Middletown, Connecticut
Putting your affairs in order, without the mystery.
Estate planning, probate and elder law for Connecticut families. Fixed fees quoted before we begin, and documents written in language you can actually read.
- First consultation is free, in person or by phone
- Flat fees for planning work — no hourly meter
- Evening and weekend appointments available
- Home visits for clients who cannot travel
Request a free consultation
Tell us briefly what you need. We respond within one business day.
Practice areas
What we handle
A focused practice. If your matter falls outside it, we will tell you at the first call and point you to someone who does that work.
Wills and estate planning
Wills, trusts, powers of attorney and health care directives, structured so your family is not left guessing.
Probate administration
Guiding executors through Connecticut probate court, from the first filing to final distribution.
Elder law
Long-term care planning, Medicaid eligibility and asset protection for families facing nursing home costs.
Trust administration
Helping trustees meet their obligations correctly, including accountings and distributions to beneficiaries.
Guardianship & conservatorship
Petitions and ongoing representation when a family member can no longer manage their own affairs.
Small business succession
Planning who takes over and how, so a family business survives a retirement or a death.
Fees
What it costs, before you commit
Planning work is quoted as a flat fee at the free consultation. You will know the number before you decide whether to hire us.
Will, durable power of attorney, health care directive and living will.
Matching documents for both spouses, coordinated so they work together.
Revocable living trust with funding assistance and supporting documents.
Probate and litigation are billed hourly and quoted at the consultation, because the work depends on the estate. We will give you an honest range before you engage us.
Our attorneys
Who you will be working with
Margaret Hale
Partner · Admitted CT 2004
Practices estate planning and elder law, with a focus on long-term care. Serves on the Middlesex County Bar Association elder law committee.
Daniel Verrill
Partner · Admitted CT 2009
Handles probate administration and trust matters, and represents fiduciaries before the Connecticut probate courts.
- Free consultationWe listen, explain the options in plain terms, and quote a flat fee. No pressure and no charge.
- DraftingWe prepare your documents and walk you through every one before anything is signed.
- Signing and safekeepingExecuted properly with witnesses and a notary. You keep originals, we keep copies on file.