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About Steven

My mission is simple: I help you protect your family and preserve your assets. I focus on estate planning and business planning. I also help people deal with the probate process in Connecticut, if a loved one has passed away.   

 

I understand that you want to pass down your values, not just your assets, so I include tools to help you pass down your wisdom, life lessons, and experiences. lf you'd like, I can create a Lasting Legacy video as part of your estate plan.  You sit down with me , a digital video camera, and with your spouse if you are married, and I ask you thought provoking questions which lead to discussions about values, wisdom, influences and philosophy.  As a part of your estate plan I give you  a DVD with the video of that conversation.  You really  can’t put a price tag on a treasured conversation like this. 

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Practice areas

OtherWills and living willsProbateEstate planningTrusts
  1. Trusts: 25%

    I help you make sure that your hard earned assets are distributed to your loved ones upon the terms and conditions you set up. I include provisions in my trusts designed to protect the assets you leave behind from creditors of your beneficiaries (including a possible divorcing spouse), as well as from the beneficiaries own irresponsibility (including drug and alcohol addiction, gambling problems, debt problems).

    13 years, 250 cases

  2. Estate planning: 25%

    I help you protect your family and preserve your assets by preparing Wills Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Advance Directives, Living Wills and Trusts, to help insure your wishes are carried out. Most estate planning work is on a fixed fee basis, so you know the cost and the value going in to the process. I also help people legally protect their assets while they are alive from creditors and lawsuits.

    16 years, 250 cases

  3. Probate: 20%

    The last thing you need if you have lost a loved one is have to deal with a complicated probate process. I can help you through this sometimes difficult process so you can deal with other important things in your life.

    14 years, 100 cases

  4. Wills and living wills: 20%

    I help you protect your family and preserve your assets by preparing Wills Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Advance Directives, Living Wills and Trusts, to help insure your wishes are carried out. Most estate planning work is on a fixed fee basis, so you know the cost and the value going in to the process. I also help people legally protect their assets while they are alive from creditors and lawsuits.

    16 years, 250 cases

  1. Elder law: 10%

    I work with aging individuals and their families to help them navigate the complex subject of medicaid planning and eligibility, including asset protection and house transfers, medicaid applications, and spend-down.

    10 years, 75 cases

Languages spoken

English

Photos and videos

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Contact

Hassett & George, PC

628 Hebron Ave.
Suite 212
Glastonbury, CT, 06033

Hassett & George

945 Hopmeadow St
Simsbury, CT, 06033-6212

Home Office

37 Ware Ave
West Hartford, CT, 06119

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
CTActive198604/23/2021
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers103
Legal guides3
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
AV-Preeminent RatedMartindale-Hubbell®2020
AV-Preeminent RatedMartindale-Hubbell®2019
AV Preeminent RatedMartindale-Hubbell2018
AV Preeminent RatedMartindale-Hubbell2017
AV Preeminent RatedMartindale-Hubbell2016
AV Preeminent RatedMartindale-Hubbell2015
AV Preeminent RatedMartindale-Hubbell2014
AV Preeminent RatedMartindale-Hubbell2013
AV Preeminent RatedMartindale-Hubbell2012
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
PartnerHassett & George, PC2016 - Present
PrincipalLaw Offices of Steven M. Basche, LLC2008 - 2016
PartnerJacobs, Walker, Rice & Basche1991 - 2008
AssociateCohn & Birnbaum1989 - 1991
AssociateSchatz & Schatz, Ribicoff & Kotkin1986 - 1989
Summer AssociateShipman & Goodwin1985 - 1985
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Jewish Association for Community LivingMember Board of Directors2015 - Present
Estate and Business Planning Council of HartfordMember2012 - Present
Manchester Bar AssociationMember1991 - Present
Connecticut Bar AssociationMember1986 - Present
Hartford HealthCareCentral Region Board Member2015 - 2017
RushfordBoard of Directors2012 - 2015
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
LinkedinWhen a SLAT is not part of a bed from IKEA2018
LinkedinDoes your estate plan deal with your digital assets?2018
LinkedIn4 estate planning techniques for blended families2018
LinkedIN4 tools for addressing incapacity in your estate plan2016
LinkedInQTIP trusts may be the estate planning solution for second marriages2016
LinkedInA critical decision: Naming the guardian of your minor children2016
LinkedInAre your children prepared to handle your wealth?2016
EzineWhy You Need to Review Your Estate Plan After Your Divorce2012
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of Connecticut School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1986
University of ConnecticutBA - Bachelor of Arts1983
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Monthly MeetingTrusts and Estates Planning – How can owners keep what they have earned.2018
Parent PartnershipThe Importance of Special Needs Trusts2018
Planning Ahead: Are You Taking the Right Steps to Secure Your Retirement?Estate Planning for Solo Practitioners2014
Summer Leadership ConferenceFundamentals of Estate Planning2013
Summer Leadership ConferenceFundamentals of Estate Planning2012
Practice Management Tips for the New and Established Solo and SmallPractice Management2009
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Sibi Brancifort Construction v. JVR RidgeJudgment for the plaintiff

