Estate Planning Law Center, LLC

For over 30 years, State Planning Law Center, a Connecticut-based estate planning law firm, has assisted families in protecting and preserving their wealth, and leaving a legacy for their children or grandchildren.  One of the privileges we provide to our clients is that we are selective when accepting them. Our clients are an integral part of our family. We don’t see our clients as mere sources of income or as numbers. Our strongest desire is to build and maintain a strong and eternal relationship with you, walking beside you for the rest of your life. We offer active and personalized advice and always act with discretion and sensitivity to our client's affairs. Our knowledge and practical experience as a law practice are invaluable to you. The probate process must be followed exactly after death to settle an estate. The person''s Last Will and Testament is submitted to the Probate Court. If the deceased person has no assets, this is the only document required. However, if they have assets, it will be submitted with other documentation, including a form for Probate. If no waivers have been filed with the Court, the Court usually schedules a hearing to determine the validity of the will and the appointment of the Executor. The Court will notify all beneficiaries, including close relatives. Any beneficiary can then appear to contest the proposed actions. Once appointed, the Executor will start the process of gathering the assets and notifying the creditors. The Executor files an inventory of assets owned by only one person or with the deceased in the public such as a bank account (Banks) with the Court. There is more to do, including clauses that could be in the Last Will and Testament. In 9-18 months the executor is ready to close an estate. At that point, the executor files a proposed Accounting with the Court. According to the Last Will and Testament, this will identify which assets are to be transferred to the beneficiaries. This Accounting must be approved by the Court before it can be distributed. Case Study Case: R.J Case needed his educator certified position back after he was fired from his teaching position since he was accused of possessing a weapon Facts

Reviews of the estate planning law center are mostly positive, showing that clients are nearly universal in sharing praise with multiple attorneys: Rebecca Vicente, Suzann Beckett, Erin Dunne, and their respective staff members. One of the most commonly repeated observations is that these professionals are attentive to their clients, focused on their unique circumstances, and direct and honest. Their work resulted in an easy-to-understand document that was comfortable. Representing the wishes of the client feels natural to both the customer and their family. One client particularly liked the company's policy of staying in touch. Would highly recommend. The law firm's relaxed and personable attitude is another asset. The only point made against most respondents is that they have no prior experience for comparison. But, if they needed assistance in the future, they would use the company again.