Often family members or a surviving spouse is appointed as executor but is unfamiliar with estate administration, including the probate process. You only get one financial life, but I've assisted hundreds in organizing, implementing and monitoring their financial lives. Holland Law Offices is a unique Trust & Estate Boutique law firm in New London County Connecticut.
Paul Holland learned the practice of complex estate planning and estate administration as a member of the Individual Clients Department of Cummings & Lockwood in Stamford, Connecticut. Cummings & Lockwood, one of Connecticut's largest law firms, is known throughout the country as one of the leading trusts and estate firms.
Paul Holland learned the practice of complex estate planning and estate administration as a member of the Individual Clients Department of Cummings & Lockwood in Stamford, Connecticut. Cummings & Lockwood, one of Connecticut's largest law firms, is known throughout the country as one of the leading trusts and estate firms.
Services
Paul G. Holland Jr. provides legal services to individuals, families, and financial institutions primarily in the areas of Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning, Probate, Estate Administration, Business Succession Planning, Asset Protection, Disabilities and Special Needs Planning, and and Same Sex Estate Planning.
Knowledge and expertise is required to settle estates in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Often family members or a surviving spouse is appointed as executor but is unfamiliar with estate administration, including the probate process. An experienced attorney can counsel family members and beneficiaries, treating them with respect, objectivity and independence to avoid conflicts that can arise in the settlement of an estate.
The Federal Estate Tax exclusion amount is currently $11,700,000 per person or $23,400,000 per married couple. The Connecticut State Estate Tax exclusion amount is currently $7,100,000 per person or $14,200,000 per married couple. With numbers this high, it is no wonder that many attorneys who do not focus their practice exclusively on Estate Planning tend to minimize the number of trusts that are created at the death of a client.
Before you hold your estate plan meeting with Paul Holland, spend time thinking about your goals and objectives. The completed questionnaire provides Paul with an in-depth understanding of your family and financial situation so that he can apply his decades of experience to your estate plan. Information regarding any current or anticipated inheritances, and any current or future interests you may have in trusts.
People in the process of terminating their marriage by a divorce decree should consider the impact their divorce will have on their estate planning and incapacity planning documents. Very often individuals will live separated either informally or under a decree of separation prior to formal divorce.
Reviews (10)
Patricia Leone
Jan 04, 2022
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Ron Bose
Jan 03, 2022
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Paul was fantastic throughout the entire process. He explained every detail thoroughly and took the time to understand our personal situation in order to customize the specific documents to our needs. I would have no hesitation to recommend Paul and his services to anyone who is looking for a straightforward, professional, and comprehensive estate plan!
Tommy Duane Baldwin
Dec 04, 2021
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When you are preparing for the worst possible situation, it is difficult to think clearly and make good decisions . That, in addition to not understanding a legal process complicates matters even more. Paul explained the law, and outlined in clear language the steps in the process that needed to be done. He was reassuring, articulate, knowable and responsive to all questions. Paul made the process so much easier and gave me peace of mind in a stressful but successful outcome. Paul was selected based on his reviews online and was some of the "Best" advice I have ever received.
Deborah Brown
Dec 04, 2021
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Paul took all the stress out of estate planning. He got the job done in a timely manner. He was available by phone to answer additional questions. He was able to explain complex legal documents in user friendly terms. The thought of doing an estate plan gave me a headache and like others I kept procrastinating. We are happy we made that first phone call and scheduled that first appointment. Now we have a though estate plan and peace of mind.
Kathy B.
Nov 22, 2021
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Esther Ladipo
Nov 07, 2021
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I didn’t know the first thing about estate planning but Paul took the time to walk me through every step. He was thorough and patient and made sure the result was exactly what I wanted and it was.
If you are looking for help with estate planning, you cannot go wrong with Paul.
Thank you paul for making the experience clear and painless.
If you are looking for help with estate planning, you cannot go wrong with Paul.
Thank you paul for making the experience clear and painless.
Karen Ulrich
Nov 04, 2021
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At our point in life we felt it was important to establish an estate plan. We had heard positive things about Atty. Holland and contacted him. He got back to us quickly and we set up an appointment. After reviewing our financial situation and goals, he made a VERY thorough explanation of what steps would be needed and how to proceed. He carefully explained
the necessary documents, what they meant, and how they impacted our
future plans. His demeanor was quite friendly while keeping things very
professional. We couldn't be more satisfied about our experience with Atty. Holland. We strongly endorse
the necessary documents, what they meant, and how they impacted our
future plans. His demeanor was quite friendly while keeping things very
professional. We couldn't be more satisfied about our experience with Atty. Holland. We strongly endorse
Tristan Mccann
Aug 29, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Paul Holland is excellent. I was very nervous at the prospect of settling my husband's estate. Paul was wonderful. He is highly knowledgeable and efficient, but he also took the time to respond promptly to all of my inquiries. The final result was far better than I imagined possible.
Paul Holland is excellent. I was very nervous at the prospect of settling my husband's estate. Paul was wonderful. He is highly knowledgeable and efficient, but he also took the time to respond promptly to all of my inquiries. The final result was far better than I imagined possible.
Samantha Stevenson
Aug 18, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
We were sent to Paul by a recommendation from my financial advisor. Pail is very knowledgeable and answers questions in a straight forward way, very easy to understand. I would highly recommend him to anyone. Thank you Paul a pleasure to work with you!
We were sent to Paul by a recommendation from my financial advisor. Pail is very knowledgeable and answers questions in a straight forward way, very easy to understand. I would highly recommend him to anyone. Thank you Paul a pleasure to work with you!
Debbie Gash
Jul 20, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Paul came highly recommended when I was looking for a lawyer who is knowledgeable about trusts and wills. One of the things about Paul that impressed me was how thoroughly he explained all of my documents in terms that I could understand. He is very professional and friendly, making me feel confident that I chose the right law office.
Paul came highly recommended when I was looking for a lawyer who is knowledgeable about trusts and wills. One of the things about Paul that impressed me was how thoroughly he explained all of my documents in terms that I could understand. He is very professional and friendly, making me feel confident that I chose the right law office.
