Matthew Aaron Wiley

Matthew Aaron Wiley

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 16 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Shelton, CT
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Probate, Trusts

1000 Bridgeport Ave. Suite 205, Shelton, CT

About Matthew

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Business 35%

17 years

35%
Estate Planning 35%

"Estate" is the legal term used to define your property and money; basically, everything that belongs to you. Estate planning attorneys tell you different strategies you can use to transfer your belongings after you die. By planning your estate, you can maximize its value by minimizing taxes and eliminating court costs and interference. Estate planning attorneys also help you control and protect your estate during your lifetime, by writing documents that allow you to transfer property and m

17 years

35%
Probate 20%

17 years

20%
Trusts 10%

17 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 11 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2014

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 16 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2010

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Connecticut for 16 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Wiley Law, LLC

1000 Bridgeport Ave. Suite 205, Shelton, CT, 06484

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Matthew Aaron Wiley's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

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Posted by DAVID | January 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Matt Wiley, EXCELLENT - Estate Planner, Trusts, and Wills. Our Family worked with and hired Matt several years ago and recently

Matt Wiley is an outstanding Attorney and person. Matt's expertise and experience in Estate Planning, Trusts, and Wills is tremendous. My wife and I are both CPAs, but we wanted to go to an Attorney that specializes in this area. I met Matt when he was a guest speaker at a class I had attended on E...states, Trusts, and Wills. I was impressed with Matt's experience and knowledge at this lecture and decided to meet with him about our family's Estate Planning. Several years ago my wife and I contacted Matt to meet with him to discuss our Estate Planning needs. Matt spent significant time (2 separate meetings) with the both of us learning about our family and our Estate Planning needs. Based on these two meetings, Matt prepared a very comprehensive Estate Plan. The plan covered not only my wife and I, but for our son who has some special needs. We wanted to make sure we had the proper support both financially and from a general welfare caring standpoint for him. Matt customized the plan for us (2 Separate Meetings with Matt to review the proposed plan) and he took his time walking us through the plan BEFORE it was finalized and to make sure it accomplished what we intended and met our needs. We are very happy with our Estate Plan and how it provides for our son. What we also like about Matt is that after you received the Estate Plan he doesn't just walk away and forget you. Matt contacts us periodically to see if we need to make any changes to our plan and/or update the plan for any recent changes in the laws. Matt will inform us of any important law changes and how it may impact us and our plan. It is important to stay current and Matt is very knowledgeable in the laws in this area and the ongoing changes to the laws. We have grown to see Matt as not only our Estate Attorney, but as our friend and legal counselor on other legal matters. We have reached out to Matt for his advice and referrals to other law firms to deal with legal matters outside of Estates, Trusts and Wills. Matt is very honest and will refer you to another law firm if he believes your legal needs are outside of his area of expertise. We TRUST Matt and have all the confidence in the world in him. We never hesitate to call Matt on any legal matter to get his HONEST and PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. I have never met an Attorney as courteous, honest, knowledgeable, and professional as Matt Wiley. I recommend Matt to all of my friends. If you are not sure what direction you are going in or want to be educated in "LAYMEN" terms about Estates, Trusts and Wills, I highly recommend you contact Matt. Matt will PERSONALLY meet with you and talk to you in an easy friendly manner and will answer ALL your questions and address your concerns.

Posted by anonymous | May 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

CT Financial Adviser

Matt and his team are extremely well versed, competent and thorough in all aspects of estate and elder law. I would not hesitate to refer him to any of my clients.

Posted by Charles | December 15, 2014 | Family

In Great Hands with Matt Wiley

During the past three years Matt Wiley has ably helped my partner and me with several family legal matters so effectively that I can't imagine how things could have been handled better. We are still working with Matt of estate matters and he has become a valued advisor and counsel to us. One parti...cular legal matter was negotiated so effectively by Matt that we did not have to actually go to court for a resolution.

Posted by anonymous | September 29, 2014 | Estate Planning

Attorney Wiley advises with the highest quality of expertise and care

I've had the privilege of observing Attorney Wiley's expertise greatly benefit my family at a tough time. As a fellow attorney, I can attest to the fact that he is extremely knowledgeable, and has a rare charisma in the way that he communicates with those around him (not the least of which- clients!...). Estate planning can be a sensitive subject, and the way that he handles each situation with great care and attention truly separates Attorney Wiley from the rest of the pack. I'd recommend his services to anyone who is looking to properly ensure that their family is well taken care of!

Posted by Ryan, CFP | December 03, 2012 | Estate Planning

Estate Planning Expert

Matthew is an extremely qualified, professional, and detail oriented Attorney specializing in estate planning. Being a Certified Financial Planning Practioner I'm very careful about other specialists I refer my clients to. I need to be certain they are qualified to properly perform the work I refer... to them. Matthew has helped many of my clients to update and put together their estate plans. I feel 100% confident referring other clients to him. He has even recently helped me update my estate plan.

