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R. Robert Woodburn Jr.
Bob Woodburn concentrates his practice on estate and trust administration, tax planning, and related matters.

Practice Focus

Bob Woodburn concentrates his practice on estate and trust administration, tax planning, and related matters. His clients include individuals, families, charities, fiduciaries, and beneficiaries involved in trust and estate administration or in disputes over interpretation of wills and trusts.

Affiliations
  • American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, Fellow
  • Boston Bar Association
Publications & Presentations

Bob has been invited to speak to a wide variety of professional groups and has authored articles on complex probate and tax law topics. His articles have appeared in the Boston Bar Journal and the Estate Planning Magazine.

Accolades
  • Selected for listing in The Best Lawyers in America in the area of Trusts and Estates for many years
  • Named as a New England Super Lawyer
Education
  • LLM, Boston University School of Law (Taxation)
  • JD, Harvard Law School
  • BA, Michigan State University (with High Honors)
Bar Admissions
  • Massachusetts
  • U.S. Tax Court

News & Resources

Event

Brad Bedingfield to Share Advanced Charitable Planning Strategies at the 46th Annual Planning for Large Estates Program

Brad Bedingfield, chair of the Nonprofit Group at Hemenway & Barnes and a Fellow of The American College of Trust and Estate Council (ACTEC), will co-present “Rethinking the Toolbox: Charitable Giving with Noncharitable Trusts” at the 2026 Estate Planning for Large Estates Program on July 30, 2026.
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News

Hemenway & Barnes Selected by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly as a Best Legacy Law Firm for Second Consecutive Year

Hemenway & Barnes has been recognized as a Best Legacy Law Firm by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly for the second consecutive year.
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Publication

On Demand Webinar: Ready, Set, Launch – Legal Documents and Advice for a Happy 18th Birthday and Beyond

When your child turns 18, important legal rights and responsibilities change overnight. View this webinar, which covers the essential documents and practical guidance families need to navigate healthcare decisions, financial authority, leases, and early adult responsibilities.
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Individuals and families, business enterprises and nonprofit organizations rely on Hemenway & Barnes for trusted advice on a host of tax choices and how best to make an informed, tax-advantaged decision from among the many options available.
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