Reviews

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Highly Recommend

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Steve was expert, professional and very helpful... he knew what we didn't, and clearly knows his way around financial and estate planning issues.
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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White Glove Service for Complicated Estate Plan

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My wife and I worked with Steve Basche and his team on a complete set of estate documents after the birth of our first child. We had a variety of nuances and preferences that we wanted our estate documents to accommodate, and Steve and his team were responsive, thoughtful, and consultative. Steve and his team were willing to make phone calls and perform independent research to double and triple check some of the more complicated pieces of our estate plan, and were more than willing to turn several sets of markups to make sure our estate plans reflected our wishes. I could not ask for a more responsive attorney & team - I would highly recommend Steve, Melanie, and Hassett & George for a host of legal services. We value the relationship we've built with Steve & team, and look forward to continuing to work with him for all future legal needs.
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired attorney
Steven Basche's response: Thanks Andy, it was a pleasure working with you and look forward to helping with any other legal issues that come up in the future.

Recommendation for estate planning

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Attorney Basche helped me create a living trust, will, advanced directives, and final disposition Instructions giving me the peace of mind of my wealth succession. We sat down on several occasions for him to clearly understand my desires and legal implications. He is a good listener and created directives that are clear. I reviewed these with my financial planner who was impressed by his thoroughness. Steve created a binder and CD of the estate planning portfolio at a very reasonable price. He offered to be of assistance when the time comes when the trust will be executed. Jack Windsor, CT
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Hired attorney
Steven Basche's response: Thanks for the kind words Jack. I enjoyed working with you.

Wills and Family Trust

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Steve was great to work with. He had great suggestions for provision for our Trust. Explained all of our options and why we might want one provision over another. I wouldn't hesitate working with Steve in the future.

dmw will

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I contacted Steven after finding him on the internet. I was going on vacation and wanted to get a will done before I left as I had been putting it off for a long time. He was very prompt and had it done for me within a week. Contacted me promptly in all the dealings with my will. I would highly recommend him.

Sold my business and prepared Living Trust

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Steven guided me thru the many details of selling my business. He's very knowledgeable of what a seller needs from start to final closing. I was very satisfied and later had Steven prepare all the documents related to our Estate Planning. My wife and I found Steven very pleasant and easy to work with. We would highly recommend him to others.

Gave me confidence in my future

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Steve helped me sort through some very important life planning decisions when my husband passed away last year. In addition to handling my probate, Steve patiently explained options relative to setting up my will and the trust funds for my teenage children. My situation was complicated by an out of state property holding . Steve procured an attorney for me in that state, insuring that the probate and structure of the trust fund would meet state requirements. In all our meetings, he took time to understand what I wanted to accomplish, helping me to think through the various scenarious that could impact my children's future. I would recommend Steve as counsel to anyone who is in need of patient, thoughtful legal advice.

Satisfied Customer

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Steve Basche was of tremendous assistance to me and what I required. He listened to what I needed then followed through. His response time was very timely. I found him to be fair and respected his opinion. I would not hestitate to ask for his assistance again.

House Sale Representation

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I was referred to Steve by a neighbor who had a contact in the field who recommended him when I was looking for a Real Estate Lawyer to represent my Mother and I (as her POA) in the sale of her house. Steve was resourceful and helpful at every turn, and made the experience less harrowing than I ever anticipated.
Steven Basche's response: Susan, glad I could help.

Attorney Basche looks out for your interests

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Steve put together a will and trust for my wife and I. We were very satisfied with his work product, ethics and expediency . Steve spent a lot of time getting to know us and determining what was important to us so that he could provide the best products to meet our needs. We'd recommend Steve for these types of services.

