Tena Kathleen Kerns, Estate Planning Attorney in Taunton, Massachusetts

Tena concentrates on estate planning, family law, landlord/tenant, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Tena handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Estate Planning

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• Family Law

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• Landlord/Tenant

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• Personal Injury

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Tena's primary office is at 71 Main St., Ste. 1400C, Taunton, MA, 02780. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new estate planning attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Tena usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Tena discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in estate planning practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Tena for a estate planning case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Tena walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Tena offer a free consultation?

  Tena charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Tena's office. Some estate planning attorneys offer free consults — check Tena's current terms during booking.

• How long do estate planning cases in Massachusetts typically take?

  Simple estate planning matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Tena gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Tena take my case if I'm outside Taunton?

  Tena is licensed in Massachusetts. Matters governed by Massachusetts law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Tena will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Tena?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Tena will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Tena accepting new estate planning clients right now?

  Tena's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.