Wendy W. Weston is an Estate Planning and Elder Law attorney, as well as a mom of two teenagers. Her passion lies in helping families navigate life’s transitions with confidence and peace of mind. She empowers South Coast, Cape, and Island families to plan for their own care and to leave a legacy to their loved ones by leveraging her empathy, creativity, and resilience. Wendy wants her clients to feel good about their plans and what those plans can do for them as they age. Her focused practice area allows her to tune in to specific concerns and scenarios that families are likely to experience and build agile plans that can adjust as life unfolds. Wendy believes resilience can be built into planning with flexibility and anticipation. She works alongside clients as they learn more about the needs of their families, their own health, and the limits and untapped potential of their wealth as they age. She remains dedicated to staying current on new developments in the law and fresh strategies as they emerge.
Having witnessed firsthand the challenges and costly mistakes that can arise during estate administration, Wendy brings a unique perspective to her practice. She uses this insight to craft personalized estate plans that not only protect assets but also reflect clients’ values and wishes. Wendy’s background as a MassHealth Medicaid Administrator, including successfully helping clients save their family homes, has instilled in her a deep understanding of the complexities of long-term care planning. This experience led her to pursue her Juris Doctor from the University of Massachusetts School of Law, where she honed her legal expertise to complement her genuine compassion and commitment to the community. As a member of a local aging support network, Wendy collaborates with a trusted network of financial planners, tax accountants, and other professionals to provide comprehensive support.
Wendy understands that estate planning is not one-size-fits-all. Whether the client is an older individual, an adult child, or another family member, she listens carefully to their unique needs and goals to create a plan that works for them.
Wendy believes that estate planning need not be grim; it is about taking back control from the unpredictable and unknown. As Octavia E. Butler, author, once said, “the very act of trying to look ahead to discern possibilities and offer warnings is in itself an act of hope.”
Team Member Since 2021
How would you convey to a prospective client how you participate in the firm’s team approach?
In life, no one has all the answers and the same can be said for any team. We come together in a way to channel all our strengths for the good of our clients. We learn from each other along the way in order to reinforce the knowledge of our organization and provide an improved client experience with every interaction.
What do you like about working at the firm?
This firm is well balanced for growth. We have a staff of team players that realize working together is best for the clients and for each other. It feels good to work among a supporting cast of individuals who each take their turn to step up when they are needed.
What do you enjoy doing when you are not working?
I am frequently at soccer fields, basketball courts and baseball or softball diamonds following the achievements and development of my son and daughter. I also live on Cape Cod so water sports and beach days fill in any days off from games and practices.
What is 1 surprising fact about you or surprising talent you have?
I have played three different instruments in my life. Clarinet, trombone and Sousaphone. My kids now play my clarinet and the trombone both my dad and I played in high school and college. Also, I worked at the 1994 World Cup Soccer Tournament and the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta.
Do you have a personal motto or favorite quote?
Whenever you find yourself doubting how far you can go, just remember how far you have come. Remember everything you have faced, all the battles you have won, and all the fears you have overcome.”
Charlie Brown: “Someday we will all die, Snoopy!” Snoopy: “True but on all the other days, we will not.”
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