Surprenant & Beneski P.C. - Hyannis, MA

In Hyannis, Massachusetts, we, at Surprenant & Beneski P.C., trace our firm’s roots to 1965, when Robert L. Surprenant established a practice that has grown into a longstanding resource for estate planning and elder law in our region. We serve clients at every stage of life: those just starting careers, young families, business owners, people planning retirement and those already retired. Our practice covers wills and probate, estate and trust administration, asset protection, minimizing taxation, business succession planning, planning for special needs and charitable planning. We emphasize practical solutions that are implementable and sensitive to family dynamics and financial realities.

Over six decades, we have built relationships across the community and refined an approach centered on steady legal counsel, clear communication and sincere support for our clients’ goals. To mark our 60th anniversary, we are hosting a series of events – panel discussions, community outreach efforts and educational workshops – designed to share knowledge and strengthen community planning awareness.

Our leadership includes Daniel M. Surprenant and Michelle D. Beneski, who are certified as elder law attorneys by the National Elder Law Foundation. Their credentials place them among a select group of practitioners in Massachusetts, and their work informs our firm’s capabilities in planning for long‑term care, Medicaid qualification and related elder law matters. We bring that focused understanding to trust and estate matters as well as to business succession, tax planning and charitable arrangements.

Confidentiality and trust are core to our practice. We listen, ask the right questions and consider all aspects of a client’s situation before recommending a course of action. We also believe in client education – helping people understand options and the likely consequences so they can make decisions with confidence.

We are proud of our history and motivated by the responsibility of planning for others’ futures. If you want thoughtful, experienced counsel and a team that will work collaboratively on your behalf, please contact us. We are ready to help you protect your assets, provide for your loved ones and plan for whatever the future holds.