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
- Named, Boston Magazine’s Top Lawyers List, Trusts and Estates, 2024
- Selected, Massachusetts Rising Stars, 2023-2024
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)
- Co-Chair, Rubin and Rudman’s Women Initiative
- Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
- Member, Boston Bar Association
Publications and Speaking Engagements
- Moderator, “Navigating Changes to the Powers of a Guardian or Conservator and Alternatives to Guardianship,” Massachusetts Guardianship Association Annual Conference, Social Law Library (October 17, 2024)
- Co-Author, “Fiduciary Litigation in the Probate Court,” Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE), 6th Edition (2024)
- Co-Author, “Hornibrook V. Richard: Conservator As A Quasi-Judicial Officer Explained (Or Not!),” Massachusetts Bar Association (February 2022)