Review Category: Estate Planning

Michael Vosilla is an exceptional lawyer. My late husband began working with Michael as executor of a complicated estate. They made steady progress until David died suddenly. For that reason, I needed to take up the mantel of alternate executor, but my life had also become complicated. I moved to another state to be near my son and his family, but had to do so within a week. The pandemic began three days after I arrived at my new home, thus closing the courts and others with whom Michael needed to confer. To say that settling the estate became more complicated, working over state lines, would be a huge understatement. Through it all, Michael was composed, clear-thinking and diligent in covering what was new “territory” for me, at least. He was also caring, empathetic and supportive of my efforts to complete this painful project; as well, he managed to deal with what I will now call an “overly eager” beneficiary, with great aplomb. We successfully settled the estate earlier this year and I will forever be grateful to Michael for his kindness, patience and professionalism.

I called LaFountain & Wollman to re-write my will from many years ago as my status had changed. The problem was that I needed to satisfy a situation whereby the will had to be done on very short notice. I spoke to attorney Michael Vosilla and discussed my specifics that needed to be done. He carefully explained all of my options in a clear-cut manner and the best way to proceed. I explained to him my urgency and within 2 hours he sent me a draft. Shortly after I went over the draft with him and then drove to to his office and signed the paperwork and went home with my finished will. Michael’s work was thorough and professional.

After reviewing prospective attorneys online, I engaged Michael in helping me settle my mother’s affairs via an informal probate. Michael was extremely diligent and professional every step of the way. He frequently communicated to me when I had a question and provided updates regularly. He is very knowledgable, clear with all fees and charges (which are reasonable), and has an overall great personality. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone seeking the help of a probate attorney in MA.