Henry C. Weatherby
About Henry
Biography
Hank is the founding principal of the law firm of Weatherby & Associates, PC. He has a BS in Human Resource Management from the State University of New York, Albany and a JD degree from the University of Connecticut School of Law.
Hank also holds the CLU (Chartered Life Underwriter), and ChFC (Chartered Financial Consultant) designations and is a CEBS (Certified Employee Benefits Specialist), a designation granted by the International Association of Employee Benefit Specialists and the Wharton School. This professional education allows him to have a unique view of each client's situation from perspectives that very few other attorneys have,
Hank is the contributing editor of A Legal Guide for Connecticut Entrepreneurs, published by the Connecticut Small Business Administration, and coauthored Don't Go Broke the Nursing Home as well as several other books on estate planning, elder law, and business planning. He has also authored and co-authored articles on estate planning, pension administration issues, the Secure Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Hank is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, WealthCounsel. He is the past president of the Society of
He is a founder and past President of the Connecticut Chapter of the National Institute of Pension Administrators and a former President of the Hartford Chapter of the Society of Financial Service Professionals. Hank is a member of the Connecticut and Idaho Bar Associations and the Hartford County Bar Association.
He is a member of the Elder Law, Estate Planning, and Taxation sections of the Connecticut Bar Association. Hank has developed and regularly conducts continuing education programs on estate planning, elder law, asset protection, business and exit planning.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 25 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Licensed in Connecticut for 32 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Licensed in Idaho for 31 years
State: Idaho
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 32 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Weatherby & Associates, PC
693 Bloomfield Ave., Suite 200, Bloomfield, CT, 06002
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Henry C. Weatherby's Reviews
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Posted by Joe | June 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Provided a Simple Solution to a Complext Problem
I was referred to Attorney Weatherby by a friend. I have no family but I wanted to leave a separate parcel of land with a garage to a neighbor and my home across the street to a friend. I was procrastinating and dreading the process. Attorney Weatherby was able to provide a draft of the plan as w...
Posted by Frances | October 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Not a One-Size-Fits All Attorney
I worked with Hank Weatherby after a general practice attorney I hired had made substantial errors when advising me on a family member's Medicaid spenddown. The nursing home had threatened to take my home away at one point! Hank took over, unraveled the extremely tangled knot, and provided me with a...
Posted by Rona | January 4, 2011
Estate Planning made Painless - Excellent Ongoing SUpport
My husband and I engaged Hank Weatherby's services last year to help us plan for our children and grandchildren. As this is my second marriage and the third for my husband, with children from each marriage, we had thought this would be a very stressful process. Hank immediately put us at ease. He ...
Henry C. Weatherby's Lawyer Endorsements
"I discussed a trust issue with him and he was very knowledgeable, insightful and helpful on how best to resolve an unusual issue. I would use him personally if it had come to that point and would refer client's having probate or trust issues."
"Henry Weatherby is a first-rate attorney. Not too many people share his ability to explain complex estate planning techniques with such ease. He understands the needs of families and has the knowledge and experience to help them protect, preserve and transfer wealth. His dedication and enthusiasm for the subject matter are readily apparent. He has a way of explaining complex and interrelated topics so that they make sense. He is a lawyer’s lawyer, with a tremendous grasp of how to use trusts and business entities to accomplish a number of goals efficiently and privately. Anyone would be lucky to have an attorney of his caliber."
"I fully endorse this lawyer. I have known Hank for many years and respect his knowledge and judgement. He is the first lawyer i tun to when i have a legal matter needing attention in CT."
"I have worked with Hank at the national level dealing with advanced estate planning methods, techniques and trends. I am truly impressed with the wealth of his knowledge and always look forward to the opportunity to collaborate with him. Hank is a thought leader at the national level and has worked to help lawyers across the country to learn about his enlightened approach to client issues."
