Client Testimonials:
"We worked with Liz O'Neil on both our estate planning and a complex real estate deal. Throughout the entire process Liz was incredibly knowledgeable, reassuring, and made us feel we were in great hands. She makes very complicated transactions and legal situations both understandable and manageable. Liz always laid out all of our options and how each one affected not only us, but everyone involved. She was clear, competent and caring. You'd be hard pressed to find a more ethical and compassionate person to handle your needs. We can't recommend her highly enough! " J.L, Lexington, MA
"Unwilling to admit to how much time was spent in dread and procrastination, I can't believe how empowering and truly transformative it feels to now have reliable strong estate documents in place. From the moment I met with Liz O’Neil, I felt safely guided through a completely understandable, well organized process that delightfully brought me to a sense of good order and deep satisfaction. In collaboration with Liz, I created a gift with tremendous relief for me, protections and ease for my loved ones, and enjoyed the process. So much more space to enjoy a wonderful, healthy and vibrant life now!” C. S., Concord, MA
“My wife and I recently welcomed our daughter into the world, and we knew we needed to get our affairs in order. Liz made the process of creating both a will and a trust painless and accessible, always taking the time to provide context and digestible explanations. She worked around our crazy schedules with grace and patience; on multiple occasions, she came to our home and met us in our living room so that we could care for our infant during planning sessions. She is thorough, thoughtful, and warm. Her communication and expertise made us feel comfortable and confident in our decisions. We now have peace of mind knowing that our family is taken care of." -J.H. & C.Z., Boston
Elizabeth O’Neil, Partner
Elizabeth O’Neil is a partner and co-founder of O’Brien O’Neil LLP. Liz’s estate planning practice focuses on helping individuals and their families plan for the future while putting their mind at ease for today. Liz’s approach focuses on listening to her clients and helping to educate them on the law and how it impacts them. Her background in education and years teaching shines through her ability to break down complex legal concepts and answer clients questions clearly with kindness and patience.
In addition to her Juris Doctorate, Liz has a Master’s Degree in Education from Harvard. Prior to law school, Liz was Director of Community Nursery School in Lexington. Outside of work Liz keeps active in the Lexington community as President of the Cary Library Foundation. Mother to four adult children, and two bonus-sons, (and a labradoodle named Charlie), in her free time Liz loves to hike or discover new bicycle routes in her hometown of Boxford, MA.
Bar Admissions
Massachusetts 2021
Education
B.A., Swarthmore College, 1990
Ed.M, Harvard University, 1992
J.D., cum laude, New England Law
Presentations
Liz provides pro bono estate planning services to patients at Dana Farber Cancer Institute in collaboration with Rick Fingerman of Financial Planning Solutions.
Liz and Rick recently collaborated on the following presentation for patients and families receiving treatment at Dana Farber Cancer Institute:
Legacy Planning: Navigating the Future with Planning, Preparation and Practice Guidance webinar: https://youtu.be/AxE8K-2ETvc
“Planning for Everything You Own and Everyone You Love” - Presented December 2023, Empower Women Event, Lexington Wealth Management
“Estate Planning Basics” - Presented in October 2023 CBERA Pre-Retirement Seminar (cbera.org)
“9 Things You Can Do Now….a probate attorney’s tips to help avoid triggering probate”
- Presented December 2024, Empower Women Event, Lexington Wealth Management
- Presented May 2024, as part of Massachusetts Bar Association Estate Planning Education Series, Council on Aging Truro and Provincetown chapters
“Roles and Responsibilities of an Executor” - Presented on June 25, 2024 for Financial Experts Network
“Embark on Your Third Act: Liz O'Neil Changes Everything and Takes on the Naysayers” – Available on Apple Podcasts