Surprenant, Beneski & Nunes, P.C.
Estate Planning | Serving Hyannis, MA
508-767-5852Need help with Estate Planning in Massachusetts? Surprenant, Beneski & Nunes, P.C. helps clients in the Hyannis area.
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We are a premier estate planning and elder law firm serving clients throughout Southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod, and the Islands. We view estate planning not as a single transaction, but as a lifelong journey, working collaboratively with you to design tailored strategies that protect your wealth, preserve your legacy, and support your family. Guided by Certified Elder Law Attorneys (CELAs), our team offers comprehensive legal services in estate administration, long-term care, Medicaid planning, and special needs protection. Above all, our primary mission is to always put your best interests first, removing the anxiety from complex legal processes so you can navigate life's transitions with confidence and peace of mind.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Elder Law
- Estate Planning
- Health Care
- Probate & Estate Administration
Call 508-767-5852 today to arrange your free initial consultation.
Attorney Daniel M. Surprenant, Esq.
Bar Admissions:
- Massachusetts, 1996
Education:
- University of Massachusetts at Amherst
- B.A.
- Suffolk University Law School
- Juris Doctorate
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Member National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Wealth Counsel, Estate Planning Council of Massachusetts Forum of Estate Planning Attorneys, Special Needs Alliance
- Past Director and Treasurer of the Massachusetts Forum of Estate Planning Attorneys
- Past President of the Bristol County Bar Association
- Named to Thompson Reuters / Boston Magazine’s Super Lawyer® list: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
- Recognized as Best of the Best in the category of Elder Law by Southcoast Media Group, 2018
- Firm recognized with Hope Award from Southcoast Healthcare VNA, 2018
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney Michelle D. Beneski, Esq.
Bar Admissions:
- Massachusetts, 2003
Education:
- Fitchburg State
- B.S.
- Cum Laude
- Pepperdine University School of Law,
- Juris Doctorate
- University of Florida, College of Law Graduate
- Tax Program, LLM Taxation
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Member of National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Wealth Counsel, Massachusetts Forum of Estate Planning Attorneys
Serves on the Advisory Board for Coastline Elderly Services, Inc. - Adjunct Professor at Suffolk Law School, 2018
- Recipient of the Community Nurse Women’s Star Power Award, 2019
- Named to Thompson Reuters / Boston Magazine’s Super Lawyer® list: 2012, 2013, 2017, 2018, 2019
- Recognized on Top Women Lawyers list by Thomas Reuters / Boston Magazine: 2018, 2019
- Firm recognized with Hope Award from Southcoast Healthcare VNA, 2018
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney Erin L. Nunes, Esq.
Bar Admissions:
- Massachusetts, 2014
Education:
- University of Massachusetts School of Law – Dartmouth
- Juris Doctorate
- Magna Cum Laude
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Member National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Wealth Counsel, Massachusetts Forum of Estate Planning Attorneys
- Serves on the Human Rights Committee of Comprehensive Health Systems, Dartmouth
- Named to Thompson Reuters / Boston Magazine’s Super Lawyer® list as Rising Star: 2017, 2018, 2019
- Recognized on Top Women Lawyers list by Thomas Reuters / Boston Magazine: 2018, 2019
- Firm recognized with Hope Award from Southcoast Healthcare VNA, 2018
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney Rebecca S. Spinner
Bar Admissions:
- Massachusetts, 2021
Education:
- University of Massachusetts School of Law – Dartmouth
- Juris Doctorate
- Magna Cum Laude
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Member Board of Directors, The Massachusetts LGBTQ Bar Association
- Massachusetts LGBTQ Bar Association
- Secretary of the Massachusetts LGBTQ Bar Association’s Executive Board
- Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Boston, College Mentor
Languages Spoken:
- English
- Russian
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Since 1997, the "Lead Counsel Verified" status has been granted to attorneys who possess:
- The Right Professional Experience
- A Spotless Record
The following attorneys at this firm are Lead Counsel Verified:
Erin L. Nunes
This attorney practices in Massachusetts and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Estate Planning | Since 2026 |