Victoria Calcagno
Associate
- (617) 330-7174 (Direct)
- (617) 330-7550 (Fax)
Victoria Calcagno is an Associate in the firm’s Trusts and Estates department. With a thorough knowledge of estate administration, tax planning, and special needs planning, she works closely with clients to help them address their unique goals and circumstances. That involves drafting documents to prepare for incapacity, assess potential tax liabilities, and allocate asset disposition upon death.
Her motivation for selecting her career specialization is personal – she decided she wanted to practice estate planning after watching an attorney prepare her grandparents’ estate plan. “My grandfather had dementia, and we were worried about their assets being protected should he ever have to be moved into an assisted living facility. After witnessing the attorney reassure my grandparents and skillfully draft a plan to safeguard their assets, I knew that I wanted to help protect other families like mine.”
Victoria’s practice extends beyond protecting material assets. One of the most rewarding experiences she has had so far in her career has been to create a detailed document to provide for a client who has a special needs son. “Our client was very concerned about who would care for his son when he passed, so we modified the documents to include his wishes for his son’s next guardian,” Victoria says. “This gave him peace of mind that his son would be well taken care of after he passes. Being able to help families prepare for the future – especially a future where they’re no longer around – is deeply satisfying.”
Recognition and Awards
- Recognized, Massachusetts Rising Stars List, 2024
- New England Scholar Award, 2018-2019, 2019-2020, 2020-2021
- Dean’s List, New England Law | Boston, 2018-2021
Professional and Community Involvement
- Boston Bar Association
- Women’s Bar Association
- Massachusetts Bar Association
- Boston Estate Planning Council (BEPC)
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)
Publications and Speaking Engagements
- Panelist, “Meet the Small/Midsize Firms,” Boston University School of Law First Generation Professionals (November 2023)