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Experienced Connecticut Trusts and Estates Attorneys

With more than 30 years of combined years of experience, the attorneys at the Law Office of John M. Stober, LLC possess in-depth knowledge about all aspects of trusts and estate issues, including:

Estate planning Estate tax issues Executorship duties Guardianship Living wills

Living trusts Probate Probate and will disputes Wills drafting and execution

Estate planning

We can advise you on the best approach to your estate planning. We thoroughly analyze your estate and strategize the best means of transferring your assets, minimizing taxes, establishing guardianship for your children, supporting personal philanthropic causes and protecting your loved ones. We can draft a will that reflects your desires and establish living trusts if they would be beneficial to your estate.

Probate

We apply our extensive knowledge about Connecticut probate court to guide you through the complex process of probating a will. We assist executors in all steps of the process, including:

Creating a plan of action to probate the estate fairly and expeditiously Filing the will with the probate court in Connecticut Closing and opening bank accounts Transferring assets from the deceased to the estate

Valuating the estate Managing and liquidating assets as appropriate Paying taxes and other debts Locating beneficiaries Hiring professionals and experts when necessary

Probate disputes

When disputes occur between beneficiaries, we successfully represent your interests. We have the extensive knowledge to challenge invalid wills or to defend valid wills against the improper assertions of dissatisfied beneficiaries. Skillful mediators and litigators, our attorneys can negotiate between beneficiaries to preserve relationships or fastidiously pursue your rights in court when necessary.

Contact the meticulous estate planning lawyers at the Law Office of John M. Stober, LLC

We serve clients in Newington and throughout Hartford County. Call the firm at 860-953-5687 or contact us online.