Stephen F Sutton

Stephen F Sutton

5.0
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 28 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Vernon, CT
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Elder Law ... +2 more

45 Hartford Turnpike, P.O. Box K, Vernon, CT

About Stephen

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 40%

Simple and complex estate planning including Wills, Trusts, Family Limited Liability Companies and estate taxation.

29 years

40%
Probate 25%

All aspects of probate administration for decedent's estates and conservatorships.

29 years

25%
Elder Law 20%

Assisting clients with the transition of wealth as well as qualification for governmental benefits to pay for long term care.

21 years

20%
Business 10%

Small business formation, contracts, and buy-sell agreement.

29 years

10%
Tax 5%

Represent Taxpayers in disputes among the IRS and CTDRS.

29 years

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 28 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Kahan, Kerensky & Capossela, LLP

45 Hartford Turnpike, P.O. Box K, Vernon, CT, 06066-2181

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Stephen F Sutton's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Peggy | August 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Legal Advice and More!

We recently went to Kahan Kerensky Caposela, LLP for advice on our legal options should one of us become incapacitated. Attorney Sutton gave us excellent information and when he inquired as to the status of our will, we all realized that it's 25 years old and needed to be updated. So Attorney Sutton ...and team updated the will (complete with additional paperwork). It was all very efficient. And every interaction we had with anyone in the office was pleasant and professional. We felt like we were in really good hands. We asked a lot of questions and Attorney Sutton was patient, friendly and helpful. We left feeling pretty confident about the future. We highly recommend KKC - and Attorney Sutton - for any legal needs you have.

Posted by Gary | April 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Happy clients!

Steve Sutton was simply wonderful. He took the time to truly understand our situation - listening, asking, and listening some more – and immediately gained our trust as he counseled us through our estate planning. He made us feel comfortable as we worked through the process, explaining each point t...o ensure our complete understanding as we made decisions about our plan. In addition to meeting with us, Steve spent time with our adult children working to explain the power of attorney, advanced health directives and medical authorization forms. He put us at ease to ask questions, obtain clarification, and feel comfortable with the process and the outcome. He was professional with a personal touch and made the entire process actually enjoyable. I would highly recommend working with Stephen Sutton at Kahan, Kerensky, and Capasella. Gratefully, Gary and Susie Lotreck

Posted by Carol and Henry | October 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A First Rate estate planning attorney!

We highly recommend Attorney Stephen Sutton. He is friendly, easy to talk to but most of all an attorney with experience in elder law. He also is a CPA and can help with estate planning and understanding probate. He up to date with the latest Connecticut laws on powers of attorney and advanced health... care directives. He answered all of our questions and gave us explanations on legal matters and the consequences of each option to help in our decision making.

Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2015

I would highly recommend Steve and Kahan Kerensky & Capossela if you are looking for someone you can trust!

Steve is extremely bright, knowledgable and trustworthy. He helped me first after my dad passed, then again after my mom passed away, by handling their complicated estates. Knowing I was in good hands and having someone behind me every step of the way, made all the difference. I would highly reco...mmend Steve (and I have), to friends and clients looking for an attorney they can trust.

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Stephen F Sutton's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gerald Sack

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Steve is an outstanding estate planning/elderlaw and probate attorney with superlative people skills, and impeccable credentials (CPA and attorney). We have worked together, with great success, on several matters and our mutual clients have been extremely satisfied each time. He is an outstanding practitioner and comes heartily endorsed."

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Christopher Bowen

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Steve is a top-notch, impressively credentialed attorney who counsels clients on both routine and convoluted Estate Planning matters."

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Matthew Willis

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"Attorney Sutton is a very experienced, capable and compassionate attorney. He is well known and regarded in the legal community and I highly recommend his services."

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Kevin McCann

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Steve for two years. He is not just knowledgeable about the law, he is practical in its application, and he cares about results for his clients."

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Partner, Kahan, Kerensky & Capossela, LLP

1995 - 1996

Law Clerk, Gussack, Silver, Jacobson & Sklar

Associations

2008 - Present

Estate and Business Planning Council of Hartford

Member

2005 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

2003 - Present

Tolland County Chamber of Commerce

Director and Past President

2000 - Present

Greater Hartford Probate Forum

Member

1997 - Present

American Bar Association, Taxation Section

Member

1997 - Present

American Bar Association, Business Law Section

Member

1997 - Present

Connecticut Bar Association, Tax Section

Member

1997 - Present

Connecticut Bar Association, Business Law Section

Member

1997 - Present

Connecticut Bar Association, Estates & Probate Section

Member

1997 - Present

Tolland County Bar Association

Member

1997 - Present

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Taxation Section

Member

1997 - Present

Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants

Member

2003 - 2008

Visiting Nurse and Health Care Services of Connecticut, Inc.

Chairman, past

Education

2011

Western New England College School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

1997

Western New England College School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

Binghamton University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

UCCT

Basic Estate Planning and Elder Law

2014

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Estate Planning in Divorce

2014

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Estate Planning in Divorce

2014

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Estate Planning and Elder Law

2013

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Estate Planning in Divorce

2013

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Basic Estate Planning

Publications

2011

VNHSC Pathways Longevity

Languages

English

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