Wilchins Cosentino & Novins LLP

Wilchins Cosentino & Novins LLP As a mid-sized law firm, we are the right size to deliver high-caliber legal counsel across a breadt Designed for You: Mid-size is the Right Size.

Wilchins Cosentino & Novins LLP has designed our firm to deliver a higher level of service for business owners, corporations and individuals, with a focus on privately held businesses and high net worth individuals. As a mid-sized law firm, we are the right size to deliver high-caliber legal counsel with a highly personalized, concierge approach. We are large enough to offer a breadth of legal ser

vices and small enough to ensure you work with our senior attorneys, all at an exceptional value Boston-based firms cannot match.

• High Caliber Legal Services •
We structured our firm specifically so you can count on us for exceptional legal services across a range of practice areas that meet your legal needs. Our practice areas include private client services, trust and estates planning, litigation, real estate, employment law, corporate and business law, and family law. WCN attorneys are experienced, highly skilled, solutions-oriented and specialized in their respective areas of law. We put our extensive knowledge and legal acumen to work for you, conducting extensive research and collaborating to develop a sound and pragmatic legal strategy.

• Concierge Approach •
We distinguish ourselves through our concierge approach to delivering high-quality legal services, working closely with you to develop well-thought-out solutions. As a client of WCN, you are assured of our accessibility, personal attention and skilled guidance as we seamlessly serve you and adeptly address all of your legal needs.

• High Value •
Another key differentiator is the exceptional value we deliver, grounded in practicality. Our approach is both strategic and pragmatic, providing high-quality legal services efficiently. We accomplish this is by ensuring you always work with the right person, whether that’s a partner or a paralegal. We’re proud to say this highly effective approach has served our clients well, enabling us to build strong relationships measured in years.

Tax planning is not one-dimensional.Strategies that minimize income tax during life may create very different estate tax...
06/05/2026

Tax planning is not one-dimensional.

Strategies that minimize income tax during life may create very different estate tax consequences later. Coordinated planning across both systems can help preserve wealth, improve transfer efficiency, and support long-term family and business goals.

Read more: https://bit.ly/47zCumh

Many clients understand the basic concepts behind the income tax and estate and gift tax systems. What is less intuitive is how these two regimes interact, and sometimes conflict, when planning across a lifetime. Both tax systems seek to tax economic gains, but they do so from different vantage poin...

Estate planning is not just about documents and tax strategy - it is about helping families plan for the future with con...
06/04/2026

Estate planning is not just about documents and tax strategy - it is about helping families plan for the future with confidence.

Brendan McGrory brings a thoughtful, people-first approach to WCN’s Private Client Services practice, helping clients navigate estate planning, business succession, and wealth transfer with both technical precision and personal understanding.

Get to know Brendan: https://bit.ly/3Qe2xJK

Brendan McGrory is an attorney in the Private Client Services practice, specializing in estate planning, business succession and wealth transfer. While many attorneys are drawn to the logic of the law, Brendan’s path was guided by a love for writing and a desire to help families navigate their mos...

While leaving a home to a child can be a wise decision emotionally and financially, it is critical to discuss all the po...
06/03/2026

While leaving a home to a child can be a wise decision emotionally and financially, it is critical to discuss all the potential issues with an experienced estate planning attorney. Our blog explains: https://wcnllp.com/wouldnt-it-be-great-to-leave-junior-the-house/

My daughter recently bought a house in the neighborhood she was raised in, much to my great delight, another generation would grow up with the same neighborhood schools, playgrounds and restaurants my young family enjoyed years ago. Similarly, many clients also have wonderful memories of raising a f...

Families facing guardianship or conservatorship issues need both compassionate support and experienced legal guidance.WC...
06/02/2026

Families facing guardianship or conservatorship issues need both compassionate support and experienced legal guidance.

WCN’s attorneys help clients navigate complex medical, financial, and legal considerations while managing filings, court procedures, and ongoing compliance requirements. Our goal is to help protect vulnerable individuals with thoughtful, strategic advocacy.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3GDKtk7

529 Plans can be a powerful tool for funding education and reducing estate tax exposure.But understanding how and when t...
06/01/2026

529 Plans can be a powerful tool for funding education and reducing estate tax exposure.

But understanding how and when to use those funds is critical. Nonqualified distributions can trigger unexpected income tax consequences, making thoughtful planning essential.

Coordinating 529 strategies with broader estate and trust planning can help maximize benefits and avoid costly missteps.

Read more: https://bit.ly/41jqyBu

As the cost of education continues to increase, funding a 529 Plan can provide invaluable investment and gifting opportunities for education-focused families. Cash gifts to 529 Plans grow income tax deferred if used for qualified education expenses. Contributions to a 529 Plan allow a donor (often a...

Congratulations to Brian D. Bixby, Eric B. Brenman, and Kristine Ann Cummings on being selected to the 2026 Massachusett...
05/29/2026

Congratulations to Brian D. Bixby, Eric B. Brenman, and Kristine Ann Cummings on being selected to the 2026 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list.

We are also pleased to congratulate John W. Donahue and Brendan M. McGrory on being selected to the 2026 Massachusetts Rising Stars list.

This recognition reflects their continued commitment to serving clients with skill, care, and sound legal guidance.

Congratulations to all.

A prenuptial agreement is not just about protecting assets; it's about creating financial transparency and establishing ...
05/28/2026

A prenuptial agreement is not just about protecting assets; it's about creating financial transparency and establishing expectations before marriage.

For business owners, professionals, and high-net-worth individuals, prenups can help safeguard inheritances, business interests, investments, and family wealth while reducing the potential for future disputes.

WCN’s family law attorneys guide clients through the process with discretion, strategy, and care.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Cd848z

Probate disputes can be emotional and complex.WCN represents clients in will contests, trust disputes, guardianship matt...
05/27/2026

Probate disputes can be emotional and complex.

WCN represents clients in will contests, trust disputes, guardianship matters, and estate litigation with strategic advocacy.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/42KwEKt

From commercial property sales to complex exchange transactions, details matter.WCN’s commercial real estate attorneys b...
05/26/2026

From commercial property sales to complex exchange transactions, details matter.

WCN’s commercial real estate attorneys bring extensive experience guiding clients through acquisitions, refinancing, sale-leaseback arrangements, and 1031 exchanges, helping transactions stay on track from negotiation to closing.

Explore our commercial real estate services: https://bit.ly/3YPlhyn

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Needham, MA
02494

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