Michele J. Feinstein, Attorney at Law - Springfield, MA
Michele J. Feinstein is a prominent shareholder at Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. in Springfield, Massachusetts. With over four decades of legal distinction, attorney Feinstein provides sophisticated counsel in estate planning, elder law, probate litigation, health law, and business succession for individuals, healthcare professionals, and family enterprises across Western Massachusetts.
Distinguished Estate Planning, Elder Law, and Business Counsel
Preserving family wealth, planning for long-term health needs, and guiding generational business transitions requires exceptional legal acumen. Practicing at Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. in downtown Springfield, shareholder Michele J. Feinstein has served as a cornerstone of the Massachusetts legal community since 1984. A graduate of Boston University with an advanced Master of Laws in Taxation and a cum laude graduate of Western New England College School of Law, attorney Feinstein brings more than forty years of specialized practice to complex estate and corporate matters. Recognized in Best Lawyers in America and co-author of the definitive treatise Massachusetts Elder Law published by LexisNexis, she combines deep statutory mastery with compassionate advocacy for seniors, families, and business founders.
Navigating the intersection of estate taxation, long-term healthcare regulations, and probate administration can be overwhelming without seasoned leadership. When clients need to find an attorney who delivers tailored legal structures and protects their life work from unnecessary taxes and family disputes, attorney Michele J. Feinstein provides comprehensive, top-tier counsel.
Advanced Estate Planning, Trusts, and Wealth Preservation
Without meticulous legal preparation, estates are vulnerable to substantial Massachusetts estate taxes, administrative delays, and court-supervised probate proceedings. As leading estate planning lawyers and trusts lawyers, attorney Feinstein designs custom wealth preservation portfolios tailored to client financial goals:
- Revocable Living Trusts: Serving as the primary framework of your estate plan to manage property during your lifetime and transfer assets privately outside of probate court.
- Pour-Over Wills: Ensuring all personal property, business interests, and titled assets are seamlessly transferred into your established trust upon passing through skilled will lawyers solutions.
- Irrevocable and Credit Shelter Trusts: Sheltering family assets, reducing federal and Massachusetts estate tax liability, and protecting inheritances for future generations.
- Incapacity Planning: Preparing durable power of attorney lawyers documents and advance healthcare proxies to ensure trusted individuals oversee your finances and medical care if you become incapacitated.
Elder Law, Long-Term Care, and MassHealth Planning
The skyrocketing cost of nursing homes and skilled memory care in Massachusetts can rapidly diminish a lifetime of savings. As a longtime leader in the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and former program co-chair of its Massachusetts chapter, attorney Feinstein guides aging seniors and their adult children through MassHealth eligibility rules. Through irrevocable asset protection trusts, strategic property transfers, and caregiver agreements, she shelters the family home and assets while ensuring clients receive exceptional medical care.
Probate Litigation, Health Law, and Corporate Succession
Beyond transactional planning, attorney Feinstein is an accomplished advocate in trust and estates litigation. Her probate lawyers practice resolves fiduciary breaches, will contests, contested accountings, and conservatorship disputes. Additionally, she counsels physicians, medical groups, and closely held corporations on regulatory health law compliance, partnership buy-sell agreements, and strategic business exit planning.
Why Choose Michele J. Feinstein at Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin
Clients choose attorney Michele J. Feinstein because she pairs the vast resources of Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. with personalized, attentive service. Whether you need to hire a lawyer to draft your first comprehensive trust, navigate a parent nursing home transition, or protect a family-owned medical enterprise, attorney Feinstein delivers unmatched experience and integrity. Contact the Springfield office today to consult an estate planning attorney and schedule a professional consultation.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Conveniently positioned within the central business corridor of the Metro Center neighborhood in downtown Springfield.
Building Location
Housed inside the prominent 12-story TD Bank Center building built in 1982, situated just steps from Saint Francis of Assisi Chapel and local dining favorites like Starbucks.
Parking Details
A dedicated paid parking lot is situated at the rear of the TD Bank Center on Harrison Avenue, across from the Civic Center garage. The firm provides parking validation for clients.
Public Transit
Served by PVTA Route R14 (Feeding Hills-Springfield); nearest stop is at Boland Way.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the building through the main entrance on Main Street, proceed into the lobby, and use the elevator bank to travel to the 11th floor. The office is located in Suite 1100.