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Edward Fegreus

Ed Fegreus has represented clients for more than 40 years in a wide range of legal matters relating to estate planning, probate of estates, real estate, litigation and small business transactions. Ed has extensive trial experience in the federal and state courts of Massachusetts, having successfully tried a large number of cases to both bench and juries, and has recovered multi-million dollar judgments for his clients. Over his decades of practice, Ed has been involved in the drafting of well over 1,000 estate plans and represented hundreds of Personal Representatives and Trustees in all manner of estate matters, from Will contests and accounting disputes to partitions and creditor claims. Ed also serves as counsel to Trustees of condominium associations. 

In addition to studying law, Ed earned a Master’s Degree in City Planning from Harvard University and has considerable experience in regulatory practice before municipal and state agencies and boards. For 12 years, Ed served as a member of the Massachusetts Citizens Advisory Committee to the Old Colony Railroad Rehabilitation Project, Greenbush Line Corridor.

Following graduation from law school, Ed clerked for Justice John M. Greaney in the Massachusetts Appeals Court and worked in the General Counsel’s Office of the U.S. Securities And Exchange Commission before opening his firm in downtown Boston. Ed also served as a Pretrial Case Conferencer for the Boston Municipal Court for approximately 15 years.

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(617) 737-9100
ed.fegreus@fegreuslaw.com

21 Custom House Street, Suite 480
Boston, Massachusetts 02110

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United States District Court, Massachusetts

U.S. Court of Appeals, 1st Circuit

U.S. Supreme Court

Selected Cases:

Sullivan v. Boston Gas, 414 Mass. 129, 605 N.E.2d 805 (1993)

Nowak v. Tak How Investments, Ltd., 94 F.3d 708, 712 (1st Cir. 1996), cert. denied, 520 U.S. 1155, 117 S. Ct. 1333 (1997)

Howell v. Larson (In re: Larson), 513 F.3d 325 (1st Cir. 2008)

Nickerson v. Lee, 42 Mass. App. Ct. 106, 674 NE 2d 1111 (1997)

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(617) 737-9100
ed.fegreus@fegreuslaw.com

21 Custom House Street, Suite 480
Boston, Massachusetts 02110

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We often think of Wills as set-in-stone documents, We often think of Wills as set-in-stone documents, but even a properly executed Will can be challenged if someone questions whether the person who made it (the testator) had “testamentary capacity.” 

Testamentary capacity is a legal concept that means the testator understood the nature and extent of their property, recognized who might have a claim to it, and comprehended the consequences of their decisions, all without being influenced by delusions or impairments.

For example, a Will might leave everything to one child, but if another child believes the testator wasn’t fully aware when signing, they could challenge it. These cases can get complicated quickly, because proving someone’s state of mind at a specific moment in the past isn't so simple.

An experienced estate attorney can take precautions like documenting the signing process, carefully selecting witnesses, including physician evaluations, and using no-contest clauses. 

Thoughtful planning can help ensure a Will reflects the testator’s true intentions and reduce the likelihood of costly disputes among heirs.
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In Massachusetts, this important estate planning document lets you name a trusted adult to make medical and health care decisions for you if you’re ever unable to communicate your wishes. Along with a Durable Power of Attorney, it’s a key part of protecting both your well-being and your estate.

Without a Health Care Proxy, doctors may turn to your spouse or adult children to make decisions on your behalf. While that can work, disagreements can arise quickly if your wishes aren’t clearly known. 

If no close family is available, or if family members cannot agree, the Probate and Family Court may need to appoint a legal guardian, which can be a time-consuming and costly process.

Having a Health Care Proxy ensures your voice is heard and your care aligns with your values, even if you can’t speak for yourself.
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