team-member

Marco Schiavo

Woburn, MA

Licensed for 20 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Probate

Language

Spanish English Italian

About

“I believe that 95% of my job is listening.  My objective is to address all of your concerns and accomplish your goals by providing a personalized estate plan designed to fit your specific needs which includes preserving the wealth that you have accumulated throughout the years. I am a firm believer that estate planning is not a one-time event.   As life changes, the plan should change with it.  I believe in developing lifelong relationships with my clients so that my clients view me as not just an advisor, but also a trusted friend.”Attorney Marco A. Schiavo is one of the founding partners of Simmons & Schiavo, LLP and has been a devoted legal advisor to families since 2001. He has guided a number of families through the probate administration process and has personally witnessed the impact that the lack of a proper estate plan can have on loved ones. These experiences continually reaffirm his strong belief in the countless benefits of a well-drafted and well-implemented trust-based estate plan. A proper estate plan allows for a smooth transition in the event of the disability of a grantor and provides privacy and ease of property distribution without delay and oversight from the probate court upon the grantor’s death.Marco’s primary focus is assisting his clients preserve the wealth that they have accumulated to pass it on to their loved ones using creditor protection trusts, estate tax minimization techniques, business succession planning and Medicaid/Long Term Care Planning. Marco handles all levels of estate planning ranging from basic plans to complex, multi-million dollar estates involving marital deduction trust planning, irrevocable life insurance trusts, stretch IRA inheritance trusts, multi-generational dynasty trusts, gifting strategies, charitable remainder trusts, special needs trusts and a number of other complex trust planning vehicles.Marco has a passion for business; he received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Babson College with a double major in Finance and International Business Studies. At Suffolk University Law School, Marco focused his law school studies on Estate Planning and Real Estate Law.Marco lives in Walpole with his wife and three young daughters. Marco speaks Italian and Spanish fluently. His interests include traveling, reading, hiking, and most of all, spending time with his family.

Practices Areas

Estate Planning

Probate

Language

Spanish English Italian

Contact

Simmons & Schiavo, LLP400 TradeCenterSuite 4800Woburn, MA, 01801400 TradeCenterSuite 4800Suite 4800Woburn, MA, 01801

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Baldassare
January 14, 2022

Marco and his team did a fantastic job with explaining the estate planning process from beginning to end. He provided a good service and was able to simplify in what can be a complex process. We would highly recommend him and his team to anybody who is looking for an estate planning attorney.

Jean-Pierre
November 8, 2021

Marco and his team are very professional, responsive and patient. Marco explained in great detail the process of Estate Planning and helped us create a plan specific to our needs and wishes. His staff was very helpful and worked closely with other members of our team to complete the plan without any problems. Our experience was very positive and we would recommend Simmons & Schiavo without any reservation.

Marjorie and David
April 12, 2021

We had the pleasure of meeting Marco for creating an Estate Plan. From our first meeting we felt comfortable with him. He was an excellent listener, patient and extremely knowledgeable. Marco made several helpful suggestions. We feel confident that he has helped us create a first rate estate plan.

Maria
April 10, 2021

Marco was wonderful to work with. My husband and I went in knowing what we wanted but not sure how everything would be done. Marco explained everything to us telling us and with his diagrams of how our set up of our trust would work. We were very comfortable with him and would not hesitate to recommend him to family and friends. It is important to me that I am comfortable to be able to call his office with any questions in the future regarding our estate and I feel very comfortable that they will be helpful to answer all questions and concerns. Thank you Marco for helping us to finally get our estate in order after my husband and I talked about it for so long.

Constance
March 29, 2021

I Highly recommend Mark Schiavo for EstatePlanning .Marco is very efficient and very Knowledgeable, he looks at every option in detail and explained the best options for my family and I . Marco accomplished all my goals quickly . Very thankful and would highly recommend him.

Pat
March 4, 2021

For years, the need for an estate plan loomed over me. Upon my retirement, my financial advisor highly recommended that I consult with Marco. Marco presented a comprehensive yet efficient approach to planning financially, legally, and medically for the years ahead. He patiently and intelligibly explained all facets of estate planning, enabling me to make informed decisions on my behalf. Marco kept the entire process focused to its timely conclusion, culminating in my feeling relieved and confident that the finalized documents safeguard the interests of me and my family. His calm demeanor during the entire planning process was invaluable. Excellent attorney!

Teresa
January 19, 2021

Top notch! Marco knew what he was talking about and was very patient, understanding and very sensitive to our parents needa at this very important time. We were very pleased and would use him again in a heartbeat.!

Katherine
September 12, 2020

Marco was wonderful to work with and highly knowledgeable. With a one year old daughter and a second on the way we knew we wanted to get our affairs in order but didn't know where to start. Marco walked us through the entire living will and estate planning process from start to finish, helping to guide us through the tough decisions. He also was fabulous about accommodating our scheduling needs, meeting with us in our home after the kids went to bed so we could quietly focus. Can't recommend him enough!

