Practice Overview

Wills & Probate

Milford, Connecticut Wills, Trusts and Probate Attorneys

The attorneys at Harlow, Adams & Friedman, P.C. provide a personal and confidential approach to the sensitive issues which arise in the area of estate planning and probate.

Estate Planning Services

Asset preservation and minimization of estate taxes are key goals of many of our estate planning clients. Our lawyers are experienced in drafting legal documents to accomplish these and other goals, such as:

• Wills and Trusts to pass property to your heirs and beneficiaries upon your death.
• Living Wills to communicate to loved ones and health care providers what steps you want taken to prolong your life in the event of a terminal condition with no hope of recovery.
• Health Care Powers of Attorney to designate a trusted person to make medical decisions for you if you are unable to communicate those wishes yourself.
• Financial Powers of Attorney to designate a trusted person to pay bills and make other financial decisions for you if you are unable to communicate your wishes yourself
• Succession Planning for owners of closely held or family businesses
• Trust Administration

We are professionals who are dedicated to finding practical, workable solutions to your estate planning goals. Whatever need presents itself, our primary concern is to provide you the best representation possible.

Probate Services

Harlow, Adams & Friedman, P.C. represents executors and administrators of estates through the probate process, which includes locating and preserving all of a decedent's assets, paying legitimate bills and expenses, and distributing the balance of the estate to heirs and beneficiaries.

Our law firm also represents heirs and beneficiaries in will contests and other types of probate litigation.

At Harlow, Adams & Friedman, P.C., we represent clients in Milford and throughout Connecticut, including the communities of Bridgeport, New Haven, Stamford, Norwalk, Danbury, Stratford, Shelton, West Haven, Orange, Trumbull, Monroe and Derby; and other locations in Fairfield County and New Haven County.