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Matthew Aaron Wiley's Lawyer Endorsements

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Allison Depaola

Estate planning lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matthew holds a strong reputation in the legal community as an excellent estate planning and business attorney. Matt genuinely cares about finding creative solutions to make his clients happy and fulfill their goals. I highly recommend Matt for estate planning, business, and probate matters."

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Todd Kurland

Business lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Wiley is an exceptional estate planning and business transactions attorney. His skills are most apparent where two fields converge. As a business attorney, many of my clients' primary sources of liquidity for retirement, and potential estates are their respective businesses. The complexity of aligning one's business affairs with their estate planning goals cannot be overstated. Mr. Wiley's rare ability to see all sides of the issues concerned in this area is of substantial value to a business owner, whether just recently incorporating, or looking towards a future sale. I would not hesitate to recommend Mr. Wiley to a client in need of business and estate planning services."

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Stephen Napier

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am pleased to endorse and recommend Matt, whom I have known for many years in both a personal and professional capacity. Matt is a diligent and knowledgeable estate planner who focuses on building relationships with his clients while staying on the cutting edge of estate planning techniques."

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John Massih

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is an excellent attorney whom I have known for several years now. I would not hesitate to work with him on any estate planning or business matter."

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Rachel Colon

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matthew is an energetic leader among his peers and a true professional in every aspect. He brings hard work, experience, knowledge, and compassion to his practice. Matt excels at educating his clients and enabling them to pick the right tool from the estate planning toolbox to achieve their desired result. Not only is he an attorney I would consult with professionally, I would confidently refer anyone to his office."

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William Smyth

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Matt for several years. We have attended several estate planning conferences and continuing education programs together. Matt is continually searching for better ways to assist his clients in reaching their estate planning goals. Matt is very creative and works with each of his clients to create custom designed estate planning that takes into account family needs, tax considerations and administrative costs. I recommend Matt without reservation."

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George Constant

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It is my pleasure to endorse Matt Wiley. What distinguishes Matt from many of his peers is his commitment to developing long-term relationships with his clients and providing them with innovative solutions. I would be very confident in referring New Haven based clients to him."

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Joseph Rossetti

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Matthew both personally and professionally for many years. He is a very detail oriented attorney who is focussed on doing only what is best for his clients. His dilligence and compassion are evident in his relationships with those he represents. Therefore I endorse this attorney."

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Ryan Bauder

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Steven Basche

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Matt for several years now and have found him to be both knowledgeable and creative in the estate planning field. The depth of his experience, combined with his passion for helping clients understand their options, make Matt a truly exceptional estate planning attorney. I heartily endorse Matthew A. Wiley."

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Emily Lucibello

Probate lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Over the past 7+ years, Matthew Wiley has gone from being a respected colleague to a close friend. The professional and personal relationships have developed as such because of our aligned thinking and representation. He is dedicated to providing clients with top representation and true advocacy, and he always upholds the trust, loyalty, and respect inherently necessary for any type of relationship, whether that be as colleagues, friends, or in the attorney-client capacity. For that reason, it is without hesitation that I refer family, friends, and clients alike to him. I am proud to consider Attorney Wiley a trusted colleague, and honored to consider him a friend."

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Tom Groth

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matthew is a straight shooter, an Attorney with integrity. He does Estate Planning the right way."

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Melissa Lanouette

Elder law lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Friend

"Attorney Wiley is a consummate professional who works closely with clients to ensure they are completely satisfied with their estate planning or elder law needs."

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Andrew Edelberg

Family lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Henry Weatherby

Estate planning lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Matt for about 3 years and have seen him work in a number of capacities. I have been impressed with his diligent pursuit of the right answer and the best way to make a plan work; all very valuable traits to have in an attorney who is advising you. I would recommend him as an excellent choice."

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Charles Rick

Estate planning lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Friend

"Mr. Wiley is an outstanding lawyer. He is both a close friend and outstanding colleague. I was first introduced to Mr. Wiley ten years ago at Drexel University where we completed our undergraduate studies. I know him as one of the most detail-oriented, disciplined, punctual people I've ever encountered. His ability to work efficiently under stressful conditions and nerve-wrecking deadlines speaks volumes about his/her hard work, determination and his composed demeanor. In general Matt is a compassionate and hardworking human being with perseverance and ambition. As an peer in the legal world, I have watched him develop into a stand-out super star attorney. He offers sound legal advice but has a real life, practical background to help him offer advice. He always puts the interests of his clients over his own personal gains. He is an attorney I reccomend time and time again."

