Suzanne R Sayward

Suzanne R Sayward

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 40 years

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

858 Washington Street, Suite 202, Dedham, MA

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 40 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1985

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No misconduct found

Licensed in Rhode Island for 33 years

State: Rhode Island

Acquired: 1992

Resigned

No misconduct found

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Law Offices of Suzanne R Sayward

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

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Posted by Daria | December 6, 2020 | Hired Attorney

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Great experience

Attorney Sayward assisted us in doing our estate planning that included wills, trusts, living wills, durable power of attorneys and health care proxies. While the task can be overwhelming on many fronts Attorney Sayward was an excellent guide in every way. She was always pleasant, informative and ...thoughtful. She thoroughly digested our concerns and was directive when she needed to be. And her smile, sense of humor and patience brought the human element into what can be a grueling process. She is excellent! In addition, all of the other staff that we worked with along the way always acted with professionalism and warmth. Thank you.

Posted by Eileen | September 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best elder law attorney

I love Sue. I’ve done business with her before and she’s so good at explaining everything and making you feel at ease. She is so knowledgeable. She knows the answer to every question you might have. I wouldn’t go to any other attorney for my elderly law needs. Thank you Sue. You are the best. ...

Posted by Patricia keegan | July 18, 2020 | Consulted Attorney

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Trusted Advice and Guidance

Sue has been our trusted advisor for almost two decades. She is always well informed and guides us when our situations or the laws change. She makes the complicated more understandable. Her down to earth communication and personality help us feel well taken care of and expertly advised. I recommend S...ue whenever asked for a good lawyer.

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.

Posted by anonymous | August 2, 2013

Excellent Attorney

Our family has worked with Attorney Sayward for more than 20 years and she has provided excellent advice and legal service. Her services for us have included preparation of estate documents including wills, trusts, health proxy ., Medicaid, and Elder Law. My parents both were very ill for several... years before their death. Fortunately, Suzanne had prepared their wills, including living wills and health proxy years before, while they were well. When my mother was incapacitated and in a long term care facility, add my father required special care due to Alzheimer's ,Suzanne was very knowledgeable regarding Massachusetts Elder laws and Medicaid. We followed her advice and that resulted in my parents getting the best possible care at reasonable cost. As Health proxy for both parents, I was grateful to have the legal documents I needed to work with medical staff on their behalf. As Executrix of both parents estates, I found that having the necessary legal papers in place made resolution of their estates much easier. Attorney Sayward was always quick to respond to any of my calls and questions. She always kept me informed. When there were some problems with the potential buyer of my parents home, she worked effectively with his attorney towards a satisfactory resolution and sale. Her office notifies us when it's time to up-date our wills and other documents. We recently worked with Suzanne to up=date portions of our estate documents which were more complicated due to changes in second families. As usual, she provided solid guidance. Our family continues to work with attorney Sayward, and we highly recommend her.

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2019

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2018

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2017

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2016

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2015

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2014

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2013

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2012

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2011

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Partner/Owner, Samuel, Sayward & Baler LLC

Associations

2010 - Present

Massachusetts Forum of Estate Planning Attorneys

Board Member

2009 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Massachusetts chapter)

Past President

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

2009 - 2009

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Massachusetts chapter)

President

Education

1984

Suffolk University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

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