Estate Planning and Elder Law in East Texas

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  • Probate Law

    As a retired Probate Judge, Attorney Joseph Secola provides the knowledgeable support you need when you are the executor of a will or administrator of an estate. For help with your case, we welcome you to speak with us.

     

    When you have been named executor in the Will of a loved one's estate, the process can be challenging to handle on your own. When you recently lost someone, it can be hard to deal with legal matters while you process the events emotionally. As a former probate judge, attorney Secola has the compassion to guide you through the process of making an inventory, filing the proper forms and reports, as well as distributing assets and property.

     

    Attorney Secola also helps families when a will is not present. If your loved did one not make estate plans or draw up a will, your property, and asset division will be divided by the probate courts. Attorney Secola will guide you thru the entire probate process. 


  • Estate Planning and Elder Law

    Attorney Joseph Secola can help you make long-term plans for the future. While it can often be daunting to think about these legal plans, they are important decisions to make. Attorney Secola provides compassionate legal advice that helps you make the most informed decisions about your assets, property, and personal wealth.

     

    It cannot be easy to decide the best time to start thinking about these plans. Attorney Secola suggests that couples and new families consider drawing up a will as soon as possible. It will protect your spouse or child should anything happen to you, regardless of how many assets and property you currently own. If you have accrued substantial personal wealth, it is essential to create plans to manage it. Attorney Secola can help you with a will, trust, and more. He can also handle estate administration.

    The other important reason to consider planning is for disability or end-of-life care. By creating a plan, you can ensure long-term care provisions and cover end-of-life arrangement expenses. You can also express your wishes should you ever be unable to make future decisions on your own. If necessary, we can also work with you with your family in dealing with the probate court.

     

    Attorney Joseph Secola is a well-established and trusted resource for legal advice and guidance in the community. Let him help you make these important decisions for yourself. Call today for your free initial consultation. Attorney Secola promises personalized attention to every client and flat rate fees with no hidden costs. We have flexible appointments available and weekend appointments by request.


    The other important reason to consider planning is for disability or end-of-life care. By creating a plan, you can ensure long-term care provisions and cover end-of-life arrangement expenses. You can also express your wishes should you ever be unable to make future decisions on your own. If necessary, we can also work with you with your family in dealing with the probate court.

     

    Attorney Joseph Secola is a well-established and trusted resource for legal advice and guidance in the community. Let him help you make these important decisions for yourself. Call today for your free initial consultation. Attorney Secola promises personalized attention to every client and flat rate fees with no hidden costs. We have flexible appointments available and weekend appointments by request.


  • Will and Trust Law

    Get the assistance you need to make wise decisions concerning your estate by speaking with Attorney Joseph Secola, a retired Connecticut Probate Judge. He is dedicated to helping you through every step of your estate planning and is prepared to assist you with such legal services as:

     

    * Drafting a will

     

    * Creating a living trust

     

    * Creating business, education, retirement, or other trusts

     

    * Drawing up healthcare agents and general powers of attorney

     

    The decisions you make regarding your estate determine how your property will be divided and what estate taxes will need to be paid after your passing. Be sure that your wishes are carried out by consulting with Attorney Joseph Secola today.

  • Personal Injury and Medical Malpractive

    Attorney Secola has been a trial lawyer for 35 years. He has extensive experience in state and federal courts. He has conducted court trials, jury trials, and numerous appeals. You want Attorney Secola on your side.

     

    Significant Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Verdicts and Settlements are: 


    * Won 2007 Jury Verdict in MVA case     Groccia v. Lederer - Verdict of $580,000 ($80,000 economic and $500,000 non-economic) for a middle-aged woman- New Haven Jury verdict featured on May 21, 2007, Connecticut Law Tribune, in Verdicts and Settlements section.

    * Won 2005 Jury Verdicts in MVA case  Bolanos v. Curry – Danbury Verdict of $ 255,000 ($5,000 economic and $250,000 non-economic) for college-age daughter and Verdict of $79,000 ($4,000 economic and $75,000 non-economic) for middle-aged mother.

    * Won 1999 Jury Verdict in MVA case         Riley vs. Nordic Products, Inc. – Meriden Verdict of $168,000 ($35,000 economic and $133,000 non-economic damages) for a middle-aged man.

    Settled cases of note

    * a medmal case of a young girl settled for $690,000 in 2001.

    * a wrongful death medmal case of a teenage male settled for 1.5 million in 2004.

    * in an N.Y. state case as chief counsel, a 30-year-old male in a truck-car accident with permanent injuries settled for 1.2 million in 2002.

CONTACT US

Connecticut Office:
Secola Law Offices, LLC 
113 Mill Plain Road  #1002
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 417-4186

Attorney Joseph Paul Secola

Secola Law Offices, PLLC

P.O. Box 1227

Canton, TX 75103-7227

Phone: (903) 340-5055

New York Office:

Secola Law Offices, LLC 
75 South Broadway
Suite 400
White Plains, NY 10601
(914) 595-6703

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