team-member

Marco Schiavo

Woburn, MA

Licensed for 20 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Estate Planning

Language

Spanish English Italian

About

Attorney Kenneth J. Simmons, Jr.  is the co-founder and Senior Partner of Simmons & Schiavo, LLP, serving Woburn, Lexington, Winchester and the surrounding areas.  Attorney Simmons focuses his practice in the areas of estate planning, elder law, probate and residential real estate.  His experience in Elder Law includes advising clients in all aspects of long term care planning including how to properly protect assets from the costs of long term care, the benefits of Irrevocable Income Only Trusts, as well as the preparation and filing of MassHealth Long Term Care Applications for clients entering or already in a nursing facility.  Attorney Simmons handles all levels of estate planning from simple Wills, Health Care Proxies and Durable Powers of Attorney to more complex, multi-million dollar estates involving marital trust planning, irrevocable life insurance trusts, limited liability companies utilized for gifting programs, charitable remainder trusts as well as other complex trust planning vehicles.  In addition, Attorney Simmons represents clients as buyers and sellers negotiation of purchase and sale agreements for both residential and commercial real estate transactions.  Attorney Simmons also represents developers in the conversion of multi-family properties into condominiums. I encourage my clients to download my mobile app

Practices Areas

Estate Planning

Elder Law

Language

Spanish English Italian

Contact

400 TradeCenterSuite 4800Woburn, MA, 01801400 TradeCenterSuite 4800Suite 4800Woburn, MA, 01801

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Donna
February 27, 2021

We are currently working with Attorney Ken Simmons and I can honestly say without hesitation that he is so professional and extremely knowledgeable. He has thoroughly explained every single step of our estate planning process to my husband and me in a way that we could most easily understand. He has provided us with knowing that there will be a sense of security through planning our estate.

Charles
February 8, 2021

Ken Simmons makes you feel comfortable when doing your Estate planning .He listens to what you need and want to do and explains the best way to get it done.His knowledge of the law and the process is second to none.He explains the time line for all of your documents to go into effect.

Rosalina
February 4, 2021

Up date my Estate Planning and I am very satisfied for the explanations especially, regarding of revocable trust that I can understand.

Cheryl
December 3, 2019

My Mom and Dad hired Ken a few years ago to prepare their Estate Plan. Ken has always been kind, thorough and extremely professional. Ken has also prepared my Estate Plan including Trust, Health Care Proxies and Power of Attorney. Can't thank Ken enough for making a complex task simple, thorough and easy to understand!

Mary
October 31, 2017

I will always be grateful to Attorney Simmons for his care in explaining the alternatives which were available for my family. His information was very detailed and clear. I had to make serious decisions about my family's future but he never made me feel rushed. I always had time to consider my options, and I was sure of the soundness of my final decisions especially because of his availability while I was considering my choices. I highly recommend Attorney Simmons because of my personal experience with him during a time of enormous stress and uncertainties. Mary McLean

David
May 19, 2017

Ken Simmons has been excellent to work with on our estate planning. He's extremely knowledgeable and helpful. He is easily accessible and always great with explaining the details of our plan and always happy to answer any of our questions. We have and will continue to recommend Ken to anyone who may be looking. He's the best!

anonymous
December 5, 2016

Ken Simmons is working with us on estate planning. He is wonderful to work with. He invests the time needed to make us feel comfortable and to get us to the right result. He walked us through all of our options in detail and explained the complex laws surrounding estate planning in a way that made sense. He gave us the time and space we needed to make decisions but closely guided us where we needed it. We were impressed with his knowledge and expertise. I would strongly recommend him and his practice for estate planning.

Lesley
December 22, 2014

My husband and I met with Attorney Kenneth J SImmons to seek advice in planning for the future of our family of four. Mr. Simmons was professional, knowledgeable and very informative. He thoroughly explained all of the possible options available to use in terms that we would understand. He patiently reviewed everything with us as he outlined the pros and cons of each and every option. I honestly felt like he truly cared in finding out what was going to be the best option for us. We were extremely pleased with his knowledge and expertise of estate planning as well as his calm, down to earth demeanor. He was respectful, easy to talk to and always made us feel comfortable. We felt confident with his recommendation and advice on what would be our best option and in our best interest for us and our entire family. We had a great experience with Attorney Kenneth J Simmons and would strongly recommend him to anyone seeking services for estate planning.

