Shea & Shea
Tax, Estate Planning and Probate Attorney in CT and NY
Firm Overview
Tax Attorney, Tax, Probate, Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
Example casesTax — tax and probate matters are our specialty; Successful Offshore Disclosures, tax cases and probate results.
- Main Office
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Main
191 Post Road West
Westport
CT
06880
- Phone
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- (203) 259-7522
- Fax
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- (203) 259-0864
- Websites
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Tax Attorney, Tax, Probate, Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
Example casesTax — tax and probate matters are our specialty; Successful Offshore Disclosures, tax cases and probate results.
191 Post Road West
Westport CT 06880
- (203) 259-7522
- (203) 259-0864
Fees
- Free Initial Consultation?
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Yes. One hour.
- Services Offered For Fixed Fees?
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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
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$325
Office Information
- Office Hours
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Mon. — Fri. 9:00 to 6:00
- Office Manager
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Yes, Donna
- Emergency After Hours
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Yes
- Languages Spoken
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No
- Probate
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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.
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?
Great. 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
Jerry Shea
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- Established in 1966
- License
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- Bar Number: 303787
Connecticut , 1985
- Bar Number: 303787
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