January 27, 2005 -- Millett & Rafferty, the Boston based tax and business planning law firm, has opened its North Shore office in Marblehead with the addition of estate planning and real estate Attorney Frances E. Rafferty. She joins Thomas D. Millett, CPA who manages the Boston office. The firm's partners have over 40 years of experience in planning, implementation and compliance for business owners, families, executives and professionals.

The focus of Attorney Rafferty’s practice is residential and commercial real estate, estate planning, estate administration and asset protection. She also assists clients in protecting their assets

Attorney Rafferty has represented many real estate investors whose interests range from commercial development to private residences and second homes. Her expertise includes representing developers and homeowners in zoning and land use matters before local town planning boards. Attorney Rafferty handles all aspects of residential & commercial real purchase and sales negotiations and financing.

Clients turn to Attorney Rafferty to plan their estates. She helps clients find a balance of interests within the family group needed to resolve issues that may have lingered for years. Attorney Rafferty guides clients decide how to pass their property through their will and during lifetime. She and her staff recommend and develop estate plans, draft wills and trusts and administer and probate client estates.

Attorney Rafferty’s expertise compliments her partner’s practice. Attorney Millett, who is also a Certified Public Accountant, focuses on tax, business and financial planning and implementation for closely held business owners, executives, professionals and financially independent family groups. His involvement with clients’ tax, financial and investment activities over the past twenty-five years has enabled him to develop special skills in creative transaction planning and structuring. Attorney Millett and his staff have demonstrated superior efficiency and effectiveness in implementing client plans.

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