
Overview
Meredith Greene advises individuals and families on estate planning, particularly special needs planning, guardianship, conservatorship, adult services advocacy and government benefits advocacy. Meredith represents clients in all aspects of estate and generational wealth planning, probate matters and estate administration.
Meredith develops first-party and third-party supplemental needs trusts, irrevocable trusts, marital deduction trusts, wills, health care proxies, HIPAA release authorizations, durable powers of attorney and appointments of advocate. She also performs trust reviews and serves as a professional trustee on special needs trusts.
Meredith represents families in guardianship and conservatorship proceedings. In addition, she advocates for clients with the Department of Developmental Services and disability service providers, and represents clients in Social Security Administration appeals. Meredith has been appointed and has served as guardian ad litem in probate court matters.
Meredith was trained as a parent advocate, representing children and families in the area of special education, through the Federation of Children with Special Needs. She is a member of multiple organizations on behalf of individuals with special needs. Meredith speaks often covering diverse topics, including special needs planning, guardianship and alternatives/supported decision making, and government benefits for individuals with special needs.
Education and Credentials
Education
- Suffolk University Law School, J.D., cum laude
- College of the Holy Cross, B.A.
Admissions
- Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Affiliations
- Special Needs Alliance
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Massachusetts Chapter
- Massachusetts Guardianship Association
- Parent Attorney and Advocates
- Special Needs Advocacy Network
Recognition and Community
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Community Involvement
Minute Man Arc, Board of Directors; Minute Man Early Intervention Program, Parent-Mentor
The Arc of Massachusetts, Operation House Call
Williams Syndrome Association, Board of Directors
MetroWest Chamber of Commerce, Public Policy Committee, Former Chair; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, Former Chair; Board of Directors, Former Board Member
News & Insights
Thought Leadership
- UPDATED: Massachusetts Legislature Passes Wide- Ranging Tax Bill Impacting Estate and Income Taxes , September 29, 2023
- Planning Alternatives for Adults with Disabilities , June 8, 2022
News
In The Media
Media Mentions
- Day Pitney Gets Boost in Boston, Connecticut Law Tribune, September 10, 2021
- Hub Hires: Day Pitney, Holland & Knight, Womble Bond, Law360, August 30, 2021
- Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly's New Associations Column, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, August 26, 2021
- For Day Pitney Partner, Special Needs Law Is More Than A Job, Law360 Pulse, August 23, 2021
- Day Pitney Adds Partner to Special Needs Planning Practice, Law360, August 20, 2021
- The Daily Docket - Industry Moves, Thomson Reuters' The Daily Docket, August 18, 2021
Speaking Engagements
- "Guardianship – Exploring the Options," Minute Man Arc, October 24, 2024
- "Disabili-Tea," Boston University Law School and Disabled Law Students and Allies Association, October 15, 2024
- "Planning for Persons with Disabilities: Special Needs Trusts and Other Considerations," New England Village, January 24, 2024
- "Planning a Life: Transition Considerations for Your Child’s Future," Lifeworks, October 17, 2023
- "Special Needs Estate Planning for Your Child," Nashoba Learning Group, June 8, 2023
- "Guardianship and Transition to Adult Services, Including DDS Eligibility Requirements," Nashoba Learning Group, April 13, 2023
- "Guardianship & Alternatives," Greater Haverhill-Newburyport Arc, February 9, 2023
- "Special Needs Planning," Granite Academy, November 16, 2022
- "Guardianship and Supported Decision Making," Granite Academy, November 9, 2022
- "Planning a Life: Transition Considerations for Your Child's Future," The ARC South Shore, November 9, 2022
- "Guardianship & Alternatives – Supported Decision Making," Amego, Inc., Amego, Inc. , August 18, 2022
- "Special Needs Trusts & ABLE Accounts," Amego, Inc., July 21, 2022
- "Guardianship & Alternatives," The Arc of the South Shore, April 20, 2022
- "Guardians and the Other Alternatives," The Arc of Bristol County, April 13, 2022
- "Transition Boot Camp & Beyond: Guardianship & Alternatives," The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport, April 6, 2022
- "Special Needs Planning Workshop," Hopkinton SEPAC, March 8, 2022
- "Guardianship – Exploring the Options," Minute Man Arc, February 1, 2022
- "Planning for a Loved One with Special Needs," Fidelity Wealth Management Webinar, December 2, 2021
- "Guardianship & Alternatives Virtual Workshop," Open Sky Family Support Center, November 17, 2021