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Frank Ganz

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is a great attorney. He brings a great amount of creativity to estate planning along with knowledge, experience and efficiency. I would certainly recommend his services to anyone in need of legal strategy or documentation for wealth and estate planning."

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Amanda Gilbert-Largent

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Eugene Glouzgal

Real estate lawyer

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Allison Depaola

Estate planning lawyer

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Jerome DiMenna III

Estate planning lawyer

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Chelsea Vetre

Estate planning lawyer

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Max Rosenberg

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Todd Kurland

Business lawyer

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Nicole Barillaro

Estate planning lawyer

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Bryan Etter

Estate planning lawyer

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Stephen Napier

Estate planning lawyer

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John Massih

Estate planning lawyer

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William Smyth

Estate planning lawyer

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Rachel Colon

Estate planning lawyer

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George Constant

Estate planning lawyer

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Joseph Rossetti

Litigation lawyer

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Melissa Lanouette

General practice lawyer

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Ryan Bauder

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Steven Basche

Estate planning lawyer

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Kathleen Cassidy

Estate planning lawyer

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Tom Groth

Tax lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Rising Stars Connecticut 2019, Super Lawyers

2019

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Rising Stars Connecticut 2018, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Stars Connecticut 2017, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Stars Connecticut 2016, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Stars Connecticut 2015, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Stars Connecticut 2014, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Principal, Wiley Law, LLC

2016 - 2022

Managing Partner, Wiley Etter, LLC

2013 - 2014

Managing Partner, Wiley Ganz, LLP

2009 - 2012

Associate Attorney, Estate Planning Law Center, LLC

2008 - 2008

Law Clerk, Withers Bergman LLP

2007 - 2007

Marketing Intern, Withers Bergman LLP

2005 - 2007

Associate Financial Representative, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network

Associations

2014 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

2013 - Present

WealthCounsel

Chairman - Connecticut Forum

2010 - Present

WealthCounsel

Head of Connecticut Forum Document Creation Commitee

2009 - Present

Connecticut Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

New Haven County Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

WealthCounsel

Member

2009 - Present

New Haven Bar Association Young Lawyers Section

Member

2014 - 2016

New Haven County Bar Association, New Haven Young Lawyers Committee

Secretary

2013 - 2013

WealthCounsel

Vice-Chair Connecticut Forum

2009 - 2012

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Estate of G

Successively transferred assets to children

Credit Shelter Trust

Lower Taxes

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Education

2009

Quinnipiac University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

Drexel University

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

Speaking Engagements

2017

Guardian Angel Trusts Guardian Angel Trusts

2016

Clinging to Gold Retaining Key Employees

Retaining Key Employees

2015

Retirement Planning Today

Retirement Planning Today

2015

PHCC CT Meeting

Insurance and Basic Estate Planning

2015

IEC: Protecting your Family Today! Estate and Business Planning

2015

Estate Planning Today

Estate Planning Today

2014

Middlesex County Adult Education Retirement Planning Today w/ Ryan Morrissey

2013

Second Saturday Estate Planning & Divorce

2013

Retirement Planning Today

Retirement Planning Today

2013

Private Insurer District Meeting

Spousal Access Insurance Trusts

2013

Private Insurer District Meeting

Intro to Buy Sell Agreements

2013

Met-life Advisor Education

Planning for Divorce

2013

Making the Right Moves for the Future Making the Right Moves for the Future

2013

Estate Planning Today

Estate Planning Today

2013

CHCC November Dinner and Seminar Meeting Personal & Business Estate Planning

2013

2013

Advisor Eduation

Intro to Estate Planning

2013

2014 Federated Regional Kickoff Meeting

On Target - Estate Planners and Insurance Professionals Working Together

2012

Retirement Planning Today

Retirement Planning

2012

Retirement Planning Today

Retirement Planning

2012

RBC Advisor Education

Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts

2012

Intro to Buy Sell Agreements for Financial Advisors

Intro to Buy Sell Agreements

2012

Estate Planning Today

Estate Planning

2012

Estate Planning Today

Estate Planning

2012

"Supreme Court on Circuit at Wilbur Cross High School" Educating High School Students about the CT Supreme Court

2011

Special Needs Planning For a Spouse With Dementia at the Atrium at Rocky Hill

Special Needs Planning For a Spouse With Dementia

2011

Private Seminar

Special Needs Planning for Advisors

2011

Northstar Wealth Partners Advisor Education

Estate Tax Changes

2011

Metlife Advisor Education

To ILIT or Not to ILIT: That is the Question

2011

2011 World Scholar Athlete Games

Pre-College Finance

Publications

2011

Generations The Increasing Need For Special Needs Planning

Languages

English

Activity

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