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Best Lawyers Near You in Woodbury, Connecticut for Trusts and Estates
David L. Sfara is an attorney with Giuliano Richardson & Sfara LLC in Woodbury, Connecticut. His practice includes Trusts and Estates, with a focus on estate planning , estate and trust administration, and legal matters involving the creative arts. He has been recognized by Best Lawyers for his work in Trusts and Estates. David works with individuals and families to help them plan for the future, preserve assets, and address estate and trust matters with careful attention to their goals a...
Janie L. McDermott is an attorney with Giuliano Richardson & Sfara LLC in Woodbury, Connecticut. Her practice focuses on Trusts and Estates, including estate planning , tax planning, estate administration, trust administration, and related litigation matters. Since entering private practice in 2015, Janie has represented individuals and families in matters involving wills, trusts, probate proceedings, fiduciary administration, and estate-related disputes. She works with clients to develop...
HEATHER J. LANGE is a principal of Brody Wilkinson and is a member of the firm’s Trusts & Estates and Probate Litigation Groups. Heather focuses on problem-solving, whether that entails assisting high net worth individuals and family groups with their estate planning or advocating for clients in trust and fiduciary litigation. In addition, Heather has developed a niche practice in equine law where she bridges her legal capabilities and equestrian interests. Heather is admitted to pr...
DOUGLAS R. BROWN is a principal of Brody Wilkinson and a member of the firm’s Trusts & Estates and Probate Litigation Groups. Doug practices in the areas of estate planning, estate settlement, and probate, trust and fiduciary litigation. He represents individual clients in all aspects of estate planning and estate settlement to maximize the transfer of wealth, minimize the effect of estate and gift taxes, plan for incapacity and plan effectively for disabled family members through t...
Richard has forty years' experience advising clients in tax matters, estate planning and administration, and business law. His clients include closely held corporations, partnerships, funds, tax-exempt organizations and high net worth individuals. Prior to entering the practice of law, Richard practiced as a Certified Public Accountant. His extensive knowledge of tax law enables him to counsel clients with respect to complex estate planning issues as well as the formation, operation, and sale...
LISA F. METZ is a principal of Brody Wilkinson and a member of the firm’s Trusts & Estates Group. She practices in the areas of estate planning and trust and estate administration in Connecticut and New York. Lisa represents a range of clients, including high net worth individuals who are providing for multiple generations, recently divorced women, and couples with young children. For all clients, she takes the time to ensure that their questions are answered and they fully understa...
James B. Stewart practices in the areas of estate planning and trust and estate administration. While Jim is primarily engaged in various aspects of trusts and estates law, he also handles real estate transactions associated with the settlement of trusts and estates and oversees the firm’s activities with regard to the preparation of personal and fiduciary income tax returns. He also has lectured before the Connecticut Society for Certified Public Accountants on Connecticut estate settl...
PETER T. MOTT is a principal of Brody Wilkinson and a member of the firm’s Trusts & Estates Group. Peter practices in the areas of estate planning and trust and estate administration. He assists individuals with tax and charitable gift planning, business owners with succession planning, and families planning for aging or incapacitated family members. Peter leverages his decades of experience to implement sophisticated yet practical estate plans for his clients. The depth of his know...
DAVID R. HERMENZE is a principal of Brody Wilkinson and a member of the firm’s Trusts & Estates Group. He practices in the areas of estate planning and trust and estate administration. Dave uses plain language to help clients understand how they can structure their affairs to achieve the transfer of wealth to family members in the most tax-effective manner, and to protect family wealth from divorce and the claims of creditors. Dave is a Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated attorney. He is ad...
JENNIFER A. BASCIANO is a principal of Brody Wilkinson and is a member of the firm’s Trusts & Estates Group. Jennifer guides clients through their estate planning options and works with them to develop individualized estate plans that are tailored to the goals of each client. In addition, Jennifer has particular expertise advising clients in the area of Estate Settlement for both Connecticut and New York estates, which provides her with a unique perspective and allows her to provide...
Ann L. Fowler-Cruz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Elder Law and Trusts and Estates. Ann L. practices law in Danbury, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Ann L. Fowler-Cruz since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Ann L. Fowler-Cruz is held by other lawyers.
Stanley is a founding partner of the firm Bergman Horowitz & Reynolds which merged with Withers in 2002 to create Withers Bergman in the US. His practice encompasses all phases of tax law, estate planning and trusts (both domestic and international), business law and advising on pension plans. He is a contributor to various tax periodicals and co-author of a book on the design of pension and profit sharing plans which is part of the tax management service published by the Bureau of Nation...
Luke T. Tashjian is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Luke Tashjian is an estate planning , tax , and corporate attorney. He advises his clients on estate planning, tax structuring, and transactional matters. He also represents individuals and businesses ranging from local brick and mortar businesses to multinational corporations in tax controversy matters at the state and feder...
Tatiana F. DaSilva is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Elder Law and Trusts and Estates. Tatiana F. practices law in Bridgeport, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Tatiana F. DaSilva since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Tatiana F. DaSilva is held by other lawyers.
Ellen focuses her practice on elder law and trusts and estates. She assists her clients in meeting their estate planning goals and protecting their assets for their loved ones. Ellen has significant experience in navigating the complicated long-term care system, and preparing for and filing Medicaid long-term care applications. She regularly works with clients who are able to plan for asset preservation, as well as those who must act immediately to access public benefits systems. Ellen repres...
Greta E. Solomon is a principal and chair of Cohen and Wolf's Trusts & Estates, Elder Law, and Tax Groups. Ms. Solomon has been assisting clients in the areas of estate planning, elder law, and probate administration (including estates, trusts, conservatorships, guardianship, etc.) for more than 30 years. Her in-depth knowledge of the tax codes and sophisticated estate planning techniques allows her to provide counsel on complex estate matters. Ms. Solomon also has experience in retiremen...
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