Lisa Zappala Wood

Lisa Zappala Wood

5.0
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 21 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Pepperell, MA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Residential, Family ... +2 more

3 Hollis Street, Suite 2C, P.O. Box 1167, Pepperell, MA

About Lisa

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 40%

I assist people in the development and execution of an Estate Plan, including the preparation of Health Care Proxies, Durable Powers of Attorney, Advanced Directives, Wills, and Trusts. I am also available to review current estate plans and discuss your present goals and concerns and advise on in an appropriate manner going forward.

21 years

40%
Residential Real Estate 30%

I assist seller's in selling their homes and commercial properties. I also assist buyers in purchasing the same.

21 years

30%
Family 10%

I offer limited assistance in the Family and Probate court. Assisting parents or divorcing parties as a Collaborative Family lawyer, filling out paperwork, negotiations, or limited representation at hearings.

13 years

10%
Mediation 10%

I am a neutral professional assisting the parties to communicate more effectively and work through their issues in order to resolve their matter in a way that is satisfactory to every side without resorting to litigation.

13 years

10%
Probate 10%

Following the death of a family member or close friend, it may be necessary to probate their estate. I advise people in determining whether or not this is necessary and if so, I represent the personal representative or family in the Probate court.

21 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 75-200 per hour


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Licenses

Licensed in New Hampshire for 21 years

State: New Hampshire

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 21 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Attorney at Law

3 Hollis Street, Suite 2C, P.O. Box 1167, Pepperell, MA, 01463-1633

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Lisa Zappala Wood's Reviews

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3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Joe | May 13, 2015 | Real Estate

Seller's Attorney for Our Condo Sale

In 2014, Ms. Wood represented us on the sale of our condominium. She provided excellent advice, recommendations, and consultation throughout the entire real estate transaction process. Our specific situation was not routine. We were selling our condo by for sale by owner, and our condo involved an af...fordable deed rider overseen by CHAPA. She was very knowledgeable in both areas and helped us successfully navigate through all issues as there were more parties involved than usual. She reviewed offer sheets, the P&S, consulted with the buyer's agent, and prepared the deed. She corrected all errors and made all the appropriate changes that kept our interests at heart. She was very flexible in the types of communication. We mostly communicated via phone and email which worked well for us. She was always available throughout the process. On the day of the closing, there were incorrect calculations on the HUD from the buyer's attorney. She was very proactive and got the corrections made early to allow the closing to remain on schedule. I would highly recommend Ms Wood for all real estate transaction representation. My family is going to hire Ms Wood to help with estate planning in the near future.

Posted by Kim | May 03, 2015 | Business

Attorney Review - Corporate Matters, Wills, Collections, Real Estate

Attorney Wood has handled a multitude of issues for our firm and its partners. She responds quickly, follows up and is very thorough. We rely on her expertise regularly and couldn't be more pleased with the service and assistance we have received.

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Jeffrey Fink

Mediation lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lisa Wood is a very knowledgable mediator. I'd highly recommend her."

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Rackham Karlsson

Mediation lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Lisa through the Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council, where she is an active part of the community promoting awareness of alternative dispute resolution. I encourage anyone who wants to avoid litigation to contact her."

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Owner, Lisa Zappala Wood Attorney at Law

Associations

2004 - Present

New Hampshire Bar Association

Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council, Business Dispute Resolution Section

Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation

Pepperell Business Association

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Education

2003

Suffolk University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2015

MCLC Tri-River Meeting

The intersection of Estate Planning and Divorce

Languages

English

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