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Susan Arnold McCoy is a seasoned attorney based in Springfield, FL, specializing in Estate Planning, General Practice, Personal Injury, Real Estate, and Tax Law. With over two decades of legal experience, Susan has established herself as a trusted partner in navigating the complexities of personal and business planning. She earned her Juris Doctor from Western New England College School of Law in 1996, graduating cum laude, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. As the head of the Estate Planning department at Cooley Shrair, Susan offers a comprehensive range of estate and trust planning services, catering to clients from young families to those with more intricate estate tax considerations and special needs planning. Her commitment to serving the elder community is reflected in her focus on elder law planning, helping clients prepare for the rising costs of nursing home care and guiding them through Medicaid/MassHealth applications. Beyond estate planning, Susan is dedicated to representing small, closely-held businesses, assisting with formation, financing, succession planning, and various general business needs. She also provides expertise in residential and commercial real estate transactions, including purchases, sales, and refinances. A respected figure in her field, Susan is a member of several professional organizations, including the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys, the Massachusetts Bar Association, and the Estate Planning Council of Hampden County. She has received recognition for her contributions to the legal community, including being named one of BusinessWest’s “40 Under Forty” in 2010 and recognized as one of the top “Women To Watch” by Western Massachusetts Woman’s Magazine in 2012.
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.