The Experienced Real Estate Lawyer & Closing Attorney in Wilton, CT
Real Estate Law
For most individuals, purchasing a home is the largest single purchase they will make in their lifetime. Whether you are a first time home buyer or a more seasoned purchaser, purchasing a rental property or a vacation home, we give each transaction the same attention to detail to make sure that the experience of purchasing a home goes as seamlessly as possible. Our real estate attorney assists sellers wishing to sell their homes and existing homeowners who wish to refinance. We have experience closing all types of loans, including reverse mortgages, conventional loans, FHA loans, home equity loans as well as purchase money mortgages. We are agents for a number of lenders and financial institutions and represent several title insurance companies in the Wilton, Norwalk, and Fairfield, CT area. We can also help clients address land issues that may arise, including easements, land encroachments and other matters that may affect the value or marketability of your property. We have also assisted homeowners who dispute their property tax assessments in taking the necessary tax appeals to reduce their taxes. No matter what matters of real estate law might arise, we’ll use our experience to protect your interests.
Commercial Real Estate
Our firm has been a leader in the development, purchase and sale of commercial real estate in Westport, Wilton, Fairfield, Norwalk, and the surrounding areas since the 1930’s. As such, we have an in-depth knowledge of the issues that arise when purchasing or selling commercial properties. We have experience in leases and leasing transactions and will assist you in the preparation, review or negotiation of business and commercial leases. Our representation of various property managers and building owners over the years provides us with a wide array of experience to best serve our commercial clients.
Landlord/Tenant Law
Whether you are the owner of a single rental home, multi- family home, or a commercial property, or a tenant occupying any of the above, landlord-tenant issues may arise. Whether it is the preparation or review of a lease, a tenant who fails to pay the rent or abide by the lease terms and conditions, a security deposit issue or an eviction or action for back rent, we can help. Our experience can help you navigate through the Housing Court if necessary or ideally work out a resolution between the parties without court intervention.
Our Estate Planning Lawyer Creates Wills & Trusts
Contact our Certified Probate Attorney
Although the process is uncomfortable, it’s important to plan for the inevitable to make sure that your family and loved ones will be taken care of in the event of your demise. Our probate attorneys will work with you to determine what type of estate plan is right for you. We’ll meet for an extensive consultation and go over wills, living trusts, insurance trusts, or special needs trusts. We’ll factor in your individual needs, including tax considerations. A will plans for your estate and offspring in the event of your death, while a trust makes provisions in case you are somehow unable to make decisions for yourself. You can establish a health care proxy to make medical decisions for you if you are unable to do so; you can also choose a power of attorney, who can make financial decisions and take control of your estate if necessary. Although this is a sobering process, it’s necessary to avoid the state taking control of your property in the event of your death. Stay prepared and make a plan with our compassionate, experienced will and probate attorneys.
Our Estate Lawyer Handles Trust Administration
After a relative, friend or loved one passes, we work with executors, trustees, spouses, heirs or other family members through the process of settling or administering the estate. Whether administering a living or testamentary trust, or opening an estate in the probate courts, we focus on the legal aspects required to settle the estate in a timely manner and guide the fiduciary with respect to the distribution of the assets in order to fulfill the wishes of the deceased. As this is an emotional time for family and friends, we will assist through the legal process with compassion and help alleviate the stress associated with navigating a process that can often seem overwhelming. We are also experienced in conservatorships and guardianship procedures in the local probate courts.
Business Transactions
When forming a new business, a number of considerations should be taken into account in order to determine the best type of entity to form. These may include the size, the protection you are seeking, tax considerations and how it is being financed. We have formed hundreds of limited liability companies, partnerships, corporations, including non-profits for our clients. When you are ready to purchase or sell the stock or assets of a small to mid-size company, business or franchise, we represent clients throughout the process from the initial letter of intent, contracts, leases as well as financing the transaction up through the closing. We also advise businesses and individuals regarding employment agreements or other commercial contracts, leases or agreements in a business or corporate setting.
