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Compare Estate Planning Attorneys in New Canaan, CT
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12 attorneys listed
Updated May 2026
New Canaan, CT
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Showing 12 estate planning attorneys in New Canaan, CT
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Andrew S. Gale, Attorney at Law
161 Cherry St, New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 655-3340
Connecticut Family Law Group
71 Elm St #201, New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 403-6521 connecticutfamilylawgroup.com
The Barocas Law Firm LLC
71 Elm St 2nd Floor - #1, New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 966-6828 thebarocaslawfirm.com
Wallman Law Firm LLC
21 Locust Ave STE 2B, New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 348-4000
Lampert Williams & Toohey LLC
46 Main St, New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 442-1228 lwtlaw.com
The Family Law Firm Healy Eliot + McCann
125 Elm St #3, New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 652-8018 thefamlawfirm.com
Davidson, Dawson & Clark LLP
18 Locust Ave 2nd fl, New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 966-8759 davidsondawson.com
Law Offices of Leon Krolikowski, LLC
140 Elm St, New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 972-3247 newcanaanlaw.com
Mandelbaum Barrett PC
161 Cherry St 2nd floor, New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 661-6000 ibolaw.com
Sperry A De Cew Attorneys
22 East Ave, New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 966-6019 sperryadecew.com
Hawthorne Ackerly & Dorrance
25 South Ave, New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 966-9583 hadlaw.com
Hoffman Hoffman Attorneys at Law | Stamford, CT New Canaan, CT Fairfield County
45 Pine St, New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 977-2432 hoffmanhoffmanlaw.com
Estate planning attorneys in New Canaan Connecticut help residents create wills and trusts to protect their assets. Connecticut law has its own estate tax exemption which is different from the federal exemption. Local attorneys can guide you through probate and plan for incapacity with powers of attorney and advance directives.
What Does a Estate Planning Attorney in New Canaan Cost?
Estate planning attorney fees in New Canaan Connecticut vary based on the complexity of your plan. A simple will and power of attorney package might cost between 800 and 1500 dollars. A comprehensive plan with a revocable trust and tax planning can range from 2500 to 5000 dollars or more. Some attorneys charge flat fees while others bill hourly at rates from 300 to 600 dollars per hour. This is general information and not legal advice.
* Cost estimates are general ranges based on publicly available data and compiled using automated research tools. Actual fees vary by attorney and case complexity. This is not legal advice — consult directly with an attorney for fee specifics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does an estate planning attorney in New Canaan do?
An estate planning attorney helps you draft legal documents like wills revocable trusts and durable powers of attorney. They also advise on Connecticut estate tax strategies and probate avoidance. Their goal is to ensure your assets pass to your chosen beneficiaries with minimal court involvement.
Does Connecticut have an estate tax?
Yes Connecticut imposes its own estate tax on estates over a certain exemption amount. For 2024 the Connecticut estate tax exemption is approximately 13.6 million dollars. Estates below this threshold do not owe Connecticut estate tax but may still need to file a return.
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