Sona
December 28, 2012

I have used Attorney Simmons when I originally purchased my home, (which was anything but a straight-forward purchase!) and again, for my most recent home mortgage refinance. My family and I have also used Attorney Simmons and his firm, Simmons and Schiavo LLP, for elder estate planning as well as for any rental real estate questions that have arisen. My experience, EVERY time was so positive that I felt I had to share my feedback. Below are just a few examples of the ways in which Attorney Simmons and his firm have handled our business in an outstanding manner: • Exceptionally knowledgeable in all aspects of any legal matter discussed • Willingness to research and analyze any out-of-the ordinary situations • Outstanding attention to detail • Patience and willingness to explain complicated concepts • Extremely responsive in communication and follow up • Complete professionalism in dealings with issues involving external third parties • Comfortable office atmosphere • Friendly and helpful office staff • Provision of all related documents on a CD (love this) I couldn’t be happier with Attorney Simmons and his firm and have recommended (and will continue to recommend) them to my friends and family.

Donna
February 27, 2021

We are currently working with Attorney Ken Simmons and I can honestly say without hesitation that he is so professional and extremely knowledgeable. He has thoroughly explained every single step of our estate planning process to my husband and me in a way that we could most easily understand. He has provided us with knowing that there will be a sense of security through planning our estate.

Charles
February 8, 2021

Ken Simmons makes you feel comfortable when doing your Estate planning .He listens to what you need and want to do and explains the best way to get it done.His knowledge of the law and the process is second to none.He explains the time line for all of your documents to go into effect.

Rosalina
February 4, 2021

Up date my Estate Planning and I am very satisfied for the explanations especially, regarding of revocable trust that I can understand.

Cheryl
December 3, 2019

My Mom and Dad hired Ken a few years ago to prepare their Estate Plan. Ken has always been kind, thorough and extremely professional. Ken has also prepared my Estate Plan including Trust, Health Care Proxies and Power of Attorney. Can't thank Ken enough for making a complex task simple, thorough and easy to understand!

Mary
October 31, 2017

I will always be grateful to Attorney Simmons for his care in explaining the alternatives which were available for my family. His information was very detailed and clear. I had to make serious decisions about my family's future but he never made me feel rushed. I always had time to consider my options, and I was sure of the soundness of my final decisions especially because of his availability while I was considering my choices. I highly recommend Attorney Simmons because of my personal experience with him during a time of enormous stress and uncertainties. Mary McLean

David
May 19, 2017

Ken Simmons has been excellent to work with on our estate planning. He's extremely knowledgeable and helpful. He is easily accessible and always great with explaining the details of our plan and always happy to answer any of our questions. We have and will continue to recommend Ken to anyone who may be looking. He's the best!

anonymous
December 5, 2016

Ken Simmons is working with us on estate planning. He is wonderful to work with. He invests the time needed to make us feel comfortable and to get us to the right result. He walked us through all of our options in detail and explained the complex laws surrounding estate planning in a way that made sense. He gave us the time and space we needed to make decisions but closely guided us where we needed it. We were impressed with his knowledge and expertise. I would strongly recommend him and his practice for estate planning.

Lesley
December 22, 2014

My husband and I met with Attorney Kenneth J SImmons to seek advice in planning for the future of our family of four. Mr. Simmons was professional, knowledgeable and very informative. He thoroughly explained all of the possible options available to use in terms that we would understand. He patiently reviewed everything with us as he outlined the pros and cons of each and every option. I honestly felt like he truly cared in finding out what was going to be the best option for us. We were extremely pleased with his knowledge and expertise of estate planning as well as his calm, down to earth demeanor. He was respectful, easy to talk to and always made us feel comfortable. We felt confident with his recommendation and advice on what would be our best option and in our best interest for us and our entire family. We had a great experience with Attorney Kenneth J Simmons and would strongly recommend him to anyone seeking services for estate planning.

Sona
December 28, 2012

I have used Attorney Simmons when I originally purchased my home, (which was anything but a straight-forward purchase!) and again, for my most recent home mortgage refinance. My family and I have also used Attorney Simmons and his firm, Simmons and Schiavo LLP, for elder estate planning as well as for any rental real estate questions that have arisen. My experience, EVERY time was so positive that I felt I had to share my feedback. Below are just a few examples of the ways in which Attorney Simmons and his firm have handled our business in an outstanding manner: • Exceptionally knowledgeable in all aspects of any legal matter discussed • Willingness to research and analyze any out-of-the ordinary situations • Outstanding attention to detail • Patience and willingness to explain complicated concepts • Extremely responsive in communication and follow up • Complete professionalism in dealings with issues involving external third parties • Comfortable office atmosphere • Friendly and helpful office staff • Provision of all related documents on a CD (love this) I couldn’t be happier with Attorney Simmons and his firm and have recommended (and will continue to recommend) them to my friends and family.

