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 Lisa M. Cukier

Lisa M. Cukier

Partner

Office Phone: 617.345.3471
Location: Boston, MA; Metro West, MA
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Lisa M. Cukier is a partner at Burns & Levinson and concentrates her practice in all aspects of estate and trust litigation, fiduciary litigation, probate law, child custody, parentage issues and divorce, planning and litigation for blended families and same-sex couples, adoption, guardianship and conservatorship, and elder financial exploitation.

Recognized for her expertise and skill, Ms. Cukier is a frequent speaker on the topics of trust and estate litigation, estate planning, and family law, including same sex marriage. She is also a regular contributor for various publications including Boston Spirit Magazine, and a columnist for the Weston Town Crier and Wicked Local Wayland. Prior to joining Burns & Levinson in 2002, she served as Assistant General Counsel for the Department of Mental Health and as Assistant General Counsel for the Department of Mental Retardation.

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  • 3/27/2013, MYOB Radio - Running The Business While Sandwiched Between the Needs of Children and Aging Parents
    Lisa Cukier will discuss the topic of protecting a family business at times of family need and crisis involving minor children and aging parents/in-laws.
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  • 8/22/2012, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly - Bar, court still adjusting to probate code overhaul
    Lisa Cukier was quoted in this article by Lisa Keen.
  • 5/14/2012, www.Parenting.com - Financial Planning Missteps
    Lisa Cukier was quoted in this article by Sarah Lorge Bulter.
  • 3/21/2012, MYOB Radio - Alimony Law
    Lisa Cukier discussed the new alimony law that went into effect on March 1, 2012.

Recent Articles and Publications:

Treatment of Adopted Heirs Under Trusts
Boston Spirit Magazine, January/February 2013

Law excludes adopted heirs
Wicked Local Wayland, January 14, 2013

Law excludes adopted heirs
Wicked Local Weston, January 14, 2013

Protecting vacation home
Wicked Local Weston, December 11, 2012

Speaking Engagements:

Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Women's Breakfast Forum, 5.17.2013
Location: The University of Massachusetts Club - Boston, MA
Role: Panelist
Topic: Engaging the Business and Legal Community for Women’s Leadership

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Newton Community Education Seminar, 4.24.2013
Location: Newton North High School, Newton, MA
Role: Speaker
Topic: Aging Parents & Their Adult Children: Strategies & Solutions for Decision-Making

Newton Community Education Seminar, 4.3.2013
Location: Newton North High School, Newton, MA
Role: Speaker
Topic: Estate Planning and Estate Litigation
Lisa Cukier and Clifford Cohen will speak at the Newton Community Education Center on "Estate Planning and Estate Litigation" on April 3 and April 10, 2013.

Ameriprise Financial Seminar, 3.27.2013
Location: Club Cafe, Boston
Role: Speaker
Topic: Strategies for LGBT individuals, couples and families