Faiza Z. Chaudhry

Faiza Z. Chaudhry

4.9
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 16 years

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

3 Eliot Street, Natick, MA

About Faiza

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 80%

I assist clients with getting a comprehensive Estate Plan in place based on their individual needs and particular circumstances.

12 years

80%
Elder Law 10%

I assist clients with MassHealth Applications

10 years

10%
Probate 10%

I assist clients with probating their loved one's estate.

12 years

10%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 16 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2009

Active

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Location

O'connell Law Firm

3 Eliot Street, Natick, MA, 02131

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Faiza Z. Chaudhry's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

33 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Power Of Attorney

Posted by anonymous | May 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Power Of Attorney

Faiza is an amazing attorney!!

My wife and I went to O'Connell Law to do our estate planning. Faiza Chaudhry simplified a very complex topic in a way that we could easily understand! She went through each of the important documents (will, trust, power of attorney, etc), described their purpose, and how they related to each other. ...My wife and I took our time (weeks) to fill out a form that detailed how we wanted our assets to be split up. Once that form was complete, all of the documents were drafted and provided to us for our review, along with a link to a video she had prepared, explaining each section of each document clearly and concisely. We had a final meeting to go over any remaining questions, and then met once more to sign the final documents (and have them notarized). Throughout the process, any questions we had were answered promptly and comprehensively. I recommend her services without hesitation!

Faiza Chaudhry

Replied last May 25, 2022

Thank you for this review! It is wonderful to read your feedback!

Posted by Lenna | June 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Power Of Attorney

A Surprisingly Good Experience

For thirty years my husband managed our finances. My eyes crossed every time he tried to get me involved. I’m not proud of that but it came back to haunt me when he got ill and it all fell to me. Eventually I woke up to the fact that his illness meant that I needed to redo all my estate planning beca...use he could no longer be my backup trustee, health care proxy, etc. My neighbor recommended O’Connell Law to help me, and I am so grateful. I had so much trepidation about it but Faiza put me at ease immediately. She has the process down to a science; she is able to break estate planning into small understandable pieces. Faiza is as much a wonderful teacher as an excellent attorney. She takes her time and made me feel like all my questions were good ones. She then followed up with me to make sure I was able to carry out the steps of funding my Trust. I feel comfortable asking follow up questions. Working with O’Connell Law has been a great experience and I would highly recommend them to everyone.

Faiza Chaudhry

Replied last June 22, 2020

Thank you Lenna!

Posted by Svea and Scott | June 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Power Of Attorney

Competence, Compassion, and Elegance

When seeking a lawyer to tackle the daunting task of Estate Planning, the firm of O’Connell Law LLC was recommended by our financial advisor. Our first meeting coincided with the onset of the COVID19 pandemic and necessitated doing so “virtually”. In spite of the sudden transition from business-...as-usual, all of our interactions were handled with competence, compassion, and elegance. Tiffany A. O’Connell walked us through the initial phase, simplifying each step and answering all our questions with warmth and wisdom. The depth of her understanding of the law was evident as she deftly led us through the weeds of details. She shared the screen with Faiza Z. Chaudry who added to her comments. A meeting schedule was established, and we had the benefit of Faiza’s expertise at following sessions. Faiza was meticulous in her presentation and explanations, and she, too, answered all our questions professionally and with obvious eagerness to help us understand each detail. Every step was completed efficiently and on time. Even the “drive by” signing of all the final documents was safely planned, and easily accomplished. We were thrilled with the Estate Planning Portfolio that holds ALL our documents: Our Living Trust; Will; Funding Instructions; Power of Attorney; Trustee Affidavit; Health Care; Memorial Instructions; Personal Effects; and “”Other Documents” that include a “Schedule of Procedures” for hospital emergencies, along with suggestions for a “Go Bag” should we have to be hospitalized in times of COVID restrictions. We are so pleased to be able to recommend the O’Connell Law Group. We look forward to a lifetime connection with this team of lawyers: They have given us, and our children, the priceless gift of peace of mind.

Faiza Chaudhry

Replied last June 22, 2020

Such a lovely review! Thank you so much Svea and Scott for giving us the opportunity to take care of your Estate Planning needs.

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Faiza Z. Chaudhry's Lawyer Endorsements

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Julieanne Steinbacher

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly endorse this lawyer. Faiza is highly knowledgeable about the law and brings a great dedication to the staff and families of O'Connell law."

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Tiffany O'Connell

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"It has been my honor and pleasure to work with Faiza Chaudhry for several years. Faiza is always looking to learn and grow both professionally and personally. Her natural compassion and empathy are apparent in everything she does. She takes great care with her clients and our clients love her. I'm so grateful to have her as part of our team."

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Jessalyn Schwartz

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Faiza is always so professional and polished in everything that she does. She is knowledgeable and capable and will do what it takes to get the best result for her clients. She is a pleasure to work with!"

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Nicole Woodward

Elder law lawyer

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Matthew Scafidi

Real estate lawyer

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Laura Cross

Real estate lawyer

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Amanda Hsiao

Estate planning lawyer

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Tamara Sturges

Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2022

Client's Choice, Avvo

2021

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2021

Client's Choice, Avvo

2020

Client's Choice, Avvo

2020

Law Firm 500, Fastest Growing Law Firms in the U.S.

2020

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney/Executive Director, O'connell Law Firm

2014 - 2015

Associate, Law office of Lisa A. Modecker

2010 - 2011

Associate, Law Office of Lisa A. Modecker

Associations

2018 - Present

Million Dollar Solutions

Member

2010 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Medicaid Application - Evelyn D. Clark

Medicaid Application was Approved

Medicaid Application - Evelyn D. Clark

Medicaid Application was Approved

Estate Planning for Rachel Richards

Rachel Richards successfully executed estate planning documents.

Estate Planning For David And Paula Longden

David & Paula Longden executed their estate planning documents

Estate of Priscilla B. Saunders

Petitioner was appointed personal representative, Estate was successfully probated

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Education

2009

New England School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

State University of New York at Buffalo

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2020

2020

Massachusetts Bar Association

Practical and Substantive Education Amid Covid-19

2020

Massachusetts Bar Association

Advanced Estate Planning Summit

2020

Let's Talk- The Importance of Estate Planning Importance of Estate Planning During Coronavirus

2019

Massachusetts Bar Association

WealthCounsel Symposium 2019

Languages

English

Hindi

Urdu

Punjabi

Activity

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