Of Counsel
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.

  • Boston Bar Association

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.

  • Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
  • 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
  • LLM, Boston University School of Law (Taxation)
  • JD, Harvard Law School
  • BA, Michigan State University (with High Honors)
  • Massachusetts
  • U.S. Tax Court

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The HuB ~ Spring Newsletter

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Mark Elefante Named Top 2026 Managing Partner by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

Mark Elefante, managing partner of Hemenway & Barnes, was named a top managing partner by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.

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Options for Funding a Grandchild’s Education

Helping a grandchild pay for school can be a meaningful way to support their future while also giving grandparents an opportunity to pass on wealth in a tax-efficient way.

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