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WILLS & TRUSTS

Estate Planning requires that the lawyer learn about you, your property, your family and any of your special needs so as to properly plan for an orderly and hopefully “tax free” passage of your property to the ultimate beneficiary. This often involves the use of trusts so as to avoid or minimize taxes and/or to protect the property from mismanagement by the inexperienced or disabled beneficiaries. Please contact us to request our estate planning questionnaire which will allow us to assist you in the preparation of your wills and trusts.
 

ESTATE ADMINISTRATION

Estate administration requires an analysis of estate assets, the proper reporting of such assets to both the Probate Court and the Connecticut Department of Revenue Service, the payment of the decedents debts and taxes, and the distribution of the assets and property to the heirs and beneficiaries. We will assist you throughout this process and insure that all are treated fairly in accordance with the laws of distribution and the decedent’s will.
 

REAL ESTATE/ZONING

Attorney Bartlett and Attorney Rappe work together with our clients in residential and commercial real estate acquisitions, sales and planning. Attorney Rappe’s years as a member of the Coventry Planning and Zoning Commission is a valuable resource for clients attempting to resolve complex and unusual situations.
 
 

ELDERLAW

Elder law planning is closely related to estate planning. Our goal is to keep the elder clients in their home with proper care for as long as possible. We also try to preserve the elder clients’ property where possible for eventual passage to their heirs.
 
 

EDUCATION LAW

Prior to joining Rappe & Bartlett, LLC, Attorney Bartlett practiced in the area of education law for five years. She represented both school administration and Boards of Education in all matters including student discipline, contract negotiations and employee relations. Attorney Bartlett has continued to represent Boards of Education and parents/students in school expulsion proceedings.