Planning for a Great Life™

You should be able to leave this world knowing the people you love will be okay.

Most people don't have a plan. Not because they don't care — because thinking about it is hard. We make that part easy.

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Most people who come to us say the same thing: "I know I should have done this sooner."

They're not procrastinators. They're busy people who didn't know who to call, didn't want to think about it, or called somewhere that never called back. If any of that sounds familiar, you're in the right place.

Managing Attorney · Jordan & White, LLC · Danvers, MA

"My family has been on the receiving end of almost everything I help clients navigate — a sibling's addiction and how it affected every estate decision we made, losing my mother to cancer, settling my grandparents' estate, and now walking alongside my in-laws through assisted living. I didn't build this practice from a textbook. I built it from what I've lived." — Jonathan White

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Every Engagement Starts with a conversation.

Tell us your situation. We'll tell you exactly what comes next — and what it costs.

Estate Planning

You want a plan that protects your family when you're not there.

Fixed fees, disclosed before you commit. No hourly billing. No surprises. Your first conversation is always free.

Estate Administration

Someone you love has died. You're not sure what comes next.

Flat fees. Deferred payment available when the estate includes real estate. No hourly billing while you grieve.

Real Estate

Selling a property, navigating a commercial transaction, or connecting real estate to your estate plan.

Residential, commercial, and estate-connected transactions. Fees quoted individually.

Existing clients

Life has changed. Your plan should too.

New baby, new home, new business — if something significant has shifted, your plan may need updating.

Getting started is easier than you think

Three steps. Clear fees. No surprises.

Step 1

Tell us what's going on.

Book a free Discovery Session. We listen, ask the right questions, and make sure you understand your options. No pressure, no commitment.

Great Life Discovery Session™
or Estate Discovery Session™

Step 2

We build your plan together.

We design exactly what you need and walk you through every detail. When you're ready, you sign at your Great Life Signing Ceremony™.

Great Life Discovery Session™
or Estate Discovery Session™

Step 3

Your family is protected.

You leave knowing the people you love will be okay. And we stay in your corner — checking in as your life changes.

Great Life Discovery Session™
or Estate Discovery Session™

What our clients say

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Lindsey F
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Jonathan’s expertise and good humor made the entire estate planning process a smooth (and even enjoyable!) one. We’d highly recommend him.
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Anthony Mckillop
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Jonathan and his team have been a huge asset to the success of my business and personal dealings. He has helped us with so many real estate dealings from my own home to my LLC construction and development properties. He has protected us and explained every step of the way during the buying and selling processes. He and his team are extremely efficient and organized. I would recommend he and his team for any questions you may have and to use his services for any real estate dealings as he has your best interests at heart. Thank you Jonathan and team for always answering my emails and phone calls as if I have you on speed dial.
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B Malatesta
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My husband and I were looking for a local lawyer for Estate Planning. Reading so many positive reviews about Jordan and White helped us make a decision to call for an appointment. We were represented by Jonathan White and can attest Jordan and White deserve so many positive reviews! Our experience was exceptional. Jonathan White met with us for a free consultation and understood what we wanted to do, while also offering extremely valuable information regarding things we had not considered. Based on our first appointment, we decided Jordan and White would be the lawyers we would want to represent us for any purpose. Everything was explained carefully and we always had updates from the front office assistant AnnMarie about forms, appointments, or any questions we had. Everything was handled efficiently and with care and consideration regarding our needs. The entire office and staff is pleasant and accommodating. Our estate planning and wills were finished meticulously, and on signing day, it was a wonderful experience to complete the process. I now feel out future planning is finished, and in good hands. We highly recommend Jordan and White, LLC.
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Rich
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Very professional in every aspect. Always up front with no surprises and very detailed with entire transaction. For anyone interested in a will or trust I Highly recommend. No problems only solutions!
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Nancy Hume
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I was referred to Jonathan through a mutual acquaintance for estate planning and could not be happier with the service I received. I was helping my father put his home in trust and execute a new will after my mother passed away. Jonathan took great care in understanding his wishes, and provided a will, trust documents, deed transfers and a full, thorough estate plan that has been a life saver for me as his Executor. I would be remiss if I did not mention his extraordinary staff. AnnMarie was an absolute joy to work with and was so kind to my father when we went in to sign the documents. She connects with people as individuals, and remembers random anecdotes from conversations that may have occured months before. Heather was also instrumental in helping me deal with issues that arose after my father's sister died, as my father was a beneficiary. She deftly navigated probate issues dealing with my aunt's estate. Since my father's passing, I have reached out to Jonathan on several occasions looking for guidance and always receive timely, expert advice and am treated with the same compassion and professionalism that I now know are just hallmarks of the firm and its people. When you are a client of Jordan & White, you can trust that you are dealing with a firm of high integrity, encyclopedic knowledge of estate planning and probate law, and kindness. I would recommend Jordan & White to anyone in need of estate planning.
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Joseph Murphy
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I had an excellent experience working with Jonathan. He was highly professional and extremely knowledgeable, while also being very approachable and easy to talk to. I would absolutely recommend his services.
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Barbara Bowler
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Very friendly. Very knowledgeable. Willing to answer all questions. Assuring openness to answering questions in the future as well.
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Julia Nickerson
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I've had the pleasure of working with Jonathan White and I can confidently say that Jonathan is an outstanding attorney. His dedication, legal acumen, and commitment to his clients are truly impressive. I highly recommend Jonathan White and Jordan & White to anyone seeking exceptional legal representation.
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Alexander Bakhnov
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Very Friendly, professional and caring. One of the best experiences with lawyers we ever had. Thank you!!!
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Michael DeSanti
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The team at Jordan & White are extremely knowledgable in estate planning. They created a streamlined and efficient process for what can be a very confusing topic. My wife and I are thrilled that we chose to work with Jonathan for this important part of our family's future.

A will doesn't avoid probate court. It guarantees it.

The difference is you've told the court how you want things handled. The process is the same either way — unless you have a properly funded trust.

~10%

of the estate's value typically lost to probate expenses

12+ months

assets tied up in Massachusetts probate court

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