Vetted Firm Profile · Boston

Cushing & Dolan, P.C.

Boston Estate Planning, Tax & Real Estate — Multi-Practice Since 1984 · 375 Totten Pond Road, Suite 200, Waltham, MA 02451

Estate Planning Tax / IRS Real Estate Established 1984 80,000+ Closings Multi-Practice
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Our Verdict

Cushing & Dolan, P.C. has been a Boston-area estate planning, tax, and real-estate firm since 1984. The firm expanded into real estate law and conveyancing in 1987 and has since conducted over 80,000 residential, commercial, and reverse-mortgage closings. They handle the full T&E lifecycle (wills, trusts, probate, elder law, Medicaid planning) plus IRS audits, tax appeals, and U.S. Tax Court litigation. Best fit for: Massachusetts and New Hampshire families needing integrated estate, tax, and real-estate counsel from a single firm.

Pricing & Fees

Cushing & Dolan, P.C. works on hourly + flat fee. Estate plans $1,500–$6,500 • Closings $895–$1,500 flat. The intake call is free, and they will quote you in writing before you commit.

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Key Attorneys

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Senior Founding Partner — Cushing

Founding Partner

Co-founded the firm in 1984. Best Lawyers in America. Tax and estate planning specialist.

Senior Founding Partner — Dolan headshot

Senior Founding Partner — Dolan

Founding Partner

Co-founded the firm. Real estate and conveyancing specialist with 80,000+ closings under the firm's belt.

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Senior Estate Counsel

Senior Counsel

Estate planning and elder-law specialist. Medicaid planning expert.

What Clients Say

Reviews summarized from public sources, tagged by the legal situation involved.

Diane W.
Diane W.
Couple Estate Plan
★★★★★
Drafted our wills, trust, and POAs. Coordinated with the tax-planning team for a comprehensive plan.
Anonymous
Anonymous
IRS Audit Defense
★★★★★
IRS audit found discrepancies. Cushing & Dolan reduced the assessment substantially and negotiated payment plan.
Anonymous Buyer
Anonymous Buyer
Cambridge Closing
★★★★★
Bought a Cambridge condo. Cushing & Dolan handled the closing for $1,200 flat. Smooth, professional.

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FAQ — Cushing & Dolan, P.C.

Why a multi-practice firm?
Estate planning, tax, and real estate intersect constantly — buying property triggers tax issues; estate plans involve real-estate ownership; Medicaid planning involves both tax and real-estate considerations. Integrated firms handle this naturally.
How much does Cushing & Dolan charge?
Estate plans $1,500–$6,500 flat. Real-estate closings $895–$1,500 flat. Tax audit defense and probate administration: hourly $375–$575.
Do you handle Medicaid planning?
Yes — Massachusetts has a 5-year Medicaid lookback. Planning works best when started before a nursing-home crisis. Our elder-law team handles this.
Do you do tax court?
Yes — U.S. Tax Court litigation, IRS appeals, and Massachusetts Department of Revenue (MA DOR) cases.
Where else do you practice?
Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Conveyancing across both states from offices in Waltham (HQ), Boston, Hyannis, and Wolfeboro NH.