Estate planning Estate tax issues Executorship duties Guardianship Living wills

Living trusts Probate Probate and will disputes Wills drafting and execution Estate planning

The experienced attorneys at New Canaan’s Franco & Associates 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
Our attorneys apply their 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. Our Connecticut attorneys 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 Franco & Associates.
Call Franco & Associates at 203-972-7339 or contact us online.