Testimonials

I cannot say enough about Paula and her staff. They helped us navigate through all the stages of my parents senior journey. Wills, nursing homes, independent and assisted living, Medicaid and estate settlement. They did it all. In every stage they were there for us in a professional and caring manner.—Dale

My family has worked with Paula for over ten years and she has been and continues to be wonderful to work with. She, as well as her staff, are truly caring, very knowledgeable, always helpful and patient while guiding us and educating us through important decision making for our elderly parents and ultimately decisions we will need to make in the future for ourselves. We highly recommend Paula and the Berkshire Law Group. The Life Care Program offered should be seriously considered as well. The support we have received through this program has been amazing.—Tracy

Just finished completing our new wills and trusts with Paula and her team. Very impressed with their professionalism and responsiveness to our questions. Paula listened to all our wishes and concerns and created documents that represented what my husband and I wanted. The whole team worked together to make the process easy for us and provide a clear plan for our kids when the time comes. Highly recommend Berkshire Law Group!—Shirl

In 2021, it became very apparent I needed a Massachusetts estate planning attorney and family law firm to help with multiple matters. Being from out of state, I knew no lawyers in the Berkshires not to mention an arduous selection process searching for an experienced lawyer and firm. I narrowed my search to attorneys and firms in central and south Berkshire County. With little knowledge, I first contacted Berkshire Law Group. After an initial phone call, her team recognized the urgency and immediately arranged for a virtual meeting during the pandemic. They took total charge of my family and estate legal matters as well as eldercare needs. After the initial call with the firm’s paralegal, Dawn, and later Zoom session with Paula Almgren, Esq., I had total confidence in their ability to help. I have used Paula and Berkshire Law Group again in 2023 and 2024 to help with other estate document planning changes and related matters. They made my life easier and it was a pleasure working with them. Big thanks to Paula, Dawn, Verena and the entire team for helping me through difficult times and with very successful conclusions. I highly recommend Berkshire Law Group.—Michael

We hired the BLG when my dad urgently required additional care. Unfortunately my brothers and I were not aware of how dire a situation my parents were in and we needed help quickly. Paula, Dawn, and Deb helped our family navigate a very difficult situation and they were very patient. My brothers and I did not know how to navigate the healthcare scene nor did we know how to do it in a way that protected the companion spouse. We are so very thankful and could not have done this without them. It really was a blessing to have found them.—Renee

I could no longer ‘not see’ my husband’s dementia after his concussion. What do you do when the person you always counted on to reason things out with you “can’t” anymore? Thankfully, Paula Almgren was recommended to me, and I have been recommending her with utmost confidence ever since! Knowledge and compassion without a doubt! You’re comfortable discussing your most personal fears and confidential information without hesitation knowing you are with someone who has YOUR best interest front and center! Paula and her entire team at Berkshire Law Group are there to answer your calls when you have that panic question. The RN provides advice and a true perspective that helps me advocate my way through the confusing health care system. They walk you through the maze of things that need to be done so you don’t feel overwhelmed. Trusts, Wills, Special Needs Trusts, Pet Trusts – yes, in our home we have a substitute child that will outlive us, and Paula took care of that too! At a time when your life is turned upside down and you can’t think clearly, you need Paula Almgren and her team to help you “see” clearly again.—Monica

Thorough. Very thorough. I needed to update my estate plan after my brother’s death. Paula asked the questions needed to get me through the process. She listened to what I wanted and gave advice that would be in my best interest. She was patient in explaining terms, laws and whatever questions I had. I feel confident I have a good estate plan and I know she will help me if I need to revise or update in the future.—Janice

Berkshire Law Group has been AMAZING to work with! Within a few minutes of my initial meeting, I felt at ease, I had so many questions & Paula took the time to answer them & explained things I didn’t understand. At the end of the consultation, she reviewed the visit, explained next steps, and gave me a “homework list.” I knew that I had a partnership with her. The office keeps in contact with you. The final meeting was handled in the same manner! Bryan answered my many questions & I left knowing I made the right decision to become a client. Highly recommend them for Estate Planning!—Eileen

Attending to end-of-life matters was and is a difficult process for me. Attorney Paula Almgren, recommended when I began to search for an attorney to help in the decisions that resulted in the creation of a revocable trust, has exceeded all expectations. She has consistently provided patient and thorough consultations, answering my many questions, drawing diagrams of next steps, outlining the additional services her firm can provide (such as coaching my health care proxy through conversations with doctors), and graciously accepting my slow pace in getting through the decisions and actions. Knowing that the Life Care Planning division of the Berkshire Law Group also can provide help in assessing medical needs and care services, can help with the setting up of home care or nursing home care when and if that time comes, gives me much needed peace of mind. Altogether, priceless. —Nancy

When I moved to the Berkshires after retiring from an estate planning law practice in NYC, a priority was finding a MA estate planning attorney. Never hire yourself as your attorney is advice I heartily endorse. I feel my husband and I are in great hands with Paula and her team. She is caring and skillful. We are lucky to have her as our attorney. —Nancy