Stephen Wilchins

Stephen N. Wilchins is the Founding Partner of Wilchins Cosentino & Novins LLP, Wellesley, Massachusetts. Having more than four decades of experience, he specializes in complex estate planning and caters to the requirements of high-net-worth families and individuals who own significant family businesses. Mr. Wilchins obtained his Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School and is authorized to practice law in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. His expertise includes handling all aspects of trust and estate administration, providing guidance to beneficiaries and fiduciaries, and serving as a trustee for multiple family trusts. Mr. Wilchins has extensive experience in preserving wealth and ensuring business continuity for his clients through a proactive approach to identifying and implementing practical strategies.

 With a focus on business and estate planning, Mr. Wilchins provides expert guidance to business owners and their families on an array of corporate and personal matters. These include general corporate issues, tax structuring, transfers of business interests, business succession planning, charitable giving, estate planning, and family dynamic issues. As a certified public accountant, he possesses an in-depth understanding of critical income and estate tax considerations during the planning process. Mr. Wilchins has extensive experience in helping individuals and families develop and implement successful estate and tax planning strategies. As a result of his broad knowledge and calm demeanor, clients feel confident when making complex and challenging decisions. In addition to his business experience, Mr. Wilchins serves on several boards and has co-founded multiple businesses.

 Mr. Wilchins holds various leadership positions, including President of the New England Chapter of the Family Firm Institute, Inc., Kernwood Country Club, and Trinity Place Condominiums. He also maintains professional alliances with several organizations, such as the Boston Estate Planning Council (Board of Directors and Audit Committee), Boston University Medical Center (Board of Directors and Chair), The University Club, Boston (Member), Scholarship Committee (Member), and Dean's Cabinet, Suffolk University (Member).

 AV Preeminent® Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®, Mr. Wilchins has received accolades from Top Trust & Estate Attorneys in the United States, The Robb Report and Worth Magazine, Massachusetts Super Lawyer in Estate Planning, Boston Magazine, Super Lawyers – Estate Planning 2022, and The Best Lawyers in America – Estate Planning 2012 – 2023. Highly praised by his peers and clients, Mr. Wilchins is a pioneer in his field.