"I have known Hank for more than 20 years. I have worked with him on client matters and participated in dozens of continuing education programs where he was a participant and thought leader. Hank takes his work and his client relationships seriously."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"Henry is an experienced and knowledgeable attorney. We have worked together in the past for several mutual clients who were very satisfied with the results. I highly recommend Henry."
"I first met Hank about 3 years ago and since that time it has become exceedingly clear to me that Hank has the rare ability to take a complex problem, simplify it, and drive home results for his clients- consistently. Simply put Hank is one of the leading minds in estate planning industry and I consider him a valued mentor."
"I belong to several national associations made up of estate planning and elder law attorneys. Hank Weatherby has a terrific reputation among the members of these organizations. When I have a client who has a family member in need of estate planning or elder law services in Connecticut, he will take the time to understand their concerns. He also has the expertise to help them plan to protect what is most important to them as he is committed to continuing improvement in estate planning and elder law."
"Hank is an excellent attorney who is very knowledgeable in this practice area. He works diligently and thinks creatively. He is an excellent choice as an attorney for business and estate planning. He knows a lot about employee benefits and investments and how they affect your estate plan. We serve together on the Connecticut Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys."
"I endorse this lawyer. I know Hank to be a careful and skillful lawyer who cares about his clients and works hard to help them achieve their objectives. I would not hesitate to recommend him to clients, colleagues and friends. Frank L. Bridges"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer's pioneering work in expanding estate planning to life care planning."
"I endorse this lawyer. Hank spends the time necessary to fully understand the goals of his clients and then works diligently to help them realize those goals. Highly recommend."
"Hank's primary focus is on the needs of his clients and what works best for them in their individual circumstances. He is very practical and works to educate his clients without being condescending. At the same time, he keeps himself up to date on the many changes in the financial and tax structures so that he can best assist his clients, both individual and business. I endorse his work."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Hank for 15 years or more. We have worked on a variety of matters together and do to one conflict or another I have occasionally referred matters to Hank. Hank is creative in his solutions; thorough and careful in his analysis; ethical in all manner and respects; and dedicated to his client's success. Hank is able to explain complex legal and financial concepts in clear and effective language that allows clients to make informed decisions. Hank has earned the respect he is afforded in our community."
"I wholeheartedly endorse Hank's work. Hank is a trusted colleague with whom I have forged a collaborative relationship to better serve our mutual clients on advanced estate and business planning matters. He possesses a rare blend of exceptional technical abilty and superior client service skills. I am proud to be associated with Hank."
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Experience
Honors
2021
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2020
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1998 - Present
President, Weatherby & Associates, PC
1900 - Present
Member, Weatherby & Associates, PC
1998 - 2008
Visiting Lecturer, University of Connecticut School of Law
1993 - 1998
Partner, McClure & Weatherby, LLC
Associations
2002 - Present
Connecticut Bar Association, Elder Law Section
2001 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
1997 - Present
Wealth CouncilFounding Member
1994 - Present
Connecticut Bar Association, Trusts and Estates Section
2012 - 2019
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Connecticut chapter)Officer
2010 - 2012
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Connecticut chapter)Director
Education
1993
JD
1990
BS - Bachelor of Science
N/A
CLU, ChFC
N/A
CEBS
Speaking Engagements
2013
Law Firm Succession Planning
2013
Don't Go Broke in a Nursing Home
2013
Don't Go Broke in a Nursing Home
2013
The Advisors Role in Exit Planning
2013
How to Get a Double Set Up in Basis
2010
Aid & Attendance Benefits(What Social Workers Need to Know)
2010
Valuation & Other Issues
2010
Charitable Lead Trusts and Their Use In Exit Planning
2009
Medicare and Medicaid an Overview
2007
Understanding and Drafting Business Succession Documents
Publications
2015
2015
2013
2011
2010
2010
2009
2009
2008
1994
Languages
English
Activity
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Taxes, How Do They Affect My Business When I Sell It or Die?
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