Stephanie Addeo’s practice focuses on probate litigation, guardianships and conservatorships (contested and uncontested), will contests, trust disputes, breaches of fiduciary duty, and aspects of trust and estate administration. She represents and assists both individuals and families in these various areas of practice through skilled writing, research, and oral advocacy, coupled with working with her team to ensure the best outcome by using a resolution-focused approach and maintaining family relations through these challenging experiences. Stephanie serves as Co-Chair for Rubin and Rudman’s Women’s Initiative and is actively engaged in the firm’s Young Professionals Group.
Stephanie graduated from Suffolk University Law School with a concentration in trial and appellate advocacy with distinction. While at Suffolk Law, Stephanie was an S.J.C. Rule 3:03 Certified Student Attorney in Suffolk’s Health Law Clinic, where she represented individuals in both litigation and administrative matters, including guardianship and mental health cases.
Recognition and Awards
- Selected, Massachusetts Rising Stars, 2023
Professional and Community Involvement
- Class Member, New England Fellows Institute of the American College of Trust and Estates Counsel (ACTEC)
- Secretary, Board of Directors, Massachusetts Guardianship Association (MGA)
- Member, Massachusetts Guardianship Association (MGA)
- Member, Boston Bar Association
- Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
Publications and Speaking Engagements
- Co-Author, “Hornibrook V. Richard: Conservator As A Quasi-Judicial Officer Explained (Or Not!),” Massachusetts Bar Association (February 2022)