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Estate Planning & Wealth Protection

Comprehensive Estate Planning & Wealth Protection for Your Family’s Future

Our estate planning services are designed to protect your assets and provide peace of mind to both you and your family. Our team has more than 40 years of experience serving the estate planning needs of individuals and families in Eastern Connecticut. We combine deep legal expertise with a personalized approach, ensuring your estate plan reflects your unique wishes and safeguards your legacy for generations to come.

How we help:

Our comprehensive estate planning services include:

  • Will Creation & Updates — We draft, revise, and when necessary, revoke wills that clearly express your wishes and minimize potential disputes
  • Trust Establishment — Our attorneys create customized living and testamentary trusts that protect assets and provide for your beneficiaries according to your specific instructions
  • Tax Planning — We evaluate potential tax implications of your estate and implement strategies to minimize tax burdens on your heirs
  • Healthcare Directives — We prepare living wills and healthcare proxies that ensure your medical wishes are respected if you become unable to communicate
  • Powers of Attorney — Our team helps you designate trusted representatives to manage your financial and legal affairs when needed
  • Business Succession Planning — We develop strategies to protect your business assets and provide for smooth transitions to designated successors
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The Prue Law Advantage

At The Prue Law Group, we understand that effective estate planning goes beyond legal documents — it provides security and peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Our approach focuses on building lasting relationships with clients, helping you navigate life’s changes with regular reviews and updates to your estate plan. We take the time to understand your unique family dynamics and financial situation, crafting solutions that truly reflect your wishes.

Our Exclusive Concierge Service

Our Concierge Service represents our highest level of personalized attention. Our knowledgeable staff provides one-on-one support to help manage finances, pay bills, run errands, and assist with daily life activities. This premium service is designed for clients seeking comprehensive support beyond traditional legal services.

Meet Our Estate Planning Attorneys & Paralegals

Our attorneys, paralegals and support staff work as a team on your behalf.

Attorney Patrick M. Prue

Attorney Evelina Ruszkowski

Attorney Evelina M. Ruszkowski

Paralegal Donna Costa

Donna A. Costa, Paralegal

Paralegal Jessica Clark

Jessica G. Clark, Paralegal

Take the First Step –
Schedule an Estate Planning Consultation

Creating or updating your estate plan is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family’s future. Meet with our expert estate planning team at any of our convenient offices in Willimantic, Brooklyn, or Coventry – or virtually, if you prefer.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Estate Planning

We recommend reviewing your estate plan after major life events such as marriage, divorce, birth of children or grandchildren, significant changes in financial circumstances, moving to a new state, or changes in tax laws. Even without these events, a general review every 3-5 years ensures your plan remains aligned with your wishes and current laws. Our team provides guidance on when updates may be necessary.

A will takes effect after death and goes through probate court, becoming a public record. It directs the distribution of assets and names guardians for minor children. Trusts, however, can take effect during your lifetime, avoid probate, remain private, and provide more control over how and when assets are distributed. Many comprehensive estate plans utilize both tools for maximum protection and flexibility.

Yes. Estate planning goes beyond asset distribution—it includes healthcare directives, powers of attorney, and guardianship designations for minor children. These documents ensure your wishes are honored regarding medical care and financial decisions if you become incapacitated, and they protect your loved ones regardless of estate size. Our team tailors plans to your specific circumstances and needs.

Hear from Our Clients

Their success is our success.

George Delude
"Prue Law Group has handled several real estate transactions for us, as well as some business matters and a conservatorship, and they've always done a great job. The whole team is very helpful, always providing expert advice. They're there when I need them. I can depend on them and that's very important to me." – George Delude
"Their exceptional communication and accessibility made me feel like their only client during a difficult time." – Sue Sharpley
"The Prue Law Group helped me during a difficult time in my life. They responded quickly to all my phone calls/emails even during the height of COVID. They were always kind and understanding, taking the time to explain everything I needed to know or do next." – Nicole Griggi
"I wanted to write to express my sincere appreciation for all that you did to help my parents. They always spoke highly of you and had complete confidence in your advice. You were also generous in helping us sort through what our next steps should be as the four siblings began to make plans for the sale of the property." – Ann Sullivan
"Pat and his staff are friendly and down-to-earth. They turn lawyer talk into plain English. They work quickly and professionally." – Scott W.
"Thanks Pat for another smooth closing. I can always count on everyone at the Prue Law Group! You all do a great job." – Kerry Grimshaw
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