Donna
February 27, 2021

We are currently working with Attorney Ken Simmons and I can honestly say without hesitation that he is so professional and extremely knowledgeable. He has thoroughly explained every single step of our estate planning process to my husband and me in a way that we could most easily understand. He has provided us with knowing that there will be a sense of security through planning our estate.

Charles
February 8, 2021

Ken Simmons makes you feel comfortable when doing your Estate planning .He listens to what you need and want to do and explains the best way to get it done.His knowledge of the law and the process is second to none.He explains the time line for all of your documents to go into effect.

Rosalina
February 4, 2021

Up date my Estate Planning and I am very satisfied for the explanations especially, regarding of revocable trust that I can understand.

Cheryl
December 3, 2019

My Mom and Dad hired Ken a few years ago to prepare their Estate Plan. Ken has always been kind, thorough and extremely professional. Ken has also prepared my Estate Plan including Trust, Health Care Proxies and Power of Attorney. Can't thank Ken enough for making a complex task simple, thorough and easy to understand!

Mary
October 31, 2017

I will always be grateful to Attorney Simmons for his care in explaining the alternatives which were available for my family. His information was very detailed and clear. I had to make serious decisions about my family's future but he never made me feel rushed. I always had time to consider my options, and I was sure of the soundness of my final decisions especially because of his availability while I was considering my choices. I highly recommend Attorney Simmons because of my personal experience with him during a time of enormous stress and uncertainties. Mary McLean

David
May 19, 2017

Ken Simmons has been excellent to work with on our estate planning. He's extremely knowledgeable and helpful. He is easily accessible and always great with explaining the details of our plan and always happy to answer any of our questions. We have and will continue to recommend Ken to anyone who may be looking. He's the best!

anonymous
December 5, 2016

Ken Simmons is working with us on estate planning. He is wonderful to work with. He invests the time needed to make us feel comfortable and to get us to the right result. He walked us through all of our options in detail and explained the complex laws surrounding estate planning in a way that made sense. He gave us the time and space we needed to make decisions but closely guided us where we needed it. We were impressed with his knowledge and expertise. I would strongly recommend him and his practice for estate planning.

Lesley
December 22, 2014

My husband and I met with Attorney Kenneth J SImmons to seek advice in planning for the future of our family of four. Mr. Simmons was professional, knowledgeable and very informative. He thoroughly explained all of the possible options available to use in terms that we would understand. He patiently reviewed everything with us as he outlined the pros and cons of each and every option. I honestly felt like he truly cared in finding out what was going to be the best option for us. We were extremely pleased with his knowledge and expertise of estate planning as well as his calm, down to earth demeanor. He was respectful, easy to talk to and always made us feel comfortable. We felt confident with his recommendation and advice on what would be our best option and in our best interest for us and our entire family. We had a great experience with Attorney Kenneth J Simmons and would strongly recommend him to anyone seeking services for estate planning.

Sona
December 28, 2012

I have used Attorney Simmons when I originally purchased my home, (which was anything but a straight-forward purchase!) and again, for my most recent home mortgage refinance. My family and I have also used Attorney Simmons and his firm, Simmons and Schiavo LLP, for elder estate planning as well as for any rental real estate questions that have arisen. My experience, EVERY time was so positive that I felt I had to share my feedback. Below are just a few examples of the ways in which Attorney Simmons and his firm have handled our business in an outstanding manner: • Exceptionally knowledgeable in all aspects of any legal matter discussed • Willingness to research and analyze any out-of-the ordinary situations • Outstanding attention to detail • Patience and willingness to explain complicated concepts • Extremely responsive in communication and follow up • Complete professionalism in dealings with issues involving external third parties • Comfortable office atmosphere • Friendly and helpful office staff • Provision of all related documents on a CD (love this) I couldn’t be happier with Attorney Simmons and his firm and have recommended (and will continue to recommend) them to my friends and family.