Marianne is a paralegal with Monk Law Firm where she works primarily with attorney Matthew Freeze in the area of estate administration. Marianne has over 35 years of experience working as an Estate and Trust Paralegal, mostly in the Boston area. She received her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with Honors from Northeastern University and her Paralegal Certificate from Bentley College.

She also taught in the Paralegal Certificate Program at Northeastern for 19 years as well as the Paralegal Program at Curry College in Milton, MA. Both programs used the Attorney/Paralegal Team-Teaching Method and her love of the paralegal profession was enhanced by the eagerness of her students to learn hands-on paralegal skills from seasoned professionals. To better serve the paralegal community, she held the positions of President and Vice-President/Primary Representative to the National Federation of Paralegal Associations for many years prior to moving to South Carolina.

She lives in Fort Mill, SC and enjoys spending time with her family and traveling to her family home on Cape Cod.

Estate Administration South Carolina Small Estate Affidavit: How It Works
A South Carolina small estate affidavit allows certain families to collect personal property without going through full probate administration. If the estate qualifies, heirs or beneficiaries may be able to use a simplified probate process after waiting at least 30 days from the date of death. This option can save time and...
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Estate Planning How Family Conflict Can Impact Estate and Probate Outcomes
Family conflict can change how an estate plan works in practice, even when the documents are legally valid. Disagreements, mistrust, or unclear expectations can delay administration, increase costs, and strain relationships long after a loved one passes. Thoughtful planning can reduce these risks and help your intentions carry through more smoothly.
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Elder Law The Role of Adult Children in Elder Law Planning
Adult children often play a key role in helping parents plan for later life, but their authority is limited unless formal documents are in place. You can support, organize, and communicate, yet final decisions remain with your parent unless you have been legally authorized to act. Understanding where your role begins and...
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