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Shea & Shea

P.O. Box 577
Southport, CT 06890
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Phone: (203) 259-7522 | Fax: (203) 259-0864
http://www.shea.com

Estate Planning and Probate/Trusts in NY and CT

Types of Cases
Firm Focus & History
Practice & Philosophy
Office Information
Fees

Legal Topic

Estate Planning

Sub-Topics

Probate & Estate Administration

Number of Attorneys

1 Attorney, 2 Paralegals

State Licensed In

Connecticut and New York

Firm Focus

Results driven Estate Planning, Tax, Probate, Wills, Trusts, Family Law, Real Estate and Family Foundations.

Firm History

Established in 1992 as successor to firm started in 1966

Activities and Awards

Rated "AV" (Excellent) by Martindale-Hubbell

Example Cases

Estate Planning — plan for large international estate that eliminated taxes while retaining control (we do small estates too!). Will Contest — Achieved major victory for companion where there was no will.

What is your firm's point of view regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?

Great. An educated client is a happy client.

Are your attorneys willing to review documents prepared by clients?

Yes

Are your attorneys willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?

Sometimes yes and sometimes no. Depends on the case

Are your attorneys willing to help a client with one discrete part of a case, without taking on the whole case?

Yes

What are your policies about dividing work among the firm's partners, associates, and paralegals to make the process most cost-effective for the client?

We allocate work to achieve the most efficient and cost effective result for the client.

How frequently does your firm use mediation, arbitration, or collaborative law to resolve cases?

Where indicated, we use mediation. However, many times you have to be tough. Depends on the situation.

Does your firm provide pro bono legal services or otherwise participate in your community?

Yes

What distinguishes your law firm from others?

We get results at a minimal cost. We solve problems.

Office Manager/Assistant

Yes, Donna

Fax

(203) 259-0864

Office Hours

Mon. — Fri. 9:00 to 6:00

Emergency After Hours

Yes

Foreign Languages

Fixed-Price Services and Fees

Yes. Many estates and wills are on a fixed fee basis. Advanced planning and litigation is on an hourly or contingency (no up-front cost) basis.

Hourly Rates

$325

Free Initial Consultation?

Yes. One hour.

Typical Retainer

Depends on the case. Many cases do not require a retainer

Understanding Fees

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