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true Designated as "<a href="/publications/news/regional_law_firm_attorneys_honored_as_2009_superlawyers_and_rising_stars.html">Super Lawyer</a>" 2009 in Boston Magazine Designated as "<a href="/publications/article/local_lawyers_recognized_as_2008_superlawyers_and_rising_stars.html">Super Lawyer</a>" 2008 in Boston Magazine Distinguished: <a href="/publications/article/local_attorney_earns_distinction_as_a_certified_elder_law_attorney.html"> Certified Elder Law Attorney </a> Member: Special Needs Alliance, (membership by invitation) Attorney, National Elder Law Foundation, 2008 Designated as "<a href="/publications/article/boston_magazine_distinguishes_7_new_england_superlawyers_from_regional_law_firm.html">Super Lawyer</a>" 2007 in Boston Magazine Recognized: Jewish Family Service of Western Massachusetts Honoree of the Year, 2007 Honored: Darling was recognized for establishing the Older Adult Guardianship Program’s and its 20th anniversary, Jewish Family Services of Western MA, 2007 Designated as "<a href="/publications/article/boston_magazine_distinguishes_9_superlawyers_from_regional_law_firm.html">Super Lawyer</a>" 2006 in Boston Magazine Partner in Philanthropy for 2006 Award, by the Association for Community Living Designated as "<a href="/publications/article/7_local_attorneys_named_as_superlawyers_2005_in_boston_magazine.html">Super Lawyer</a>" 2005 in Boston Magazine American Cancer Society's Sandra C. Labree Volunteer Values Award for Stewardship, 2003 Hampden County Bar Association, President, 1998 Massachusetts Bar Association Community Service Award, 1991 Voted Best Probate Attorney in Western Massachusetts, 1986-1987 Tax Club of Springfield, MA, President, 1985 Hampden County Public Administrator

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Member: Board of Directors, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Board, 2009 Reader, <a href="/PDF/HGDReadKids09.pdf" target="_blank">Mass Mutual Children Center Kindergarten/Pre K class</a>, 2004-2009 Bay Path College, Instructor, Estate Planning, Estate Administration and Probate, 2008 Mentor for Western New England College School of Law students, 2001 - Present Williams College, School of Banking, Faculty Member, 1987 - 2001 MA Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Board of Directors Western New England College School of Law, Adjunct Professor, Advanced Estate Planning, 1996-2002, Elder Law, 2003, LLM Program, Elder Law, 2006 - 2008 Bay Path College, Instructor, Estate Planning and Settlement of Estates, 1998-Present Jewish Family Service of Greater Springfield, 1984-2002 Planned Giving Committee, American Cancer Society, Member Western New England College, Planned Giving Committee Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Planned Giving Committee Jewish Geriatric Services, Planned Giving Committee Jewish Family Service Board, Member, Former President Springfield Library and Museums Association, Planned Giving Committee Brightside for Children, Planned Giving Committee MSPCA, Planned Giving Committee Multibank National of Western Massachusetts, Trust Department Head, 1980-1981 Holyoke Community College, Instructor, Federal Regulation of Banking Negotiable Instruments, Law and Banking, 1979-1986

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Western New England College, J.D., 1977 Boston University, A.B., 1972

HDarling@BaconWilson.com

Hyman

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Hampden County Bar Association, President, 1998, Executive Committee, 1992-2002, Probate Bench Bar Committee Chairman, 1990-1991 Massachusetts Bar Association Hampden County Estate Planning Council, Secretary 2002-2004 National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Massachusetts and National Chapters

Hyman G. Darling

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Hyman, Chairman of the Estate Planning, Elder Law Department is recognized as the area's preeminent estate planner. His areas of expertise include all areas of estate planning, probate and elder law. Additional specialties include: Adoption and Real Estate

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Contributing Author: “The CPA's Guide to Long-Term Care Planning”, May 2008 Author: Fair Questions - Making a Case for Effectively Contesting a Will Isn’t Easy, Business West & Healthcare News, October 2007 Lecturer: Succession Planning, The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys' Advanced Elder Law Institute, Salt Lake City, Utah Elder Law TV Show, Wilbraham Public Access TV, various dates and times, Fall 2006 Lecturer: <a href="/publications/article/attorney_speaks_at_national_conference.html">Getting Your Affairs In Order</a>, May 2005 Author: "Conservators and Guardianship in MA Estate," MCLE, 1992, 1996, 2004 Guest: WARE Radio Medicaid Show, March 2004 Co-Author: "Understanding Special Needs Trusts in MA" Professional Education Systems Institute, 2003 Guest: WWLP TV Senior Showcase, November 2003 Lecturer: "Preservation of Assets and Medicaid Rules Update," October, 2002 Lecturer: Investment Educational Forum, October, 2002 Author, “Life Estates,” Trusts and Estates, May 2002 Presenter: "Preserving the House from Long Term Care Costs," Hampden County Bar Association, 2002 Presenter: "Charitable Giving in the 90's," Hampden County Estate Planning Council Co-Chair: "Estate Planning For Elders in Crisis," MCLE, 2001 Presenter and Author: "Family Business Succession," National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May, 2000 Presenter and Author: "Tax Consequences of Transfer of Real Estate," National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, St. Louis, Missouri, 2001 Presenter: "Child Records in Massachusetts," P.S.I., 2001 Author: "Use of Trusts," MCLE, 2001 Author: "Basic Estate Planning," MCLE, 2000 Author: "Elder Law Basics," MCLE, 2003, 2000 Lecturer: "Medicaid Planning in Massachusetts," MCLE, 1998 Author: "Preserving the Family Residence," MCLE, 1996-1997 Author: "Last Rites for the Massachusetts Estate Tax," MCLE, 1996-1997 Author: "The Simple Estate Plan," MCLE, 1996 Lecturer: "Health Care Issues for Elderly & Incapacitated Clients," MCLE, 1989-1994 Author & Panelist: "Nominee Trusts," 1994 Presenter: "Common Estate Planning Errors," MCLE, 1992, 1994 Author: "Estate Planning for AIDS Clients," MCLE, 1991 Lecturer: "Medicaid/Estate Planning for the Elderly," MCLE, 1990 Lecturer: "Basic Probate in Massachusetts," National Business Institute, 1987, 1989 Contributing Author: "Families Adopting Children Everywhere," Becker, 1988 Lecturer: "Beyond the Safety Net III," MCLE, 1988 I get tremendous satisfaction from knowing that my clients are well-advised before making important decisions. While consistently accomplishing client objectives, assisting with tax savings, preserving assets for the next generation, and maintaining family harmony, I meet my clients’ goals. I strive for each client’s satisfaction and comfort with his or her plan.

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