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Hyman G. DarlingShareholder
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"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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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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EducationWestern New England College, J.D., 1977 Boston University, A.B., 1972 |
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Bar & Court AdmissionCommonwealth of Massachusetts U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts |
Professional Associations & MembershipsHampden 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 |
Professional & Community ActivitiesMember: Board of Directors, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Board, 2009 Reader, Mass Mutual Children Center Kindergarten/Pre K class, 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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Awards, Achievements & AppointmentsAs seen on The Today Show on March 13, 2010 Designated as "SuperLawyer" 2009 in Boston Magazine Designated as "SuperLawyer" 2008 in Boston Magazine Distinguished: Certified Elder Law Attorney Member: Special Needs Alliance, (membership by invitation) Attorney, National Elder Law Foundation, 2008 Designated as "SuperLawyer" 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 "SuperLawyer" 2006 in Boston Magazine Partner in Philanthropy for 2006 Award, by the Association for Community Living Designated as "SuperLawyer" 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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VideosVideo: Your health care agent - having that tough conversation Video: I'm Confused about Gift Tax and Medicaid - I Can Give My Money Away, Can't I? Video: Why do I need a Will? I thought I was avoiding probate. |
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ArticlesContributor: Estate Planning Bits
Usernames, Passwords, and Logins, Oh My! - How to Prevent a Potential Disaster for Your Heirs
The Uniform Probate Code - Enhanced Protection Available for Those Needing Guardianship
Planning Your Estate: When a "Simple Will" Won't Suffice
Designating Beneficiaries
Special Needs Children: Proper Planning Can Preserve Assets to Support Them When You're Gone
The Deed with Life Estate - A Smart Way to Preserve Your Home from Long Term Care Expenses
Caring for Your Ailing or Aging Parent - Personal and Financial Ramifications
Fair Questions - Making a Case for Effectively Contesting a Will Isn't Easy
Home Sweet Home - Reverse Mortgages Can Keep You from Becoming Institutionalized
What Are the Benefits of Hospice Care?
Co-owning Property with Your Spouse or Children - How To Chose the Right Type of Ownership
A Sense of Community - Assisted Living Facilities - A Means to Live Independently Longer
Death Without the Estate Tax?
Effective Planning to Transition a Business
New Massachusetts Estate Tax Exemptions Are Likely to Cause Hardships for the Unprepared
Preparing For Incapacity - The Durable Power of Attorney Helps Assure a Proper Flow of Funds
Deed With Life Estate
End of the Year Tax Strategy - Charitable Planning
Smart College Planning With Section 529 Plans
Deed With Life Estate |
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News
Regional Law Firm Attorneys Honored as 2009 SuperLawyers & Rising Stars
Regional Law Firm's Attorney Named to American Cancer Society's Nationwide Gift Planning Advisory Council
Springfield-Based Attorney is Appointed to National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Board
Local Lawyers Recognized as 2008 SuperLawyers & Rising Stars
Bits and Hits - Estate-planning Blog Success Shows That Where's a Will, There's a Way Forward
State of the Estate Tax - Beyond 2010: Uncertainty Reigns, but There's Still Planning to Do
Local Attorney Contributes to New Long Term Care Planning Book
Local Attorney Earns Distinction as a Certified Elder Law Attorney
Local Attorney Presents at National Seminars
Boston Magazine Distinguishes 7 New England SuperLawyers from Regional Law Firm
Local Lawyer Invited to Serve on Prestigious National Alliance
Partner in Regional Law Firm Presents at National Conference
Boston Magazine Distinguishes 9 SuperLawyers from Regional Law Firm
A Big Problem - For The Long Term, Recently Passed Legislation Dramatically Changes The Landscape of Medicaid Planning
Catching the blog wave - Law Firms See Benefits In A Growing Medium |
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LecturesSeminar: Estate Planning Primer, June 10, 2010 Seminar: Changes to the New MUPC; Guardianship & Conservatorship - Substantive law, applicable procedures, forms and practice, May 27, 2010 Seminar: Elder law planning for the general practitioner, January 27, 2010 Seminar: Estate Planning for Real Estate Owners, January 14, 2010 Seminar: Creating Special Needs Trusts , January 8, 2010 Seminar: Estate planning and protecting your assets, January 5, 2010 Seminar: Demystifying the Emerging Treatment & Law of Eldercare, December 9, 2009 Seminar: Use of Paralegals in a private law practice, November 18, 2009 Seminar: Utilization of Paralegals, November 16, 2009 Seminar: When It’s All Going to the Dogs: A Primer on the Emerging Trend of Pet Trusts and Estate Planning, November 15, 2009 Seminar: Elder Law and Asset Planning Techniques, October 27, 2009 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, BusinessWest & 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: Getting Your Affairs In Order, 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 |
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