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 ACADEMY 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 ACADEMY 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.

Attorney Heather Melito-Dezan focuses her practice in the areas of probate administration, trust administration, and Medicaid applications.  Heather helps family members navigate the maze that probate can become, particularly at a time where family members are still grieving the loss of a loved one.

Experience and Education

Attorney Melito-Dezan has been practicing law since 2004.  In addition to practicing law, Heather is a Mediator in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, helping clients resolve their issues together.  Heather is a member of the Essex County Bar Association, Massachusetts Bar Association, New Hampshire Bar Association, Lawrence Bar Association, the Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council, New England Association of Conflict Resolution, Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation, and New Hampshire Conflict Resolution Association.

Attorney Melito-Dezan is a graduate of University of Massachusetts at Lowell, magna cum laude, and New England Law│Boston. She is admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, and the State of New Hampshire.

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.

Attorney Jade Torres assists our clients on many matters, including probate filings, trust accounting, and Medicaid applications. Jade has over ten years of experience working in the legal field. Jade has a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Massachusetts and her Juris Doctor degree from Massachusetts School of Law.