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Lisa Weinstein Burns

Ruberto, Israel & Weiner, P.C. β€’ Boston, MA
Estate PlanningInsurancePersonal InjuryTaxTax Planning

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Contact

Email
Phone
(617) 890-7809
Address
225 State Street., Boston, MA, 02109, US

Professional

About

Lisa Weinstein Burns is a seasoned attorney based in Boston, MA, specializing in a comprehensive range of practice areas including estate planning, insurance, personal injury, tax, and tax planning. As a valued member of Ruberto, Israel & Weiner, P.C., Ms. Burns brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her clients, guiding them through the complexities of estate and tax law. Ms. Burns excels in providing tailored advice on tax planning strategies and multi-generational wealth transfers, ensuring her clients' assets are protected and efficiently passed down through generations. Her expertise extends to business succession planning, where she helps clients structure their businesses to thrive across future ownership transitions. In her estate planning practice, Ms. Burns meticulously drafts a variety of essential documents, including wills, durable powers of attorney, revocable trusts, irrevocable insurance trusts, generation-skipping trusts, qualified personal residence trusts, and charitable trusts. These documents are crafted with precision to reflect her clients' unique needs and objectives. Additionally, Ms. Burns plays a crucial role in assisting executors and fiduciaries with estate and trust administration matters. Her comprehensive understanding of the legal landscape ensures that every aspect of the administration process is handled smoothly and efficiently. Clients seeking knowledgeable guidance in estate planning, tax strategies, or personal injury claims will find a trusted advocate in Lisa Weinstein Burns. Her commitment to providing clear, actionable advice empowers individuals and families to navigate their legal challenges with confidence.

About Estate Planning Law

Estate planning attorneys help individuals plan for the distribution of their assets and care during incapacity. They create wills, trusts, and other documents to protect families and minimize taxes. Common matters include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives.

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Credentials

Education
1998 Georgetown University Law Center LL.M - Master of Laws 1995 American University, Washington College of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1992 University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill BA - Bachelor of Arts

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2008 Top Ten Lawyers, Boston Women's Business 2005 Rising Star, Boston Magazine 2005 Rising Star, Law & Politics Magazine 1996 First Place Prize in the Nathan Burkan national competition , American Society of Composers, Authors and Publications (ASCAP)
Publications
2007 Tax Law Client Strategies: Leading Lawyers on Understanding and Allocating Risks, Assessing Settlements and Negotiations, and Developing Deal Strategies Chapter 1997 Washington Lawyer Gifting the House to Save the Home: Qualified Personal Residence Trusts 1996 Legal Times Magazine Just Say No Thanks 1996 Washington Lawyer The Golden Egg? Variable Universal Life Insurance 1995 American University Law Review Ancient Works, Modern Dilemmas: The Dead Sea Scrolls Copyright Case.
Associations
2008 - Present UMass Club Board of Governors Member 2007 - Present UMass Club Ambassadors Council Chair 2007 - Present Boston Estate Planning Council - Women's Initiative Committee Member 2007 - Present Boston Probate & Estate Planning Forum Member 1998 - Present Boston Bar Association Member
Speaking
2008 Spring Planning Day Conference Estate Planning 2008 Boston Probate & Estate Planning Forum Luncheon Charitable Lead Trusts 2007 Retiree Luncheon Estate Planning Strategies 2007 MCLE - Estate Administration Basics Estate Administration 2007 Frank Palmer Speare Society Luncheon Estate Planning Strategies
Updated: Mar 26, 2026