Estate Planning Law Firm

Connecticut Irrevocable Trust Lawyer

Protect Your Inner Circle Through the Power of Estate Planning

Years of Experience in Connecticut: 12 +
Families protected in Connecticut: 1,000 +

What is an Irrevocable Trust?

An Irrevocable Trust is a safe haven for assets that we create together. Much like any type of Trust, think of it as a bucket. When we fill the bucket with assets, such as your home, you no longer own those assets—the Trust does.

Since the State can only review your asset history over the 5-year period leading up to your Medicaid application date, we can use this tool to ensure (or give us the best chance) that you never have to report historical ownership of your home. The result—these assets remain available for your family, while you still qualify for programs that will pay for your otherwise very expensive care needs!

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Start the Medicaid clock

Moving assets into an Irrevocable Trust triggers the Medicaid "look-back" period, protecting your estate from being drained by long-term care costs.

Secure assets, preserve intent

Placing assets in an Irrevocable Trust shields them from creditors and estate taxes by removing them from your personal ownership.

Protect beyond a basic plan

Assets in an Irrevocable Trust typically avoid probate and are better insulated from lawsuits, divorces, or financial disputes.

A little about me

Clarity for you, a gift for your family.

As a husband, dad, and business owner, I understand the weight of securing your family's future. My goal is to make estate planning accessible and straightforward. I'll guide you in plain English, removing the intimidation from the process so you can step up for the people you love.

Bryan M. Etter
Licensed in CT & NY | Member of WealthCounsel

Drafting Legal Documents

A durable, strategic structure designed to defend your wealth and ensure it remains intact for the people you intend to support.

Protecting Your Assets

Moving select assets out of your personal name to shield them from future creditors, lawsuits, and expensive "spend-down" requirements.

Planning for Your Family

This proactive step ensures your life savings are preserved for your heirs rather than being consumed by nursing home costs or taxes.

Seamless Asset Transfer

The fruit of your work is managed by a trusted individual according to your exact instructions, bypassing the delays and public exposure of probate.

"Bryan immediately put my mother and I at ease during our initial consultation. He made a complicated process feel clear and manageable."

John V. Estate Planning Client

"Bryan did an amazing job educating us through every step while building our wills, trusts, and healthcare documents."

Patti M. Family Planning Client

"The guidance was practical, clear, and compassionate. We felt supported from our first call through final signing."

Lauren C. Long-Term Client

"The guidance was practical, clear, and compassionate. We felt supported from our first call through final signing."

Lauren C. Long-Term Client

"The guidance was practical, clear, and compassionate. We felt supported from our first call through final signing."

Lauren C. Long-Term Client

Connecticut Irrevocable Trust Lawyer

What is an Irrevocable Trust?

Benefits of Irrevocable Trust

Start the Medicaid clock

Secure assets, preserve intent

Protect beyond a basic plan

Do right by the people who matter most.

Clarity for you, a gift for your family.

Your Family Deserves a Secure Future

Protecting Your Assets

Why Estate Clients Work With Us

Milford Office

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