Belcher, Starr & Fitzgerald LLP: Attorney Michael J. Starr

Michael J. Starr, Esq.

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Michael J. Starr, Partner

Mr. Starr advises individuals and fiduciaries in the areas of estate and trust planning and administration. His clients range from families with substantial assets and closely-held business interests to those primarily concerned with matters such as possible guardianship of minor children or Medicaid planning issues. His experience also includes drafting and administering various charitable trusts, including charitable remainder unitrusts.

In addition, his practice involves a wide variety of real estate matters as they relate to estate planning and administration. Mr. Starr's wider real estate practice includes sales, leasing, zoning and environmental matters in residential and commercial settings. He appears before town boards and municipal officials regarding permits and other approvals. Prior to forming the firm, Mr. Starr was an Associate at Taylor, Ganson & Perrin, LLP, in Boston.

Admitted:
Commonwealth of Massachusetts and United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts

Education:
Boston College Law School, J.D., cum laude

Notes Editor, Uniform Commercial Code Reporter-Digest
American Bankruptcy Law Journal Prize
Grimes Moot Court Competition, Top Ten Written Brief
Mediation certification, Urban Community Mediators
Bowdoin College, A.B., magna cum laude
James Bowdoin Scholar, High Honors

Organizations:
Massachusetts Bar Association
Real Estate Bar Association for Massachusetts

Publications & Speaking Engagements:
"How To Draft Effective Wills and Trusts For Your Clients in Massachusetts," National Bar Institute, Inc., April, 2005 (Basic Tax Considerations)

"Affordable Housing in Massachusetts," Lorman Education Services, Nov & Dec, 2004 (Chapter 40B Reform)

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