Wills and Estates

Estate Administration - Wills - Trusts - Powers of Attorney

People need to decide how they want their property divided after their death. Although some people believe that only the wealthy need to worry about this, if you own a house, have children, pay into a retirement account or have inherited money from a relative, you need to draft a will or establish a trust. Otherwise, your estate will be distributed by a probate judge according to the laws of Connecticut and that distribution may not be what you want.

Helping people prepare for the future since 1983

At the New Milford, Connecticut, law firm of Guendelsberger, Collins, Henry & Guendelsberger, LLP, we help people in Litchfield and Fairfield counties plan for the future of their families and their assets. Our law firm has been performing this service for our neighbors since 1983; we have advised many individuals and families in estate planning matters such as:

• Wills
• Trusts, which can help preserve your assets and avoid the public scrutiny that comes when a will is probated
• Durable powers of attorney, which name someone to act on your behalf if you become unable to make decisions about your finances or your health care
• Health care directives, or living wills, which describe your wishes for end-of-life care
• Guardianships for minor children
• Conservatorships for the elderly or diminished

Taking care of all probate and estate administration matters for our clients

Our lawyers also handle estate administration. In this capacity we pay outstanding debts and taxes, sell property as needed, inventory the assets, and distribute them according to the provisions of the will or trust. Our attorneys take care of having a will probated, and submitting it to the court for validation. When there are disputes over the provisions of a will or trust, we vigorously defend our client’s best interests in court or at the negotiating table.

Contact us for any matter related to wills and trusts, estate administration or guardianship. Our Connecticut attorneys have the experience and dedication to deal with sensitive issues raised by estate planning and estate administration.

Jennifer Collins handles estate litigation, probate, minor child and conservatorship cases. She can advise you if you need assistance with these matters.