Shea & Shea

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Shea & Shea

Probate and Estate Planning attorney in CT and NY

This lawyer is licensed to practice in Connecticut and has no record of discipline from the Connecticut bar association. *

Shea & Shea

Shea & Shea

Open for Business
Offers Video Calls

Probate and Estate Planning attorney in CT and NY

This lawyer is licensed to practice in Connecticut and has no record of discipline from the Connecticut bar association. *

Firm Overview

If you seek to: create an efficient, economical and tax effective estate; safeguard your assets for the future; complete probate administration; or secure your rightful inheritance; call or email Shea & Shea today!

Main Office

Shea & Shea
8 Wright Street, 1st Floor
Westport, CT 06880

Phone

(203) 635-8249

Fax

(203) 439-3485

Fees
Free Initial Consultation?

Yes. One half hour

Services Offered For Fixed Fees?

Yes. Many estate plans and wills are on a fixed fee basis. Advanced planning and probate litigation is provided on an hourly or contingency basis.

Hourly Rates

$420

Office Information
Office Hours

Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 6:00pm

Emergency After Hours

Yes

Languages Spoken

English, Spanish upon request

Probate

Specializing in probate, tax and estate planning, including difficult cases involving families, closely held businesses and international tax issues.

Tax lawyer, probate lawyer, estate planning lawyer for tough or simple probate or tax problems with the IRS, including non-filing or offshore accounts, non-US property and the like. We help resolve family disputes and advance planning involving probate or potential probate and estate tax matters.

Estate Planning

Is your firm 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 within the firm 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.

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

An educated client is a happy client.

Is your firm willing to review documents prepared by clients?

Yes

Is your firm willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?

Sometimes yes and sometimes no. Depends on the case

Shea & Shea
Gerald Shea

Attorney Shea specializes in probate administration, probate litigation, estate planning, and asset protection. He resides in Connecticut and has practiced law since 1985. His cases have included probate disputes and estate planning for clients seeking tax-effective asset protection structures, both international and domestic.

License

Bar Number: 303787
Connecticut, 1985

Shea & Shea
Gerald Shea

Attorney Shea specializes in probate administration, probate litigation, estate planning, and asset protection. He resides in Connecticut and has practiced law since 1985. His cases have included probate disputes and estate planning for clients seeking tax-effective asset protection structures, both international and domestic.

License

Bar Number: 303787
Connecticut, 1985

Firm Overview

If you seek to: create an efficient, economical and tax effective estate; safeguard your assets for the future; complete probate administration; or secure your rightful inheritance; call or email Shea & Shea today!

Main Office

Shea & Shea
8 Wright Street, 1st Floor
Westport, CT 06880

Phone

(203) 635-8249

Fax

(203) 439-3485

Fees
Free Initial Consultation?

Yes. One half hour

Services Offered For Fixed Fees?

Yes. Many estate plans and wills are on a fixed fee basis. Advanced planning and probate litigation is provided on an hourly or contingency basis.

Hourly Rates

$420

Office Information
Office Hours

Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 6:00pm

Emergency After Hours

Yes

Languages Spoken

English, Spanish upon request

Probate

Specializing in probate, tax and estate planning, including difficult cases involving families, closely held businesses and international tax issues.

Tax lawyer, probate lawyer, estate planning lawyer for tough or simple probate or tax problems with the IRS, including non-filing or offshore accounts, non-US property and the like. We help resolve family disputes and advance planning involving probate or potential probate and estate tax matters.

Estate Planning

Is your firm 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 within the firm 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.

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

An educated client is a happy client.

Is your firm willing to review documents prepared by clients?

Yes

Is your firm willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?

Sometimes yes and sometimes no. Depends on the case

Shea & Shea
Gerald Shea

Attorney Shea specializes in probate administration, probate litigation, estate planning, and asset protection. He resides in Connecticut and has practiced law since 1985. His cases have included probate disputes and estate planning for clients seeking tax-effective asset protection structures, both international and domestic.

License

Bar Number: 303787
Connecticut, 1985

Shea & Shea
Gerald Shea

Attorney Shea specializes in probate administration, probate litigation, estate planning, and asset protection. He resides in Connecticut and has practiced law since 1985. His cases have included probate disputes and estate planning for clients seeking tax-effective asset protection structures, both international and domestic.

License

Bar Number: 303787
Connecticut, 1985

This lawyer is licensed to practice in Connecticut and has no record of discipline from the Connecticut bar association. *

* Nolo has confirmed that every member attorney has a valid license and is in good standing with the state agency that licenses lawyers. Any past disbarments and suspensions (with possible exceptions for minor violations or nonpayment of dues, in our discretion) will be indicated accordingly in the badge. Member attorneys are required to notify Nolo immediately if they become the subject of any disciplinary action by any state licensing agency.

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This lawyer is licensed to practice in Connecticut and has no record of discipline from the Connecticut bar association. *

* Nolo has confirmed that every member attorney has a valid license and is in good standing with the state agency that licenses lawyers. Any past disbarments and suspensions (with possible exceptions for minor violations or nonpayment of dues, in our discretion) will be indicated accordingly in the badge. Member attorneys are required to notify Nolo immediately if they become the subject of any disciplinary action by any state licensing agency.