About

Balancing normal obligations whilst caring for a cherished one with a incapacity may be overwhelming. Lawyer Colleen Masse focuses on estate and unique desires making plans, guiding clients with compassion and knowledge.

Colleen E. Masse is a devoted lawyer primarily based in Berlin, Connecticut, who understands the challenges that include being concerned for a cherished one residing with a disability. She focuses on property and special desires making plans, offering steerage and support to individuals and families navigating the complexities of planning for the destiny.

As the Chair of the Special Needs Planning department and the Fiduciary Services branch, Colleen has the know-how to assist clients with a extensive range of making plans wishes. Whether you need assist growing a comprehensive property plan or exploring lengthy-term care making plans options to guard your assets, Colleen can offer treasured insights and recommendation.

One of Colleens regions of know-how is using Special Needs Trusts to beautify satisfactory of life and guard financial assets for long-time period care needs. She is properly-versed in public advantages and can assist clients navigate the eligibility procedure with out jeopardizing their get right of entry to to authorities benefits.

Prior to becoming a member of Czepiga Daly Pope & Perri, Colleen labored with PLAN of CT, in which she collaborated with households and their attorneys to decide the maximum appropriate believe type for his or her specific occasions. She also gained treasured experience at the Connecticut State Department of Education, advocating for college students inside the care of the Connecticut Department of Children and Families.

Outside of her felony practice, Colleen enjoys spending time exterior, hiking, and tenting. She is an avid reader and runner, having finished multiple marathons, inclusive of the celebrated Boston Marathon.

Legal Issues

Estate Planning

Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

Elder Law

Probate

Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests

• Special Needs Planning
• Medicaid & Public Benefits
• Disability Planning

Certificates

No Certifications

Languages

• English: Spoken, Written

Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience

• Partner
  Czepiga Daly Pope & Perri LLC
  2022
• Associate Lawyer
  Czepiga Daly Pope & Perri LLC
  2017
• Trust Coordinator
  PLAN of Connecticut
  2016
• Surrogate Parent
  CT State Department of Education: Special Educational Law and Advocacy
  2011
• Lawyer
  Law Office of Gerry McMahon, LLC
  2011
• Pro Bono Lawyer
  Lawyers for Children America
  2006

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