Jamieson
May 11, 2020

In a word - Marco is fantastic. We were recommended him for our estate planning and he made this a painless, almost enjoyable process. He answered all our questions using simple to understand language so all our decisions were well informed. Marco showed empathy for us as his clients, in that he knows that it can be difficult to discuss your own death or those of your loved ones, and he takes great care in being sensitive towards that. The materials provided to help were very well produced and the entire process took only a few weeks. We signed during the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, so Marco created a complete setup for outdoor social distanced signing that took real innovation and client-side thinking. And the price was good. Marco went above and beyond in customer service and produced a fantastic binder for our living trust. Our financial advisor said that it was "Damn great work" as did our broker. Thank you Marco, Best, Jamieson

Shawn
April 21, 2020

We have used Marco Schiavo in the past for legal needs and we have been thoroughly satisfied with him and his firm, Simmons & Schiavo, LLP. In conversations with Marco, he had suggested that we look into estate planning. What I thought would be a rather simple process became more of an eye-opening progression of the multitude of topics that estate planning encompasses. Marco presented multiple different scenarios that I never would have thought of, in a non-complicated way, enabling us to make educated decisions on every facet of our estate plan. My wife and I are very happy and satisfied in the services rendered by Marco and Simmons & Schiavo, LLP and would highly recommend him for anyone looking to put together a comprehensive estate plan.

Baldassare
January 14, 2022

Marco and his team did a fantastic job with explaining the estate planning process from beginning to end. He provided a good service and was able to simplify in what can be a complex process. We would highly recommend him and his team to anybody who is looking for an estate planning attorney.

Jean-Pierre
November 8, 2021

Marco and his team are very professional, responsive and patient. Marco explained in great detail the process of Estate Planning and helped us create a plan specific to our needs and wishes. His staff was very helpful and worked closely with other members of our team to complete the plan without any problems. Our experience was very positive and we would recommend Simmons & Schiavo without any reservation.

Marjorie and David
April 12, 2021

We had the pleasure of meeting Marco for creating an Estate Plan. From our first meeting we felt comfortable with him. He was an excellent listener, patient and extremely knowledgeable. Marco made several helpful suggestions. We feel confident that he has helped us create a first rate estate plan.

Maria
April 10, 2021

Marco was wonderful to work with. My husband and I went in knowing what we wanted but not sure how everything would be done. Marco explained everything to us telling us and with his diagrams of how our set up of our trust would work. We were very comfortable with him and would not hesitate to recommend him to family and friends. It is important to me that I am comfortable to be able to call his office with any questions in the future regarding our estate and I feel very comfortable that they will be helpful to answer all questions and concerns. Thank you Marco for helping us to finally get our estate in order after my husband and I talked about it for so long.

Constance
March 29, 2021

I Highly recommend Mark Schiavo for EstatePlanning .Marco is very efficient and very Knowledgeable, he looks at every option in detail and explained the best options for my family and I . Marco accomplished all my goals quickly . Very thankful and would highly recommend him.

Pat
March 4, 2021

For years, the need for an estate plan loomed over me. Upon my retirement, my financial advisor highly recommended that I consult with Marco. Marco presented a comprehensive yet efficient approach to planning financially, legally, and medically for the years ahead. He patiently and intelligibly explained all facets of estate planning, enabling me to make informed decisions on my behalf. Marco kept the entire process focused to its timely conclusion, culminating in my feeling relieved and confident that the finalized documents safeguard the interests of me and my family. His calm demeanor during the entire planning process was invaluable. Excellent attorney!

Teresa
January 19, 2021

Top notch! Marco knew what he was talking about and was very patient, understanding and very sensitive to our parents needa at this very important time. We were very pleased and would use him again in a heartbeat.!

Katherine
September 12, 2020

Marco was wonderful to work with and highly knowledgeable. With a one year old daughter and a second on the way we knew we wanted to get our affairs in order but didn't know where to start. Marco walked us through the entire living will and estate planning process from start to finish, helping to guide us through the tough decisions. He also was fabulous about accommodating our scheduling needs, meeting with us in our home after the kids went to bed so we could quietly focus. Can't recommend him enough!

