Peter C. Herbst Jr. advises clients in the areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration, and elder law.  Peter enjoys educating his clients on the options available to them so that they can implement a plan that meets their specific goals. Working closely with client’s insurance, financial and other advisors, Peter ensures their estate plan is integrated with their overall financial planning.

RECOGNITION & AWARDS
  • Super Lawyers New England in 2019-2023 in the areas of Estate Planning and Estate Administration
  • Super Lawyers New England Rising Star in 2010, 2011, 2013-2018 in the areas of Estate Planning and Estate Administration
  • South Shore Stars 40 Under 40 Award Recipient, 2014
  • Managing Editor, Vermont Law Review, 2004
  • Allan Lutes Award 1998, University of Michigan Greek System Fraternity President of the Year.
  • Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
  • Member, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
  • Member, Boston Estate Planning Council
  • Member, South Shore Young Professionals
  • Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
  • Member, Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section of the American Bar Association
  • Executive Board Member, ProVisors, Braintree Chapter
  • Former Board Member, Sustainable Braintree
  • Den Leader, Braintree Cub Scouts
  • Treasurer, Braintree July 4th Celebration Committee
  • Member, Town of Braintree Master Plan Steering Committee
  • Cohort Member 2022-23, Leadership South Shore
  • Former Co-Head Class Agent, Phillips Academy Andover
EDUCATION
  • Boston University School of Law, Graduate Tax Program (LL.M. 2012)
  • Vermont Law School (JD, cum laude, 2005)
  • University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (BS, 1999)
  • Phillips Academy Andover (1996)
BAR ADMISSIONS

Massachusetts  |  Connecticut  |  United States Tax Court