical decision-making.

Compassionate Probate Law and Estate Administration

The loss of a family member brings profound emotional grief, and navigating court probate requirements can feel overwhelming. As dedicated probate lawyers, Danielle Poulin and Jenessa Gerard-Pateakos guide executors and surviving heirs through every administrative stage in Massachusetts Probate and Family Courts.

• Estate probate petitions: Filing court petitions for formal and informal probate administration.
• Asset marshalling and inventory: Locating financial accounts, property, and managing creditor claims.
• Estate distribution: Handling title transfers and distribution of assets to beneficiaries.

When families need a lawyer urgently to settle an estate or find a lawyer to review real estate contracts, Pateakos & Poulin, P.C. offers free initial consultations, electronic recording technology, and flexible payment options.