Jamieson
May 11, 2020

In a word - Marco is fantastic. We were recommended him for our estate planning and he made this a painless, almost enjoyable process. He answered all our questions using simple to understand language so all our decisions were well informed. Marco showed empathy for us as his clients, in that he knows that it can be difficult to discuss your own death or those of your loved ones, and he takes great care in being sensitive towards that. The materials provided to help were very well produced and the entire process took only a few weeks. We signed during the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, so Marco created a complete setup for outdoor social distanced signing that took real innovation and client-side thinking. And the price was good. Marco went above and beyond in customer service and produced a fantastic binder for our living trust. Our financial advisor said that it was "Damn great work" as did our broker. Thank you Marco, Best, Jamieson

Shawn
April 21, 2020

We have used Marco Schiavo in the past for legal needs and we have been thoroughly satisfied with him and his firm, Simmons & Schiavo, LLP. In conversations with Marco, he had suggested that we look into estate planning. What I thought would be a rather simple process became more of an eye-opening progression of the multitude of topics that estate planning encompasses. Marco presented multiple different scenarios that I never would have thought of, in a non-complicated way, enabling us to make educated decisions on every facet of our estate plan. My wife and I are very happy and satisfied in the services rendered by Marco and Simmons & Schiavo, LLP and would highly recommend him for anyone looking to put together a comprehensive estate plan.

Baldassare
January 14, 2022

Marco and his team did a fantastic job with explaining the estate planning process from beginning to end. He provided a good service and was able to simplify in what can be a complex process. We would highly recommend him and his team to anybody who is looking for an estate planning attorney.

Jean-Pierre
November 8, 2021

Marco and his team are very professional, responsive and patient. Marco explained in great detail the process of Estate Planning and helped us create a plan specific to our needs and wishes. His staff was very helpful and worked closely with other members of our team to complete the plan without any problems. Our experience was very positive and we would recommend Simmons & Schiavo without any reservation.

Marjorie and David
April 12, 2021

We had the pleasure of meeting Marco for creating an Estate Plan. From our first meeting we felt comfortable with him. He was an excellent listener, patient and extremely knowledgeable. Marco made several helpful suggestions. We feel confident that he has helped us create a first rate estate plan.

Maria
April 10, 2021

Marco was wonderful to work with. My husband and I went in knowing what we wanted but not sure how everything would be done. Marco explained everything to us telling us and with his diagrams of how our set up of our trust would work. We were very comfortable with him and would not hesitate to recommend him to family and friends. It is important to me that I am comfortable to be able to call his office with any questions in the future regarding our estate and I feel very comfortable that they will be helpful to answer all questions and concerns. Thank you Marco for helping us to finally get our estate in order after my husband and I talked about it for so long.

Constance
March 29, 2021

I Highly recommend Mark Schiavo for EstatePlanning .Marco is very efficient and very Knowledgeable, he looks at every option in detail and explained the best options for my family and I . Marco accomplished all my goals quickly . Very thankful and would highly recommend him.

Pat
March 4, 2021

For years, the need for an estate plan loomed over me. Upon my retirement, my financial advisor highly recommended that I consult with Marco. Marco presented a comprehensive yet efficient approach to planning financially, legally, and medically for the years ahead. He patiently and intelligibly explained all facets of estate planning, enabling me to make informed decisions on my behalf. Marco kept the entire process focused to its timely conclusion, culminating in my feeling relieved and confident that the finalized documents safeguard the interests of me and my family. His calm demeanor during the entire planning process was invaluable. Excellent attorney!

Teresa
January 19, 2021

Top notch! Marco knew what he was talking about and was very patient, understanding and very sensitive to our parents needa at this very important time. We were very pleased and would use him again in a heartbeat.!

Katherine
September 12, 2020

Marco was wonderful to work with and highly knowledgeable. With a one year old daughter and a second on the way we knew we wanted to get our affairs in order but didn't know where to start. Marco walked us through the entire living will and estate planning process from start to finish, helping to guide us through the tough decisions. He also was fabulous about accommodating our scheduling needs, meeting with us in our home after the kids went to bed so we could quietly focus. Can't recommend him enough!

Jamieson
May 11, 2020

In a word - Marco is fantastic. We were recommended him for our estate planning and he made this a painless, almost enjoyable process. He answered all our questions using simple to understand language so all our decisions were well informed. Marco showed empathy for us as his clients, in that he knows that it can be difficult to discuss your own death or those of your loved ones, and he takes great care in being sensitive towards that. The materials provided to help were very well produced and the entire process took only a few weeks. We signed during the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, so Marco created a complete setup for outdoor social distanced signing that took real innovation and client-side thinking. And the price was good. Marco went above and beyond in customer service and produced a fantastic binder for our living trust. Our financial advisor said that it was "Damn great work" as did our broker. Thank you Marco, Best, Jamieson

Shawn
April 21, 2020

We have used Marco Schiavo in the past for legal needs and we have been thoroughly satisfied with him and his firm, Simmons & Schiavo, LLP. In conversations with Marco, he had suggested that we look into estate planning. What I thought would be a rather simple process became more of an eye-opening progression of the multitude of topics that estate planning encompasses. Marco presented multiple different scenarios that I never would have thought of, in a non-complicated way, enabling us to make educated decisions on every facet of our estate plan. My wife and I are very happy and satisfied in the services rendered by Marco and Simmons & Schiavo, LLP and would highly recommend him for anyone looking to put together a comprehensive estate plan.