Attorney endorsements

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Sarah Poriss

Steve is one of the most intelligent and sensitive attorneys I know. These are rare qualities but ones you want in your lawyer.

Eileen Moskey, Estate planning Attorney on Mar 24, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have known Steve for over 25 years. He is extremely knowledgeable and trustworthy. Steve is well-respected in the legal community and devoted to the needs of his clients. Any time I have a legal issue I am wrestling with, Steve is the first person I call. He always offers insightful, wise and practical advice. I wholeheartedly endorse him and highly recommend him.

Patricia DeLeo, Estate planning Attorney on Jan 18, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Steve is not only very knowledgeable in his field, he is also very personable. His ability to put people at ease is a true asset in the estate planning field.

Ryan McKeen, Estate planning Attorney on Nov 13, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Without hesitation, I refer all of my estate planning and trust work to Steve Basche. His reputation within the legal community is outstanding. He is a great lawyer and a very nice guy.

Joseph Glazer

I have had the opportunity to work closely with Steve on a complex case in Connecticut federal court. Steve's assistance as local counsel has been invaluable. His analysis has been insightful, thoughtful, and thorough. I highly recommend Steve both to firm's looking for superior local counsel and to clients looking for an exceptional attorney.

Donna Convicer, Estate planning Attorney on Mar 10, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse Attorney Basche as a most knowledgeable, dedicated, compassionate and understanding Estate Planning attorney. I have known Attorney Basche since we were in the same office building some years ago. I have referred friends and clients to Attorney Basche and they were all extremely pleased with his Estate Planning advice and professionalism. Attorney Basche is committed to his clients, the legal profession, and the larger community. He has a well-deserved excellent reputation for representing and protecting clients and their families to the fullest extent possible.

Bridget Gallagher, Litigation Attorney on Feb 7, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

Steve Basche is a skilled attorney who diligently represents his clients without losing sight of what is practical. He is professional and responsive and I have referred many clients to him over the years without hesitation.

Thomas Groth, Estate planning Attorney on Jan 15, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse Attorney Basche. He is a very personable and experienced lawyer who works diligently to make sure that his client's needs are met.

Neyah Bennett, Business Attorney on Aug 14, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse Steve without hesitation for business matters. Steve is highly competent, ethical, and understands how to use technology to help his clients. Steve is one of the few attorneys maximizing the use of technology to improve the quality and lower the cost of legal services. I highly recommend Steve.

Daniel Blinn, Real estate Attorney on Apr 27, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Steve Basche brings state of the art professionalism to small firm practice. Excellent lawyer!

Matthew Wiley, Estate planning Attorney on Apr 23, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I met Steve some time ago and was immediately impressed by his careful handling of his clients complex problems. Steve ensures his clients are always prepared for the next phase of life while being protected from unforeseen disasters. The foresight to advise clients on both the offensive and defensive side of estate planning is rare and he therefore has my endorsement.

Robert Alonzi, Estate planning Attorney on Jan 2, 2013
Relationship: Other

Mr. Basche's answers to questions demonstraites his passion and dedication to his practice of law which is a benefit to any client.

Richard Johnson

I endorse this lawyer. The information contained in Mr. Basche's responses is both informative and helpful.

Gregg Burton, Litigation Attorney on Nov 17, 2012
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

Steve is an effective counselor that is able to drill down on the critical issues involved in a matter in order to formulate creative practical solutions. He is a strong advocate for his clients' interests but keeps his focus on the issues and not the process or posturing.

Michael Albano, Estate planning Attorney on Mar 2, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I enthusiastically endorse and recommend Steve Basche as an attorney based on the competency of his work and the strength of his character. I have worked with Steve on a number legal matters and sought his legal advice on others. He is generious of spirit and loyal to his clients.

Lawrence Garfinkel, Estate planning Attorney on Feb 22, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have known Attorney Basche for several years now and have thought highly enough of him to refer clients to him on matters that I do not handle. Attorney Basche is very knowledgeable about the law and the practice of law. He is extremely professional, ethical and has a great demeanor with his clients and other attorneys. I highly recommend that individuals looking for an estate planning attorney or attorneys looking to refer a client to someone for estate planning advice consult with Attorney Basche first.

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