Maria C. Baler

Maria C. Baler

5.0
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 38 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Dedham, MA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law, Trusts, Probate

858 Washington Street, Suite 202, Dedham, MA

About Maria

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 40%

Creating Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney and Health Care Documents for clients that are appropriate to their needs, including estate tax planning for clients with estates in excess of $1 million.

36 years

40%
Elder Law 20%

Advising clients concerned with planning for long-term care, including discussion of options for living and care and payment for care. Our firm is also able to assist clients who are in need of immediate care and with application for long-term care Medicaid / MassHealth benefits.

25 years

20%
Probate 20%

Assisting families and appointed Personal Representatives with the settlement of an estate after death.

36 years

20%
Trusts 20%

Creating Trusts for probate avoidance, asset management for young or disabled beneficiaries, and estate tax planning. Advising Trustees in the administration of Trusts.

36 years

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 38 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1987

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Rhode Island for 33 years

State: Rhode Island

Acquired: 1992

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Samuel, Sayward & Baler LLC

858 Washington Street, Suite 202, Dedham, MA, 02026

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Maria C. Baler's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by Mal Ryan | May 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Attorney

Like the plumber with the stopped up sink, I am an attorney who put off having an estate plan done for a decade or more. I finally decided to engage the law firm of Samuel, Sayward & Baler to do my own estate plan, including Wills, Trusts, Homestead, Durable Powers of Attorney, Health Care pro...xies, etc. I will confess that it takes time and was challenging for me. The law firm was professional, knowledgeable and “user friendly”. They were responsive, diligent and had tremendous follow through. They did outstanding work which was tailored to my family’s needs. Once it was completed, the relief and satisfaction at having my estate planning behind me was enormous. I couldn’t be happier with the estate planning work done by the law firm of Samuel, Sayward & Baler. Do yours sooner rather than later. They understand, they can help, and the peace of mind you will feel afterward is priceless . As a satisfied client, I would recommend this law firm to anyone.

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Partner, Samuel, Sayward & Baler LLC

1991 - 2005

Associate, Samuel & Associates

Associations

2001 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys - National Organization and Massachusetts Chapter

Member

Bar Association of Norfolk County

Member

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

Massachusetts Forum of Estate Planning Attorneys

Member

Norfolk-Plymouth Estate Planing Council

Member

2009 - 2016

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Massachusetts Chapter)

Board of Directors

Education

1987

Suffolk University

J.D.

1983

Franklin and Marshall College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

Languages

English

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