Attorney and Staff Profiles

Attorney Daniel A. DeBruyckere has been practicing law in New Hampshire and Massachusetts since 1998, and has helped hundreds of clients with their estate planning and elder care issues. He is well respected in the areas of estate planning, probate, trust administration, elder law issues, and business planning. Serving on the Board of Governors for the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, Attorney DeBruyckere is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. He is a former adjunct faculty member of the Massachusetts School of Law, and is also a member of the Essex County Bar Association, Massachusetts Bar Association, New Hampshire Bar Association, Salem Bar Association, as well as a member of the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys. In 2017 he co-authored the book Protecting Your Legacy: Why a Will Is Not Enough.

Experience & Education

Attorney Daniel A. DeBruyckere has been practicing law in New Hampshire and Massachusetts since 1998, and has helped hundreds of clients with their estate planning and elder care issues. He is well respected in the areas of estate planning, probate, trust administration, elder law issues, and business planning. Serving on the Board of Governors for the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, Attorney DeBruyckere is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. He is a former adjunct faculty member of the Massachusetts School of Law, and is also a member of the Essex County Bar Association, Massachusetts Bar Association, New Hampshire Bar Association, Salem Bar Association, as well as a member of the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys.

Attorney DeBruyckere is a graduate of Southern New Hampshire University, summa cum laude, and Massachusetts School of Law, cum laude. He served as editor of the Massachusetts School of Law’s Law Review and was a regional finalist in the American Trial Lawyers’ Association Trail Advocacy Competition.

As an attorney in the New England area, David provides extensive estate and tax planning services to individuals and their families. Attorney Haughton’s primary focus is protecting families from the devastating legal effects of disability and death, as well as ensuring the smooth transition of assets from one generation onto the next while maintaining the family legacy throughout the trust administration process. Through proper planning, individuals and families can avoid probate, protect their assets, continue their legacies through strategic charitable giving, and provide for the security of their loved ones. He will take time to get to know you as an individual, to learn about your life and values, and work closely with you through an ongoing relationship to ensure your personal and financial goals are met as your life and the laws change over the years.

Experience & Education

Attorney David. E. Haughton is licensed to practice law in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire, is a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, and has helped many clients with their estate planning and elder care issues. A graduate of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Attorney Haughton earned his Juris Doctorate Degree in Law at Massachusetts School of Law. He is also admitted to the U.S District Court, District of Massachusetts, and the U.S District Court, District of New Hampshire.

Attorney Cathy J. Thompson is a runner who goes the distance both on the road and for her clients.  As a mother of three grown children, she understands the growing concerns of families and their compelling needs to preserve and protect their hard earned assets for their families.  She has a true compassion for working with families.

Experience and Education

Attorney Cathy J. Thompson is licensed to practice law and is a member of the Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys.  She is an honors graduate from the State University of New York at Potsdam and earned her Juris Doctorate degree from Suffolk University Law School.  She has the distinction of winning first place in a national Moot Court competition in her final year of law school.

As an Attorney Kelly Longtin has a desire to help families and individuals. Being a mother of two children, Kelly understands the challenges and concerns our clients are facing as they are looking to provide for the security of their loved ones. Kelly can assist you and your family with proper estate planning to ensure probate is avoided, aid in the protection of your assets, and continue the family legacy you have worked so hard for.

Experience & Education
Attorney Kelly Longtin is licensed to practice law and has assisted many clients with their estate planning and elder care issues. Attorney Kelly Longtin graduated with honors from Westfield State College and received two M.S degrees from Wheelock College in Boston.  She earned her Juris Doctorate Degree in Law at Massachusetts School of Law.

Attorney Delmonte provides extensive expertise in estate planning, nursing home asset protection and probate matters. As a result, individuals and families get the peace of mind of planning for their future and protecting their assets for their loved ones. Attorney Delmonte approaches each situation with a caring attitude and gets to know each of her clients individually in order to provide the best protection for them and their families. She genuinely cares and will take the time to address each client’s needs and concerns while continually nurturing the relationship over time.

Experience & Education

Attorney Delmonte has been practicing law for over 10 years. She is a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, and has helped many clients in their estate planning and elder care issues. Attorney Delmonte graduated with honors from the University of Massachusetts and received an MBA from the University of Massachusetts. She earned her Juris Doctorate Degree from Suffolk Law School. She is admitted to the U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts.