Helping Clients Throughout Fairfield, Norwalk, Bethel, and Newtown

The issues that arise in Probate Court usually require extensive documentation and sometimes they result in legal conflict. The issues that arise in civil litigation are often complex. All of these cases often require the skills of a skillful investigator, a savvy negotiator, and a compelling litigator. Attorney Thomas E. Brennan is all of the above. 

Attorney Brennan has over 20 years of experience. With offices in both Stratford and Trumbull, he serves clients throughout Fairfield, Norwalk, Bethel, and Newtown. Tom understands how to deal with the thorny legal issues that arise in areas like the following…

Estate Planning

We all want our wishes to be respected in the event of our death or if we become incapacitated. But to ensure our wishes are known and that those we trust the most have decision-making authority, then appropriate legal footwork needs to be done. Estate planning includes doing that work through drafting of will, power of attorney documents, and more. 

Civil Litigation

Employees who believe they were treatment violated federal or state law may have a case that can be filed as a civil lawsuit. The same goes for anyone who was the victim of someone else’s negligence. Financial damages and other reparative action can be sought, but getting a fair settlement requires diligent and persistent legal work. That’s what we give our clients .

Medicaid Planning

Medicaid is the federal government’s healthcare program for those whose financial means falls below a certain threshold. But even people whose income might be comfortably above that threshold today can see their assets drained quickly through long-term health care needs. Medicaid planning means creating a financial structure that will both protect assets and still maintain eligibility for Medicaid coverage of long-term care. We can help. 

Estate Settlements

When a person passes away, their estate needs to be settled. That will likely take place in Probate Court. There is no small amount of paperwork involved here, and the person tasked with executing the will also faces responsibility for taking care of creditors and notifying beneficiaries. It’s a lot of work for someone who may be grieving the loss of a loved one. We can’t relieve the grief, but we can take the work burden off someone’s shoulders. 

Conservatorships

When a person needs to manage the finances of someone that’s incapacitated or otherwise unable to handle their own affairs, that person needs to get formal legal authority to access accounts and handle expenses. That authority is called conservatorship, and Attorney Brennan can work with clients to get it.