Scott J. Wittlin
Sassoon & Cymrot LLP | Law Offices of Scott J. Wittlin • Boston, MA
Estate PlanningCorporate GovernancePersonal InjuryProbateReal Estate
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Contact
Email
swittlin@sassooncymrot.com
Phone
(617) 433-5838
Address
84 State Street, Boston, MA, 02109, US
Professional
About
Scott Wittlin advises businesses on a wide range of issues that they may face. He provides his client’s with practical advice through the lifecycle of the business. Scott often assists his client’s with entity formation, joint venture agreements, the buying and selling of businesses and business assets and with raising capital. He also advises his business clients on a variety of tax issues. Scott works with non-profit entities; both public charities and private foundations, helping them to apply for and maintain their exempt status as well as guiding them with their corporate governance concerns. In addition, Scott helps individuals with estate plans that take advantage of tax benefits and maintain flexibility for the donors and beneficiaries. He also assists clients with the probate and administration of estates. Scott also represents real estate developers in connection with the purchase and development of office, retail and residential properties. He handles the acquisition, title, zoning and condominium conversion of such properties. Scott represents national banks, mortgage companies and investors in real estate transactions. Scott brings a breadth of experience to his practice. He began his career as a CPA and focuses on not only the legal needs of his clients but on their business needs. He has been an Adjunct Professor at the Babson College and Suffolk's Sawyer School of Management teaching business law.
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.
Credentials
Education
2002 Boston University School of Law LL.M - Master of Laws 2000 Boston University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1996 University of Massachusetts, Amherst Bachelor of Business Administration/Bachelors of Art
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2008 Community Service Award, Allston Brighton CDC
Publications
2008 New England Real Estate Journal Can Entity Owners Pursue 1031 Exchanges apart from their co-owners? 2004 New England Real Estate Journal What Owners of Rental Units Should Know about Condo-Conversion and 1031 Exchanges 2004 Banker and Tradesman 1031 Expense Deduction Pitfalls Litter Exchange Deal Landscape
Associations
2006 - Present Newton Needham Chamber of Commerce Member 2003 - Present Tax Roundtable Chairman 1999 - Present Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants Member 2005 - 2012 Boston Estate Planning Council Member 2000 - 2006 Boston Bar Association Member
Speaking
2015 WATCH Home Ownership 2015 Tax Roundtable CPA Ethics 2015 Colliers Foreign Investors Tax Issues 2014 Tax Roundtable Trust Taxation 2014 Tax Roundtable Estate Planning
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Updated: Jun 23, 2026