Practice Areas

  1. Home
  2. Practice Areas

Experience, Expertise, Dedication

Every Practice Area

Representation and counsel across estate planning, probate, complex litigation, criminal defense, citizenship and more. Select a topic to learn how we can help.

Probate

Following the loss of a loved one, the practical and legal considerations can quickly become overwhelming...

Learn More

Estate Planning

While life can and does change as we age, estate planning is just as critical for younger individuals and families...

Learn More

Real Estate

The purchase or sale of real estate, particularly either to or from an estate requires a careful approach...

Learn More

Citizenship Law

Reverse immigration or changing citizenship is a complex legal process, requiring sophisticated legal assistance...

Learn More

Abuse Under Power of Attorney

Serving Clients in Fairfield and New Haven Counties If you have concerns regarding the actions of a loved one’s agent, or have been accused of abusing your authority, the Law Offices of Charles L. Kurmay can…

Learn More

Ancestor Identity rectification

Do you need to prove the identity of a relative whose name was changed? To establish your eligibility for citizenship in another country such as Italy or Spain you will need to establish that you are descended…

Learn More

Appointment of legal guardians

Types of Legal Guardians Generally speaking, there are five types of legal guardianships: (1) a temporary guardian may be appointed if the parent of a minor is unable to care for their child for a time due to…

Learn More

Asset protection

Protecting Your Finances with Estate Planning Tools Estate planning has a wide range of tools that can be used to your benefit, with asset protection being an important one. Without protection in place, your…

Learn More

Beneficiary Designation

Protecting Your Finances with Estate Planning Tools A beneficiary designation is an agreement between your estate and a financial institution to pay out specific assets upon your death to a named trust or…

Learn More

Conservatorships

What is a Conservatorship? A conservatorship is a legal process governed by Connecticut General Statutes, 45a-644 to 45a-677 (2022) where a person (usually a loved one) petitions the probate court seeking the…

Learn More

Estate Administration

The Expertise and Experience You Need Whatever the situation may be, our knowledgeable and caring estate administration lawyers are here to guide you. With such great responsibilities ahead of you that will be…

Learn More

Fraudulent Transfers

Representing Cases of Probate Litigation in Fairfield and New Haven Counties Issues relating to a loved one’s finances can be incredibly sensitive and difficult to navigate, especially if the estate is being…

Learn More

Guardianships

Establishing a guardianship for your child or the family member you care for is essential in ensuring that their needs will be provided for, even when you are not around. The person you choose as a guardian…

Learn More

Health Care Directive

Give Peace of Mind to Your Loved Ones Establishing a living will and health care directive provides direction on your wishes. The legal document also helps avoid complex and conservatorship litigation if there…

Learn More

Intervivos/Living Trusts

Using Estate Planning Tools to Your Advantage A trust is one of the most common and versatile estate planning tools. Each type of trust has its own distinct features, and with our extensive knowledge of estate…

Learn More

Italian Citizenship

A Superior Approach to Jus Sanguinis Italian citizenship Many people who may qualify to become Italian citizens are led to believe that a decade-long ordeal of applying from the US through the Italian…

Learn More

Name Changes

Legally Changing Your Name Marriage and divorce are the most common reasons people choose to change their names and usually just a marriage certificate or divorce decree is all you need to make the name…

Learn More

Powers of Attorney

Establishing Power of Attorney in Fairfield and New Haven County Should you ever become suddenly incapacitated or disabled and unable to care for yourself or make decisions, having a power of attorney will…

Learn More

Real Estate Partitions

Representing And Advising Clients In Difficult Times If you and your family members cannot agree on what to do with an inherited home, the Law Offices of Charles L. Kurmay can help. Let our Connecticut real…

Learn More

Spanish Citizenship

Spanish Citizenship and the Law of Democratic Memory Are you interested in obtaining Spanish citizenship by descent? If so, the Law Offices of Charles L. Kurmay would be happy to talk with you to discuss the…

Learn More

Special Education

Knowledgeable Guidance For Families Navigating Special Education Law At the Law Offices of Charles L. Kurmay, we understand how overwhelming it can be for parents when a their child needs special education…

Learn More

Special Needs Trusts

Giving You Peace of Mind about Your Loved Ones While no parent or caretaker likes to think about the morose possibility of incapacitation or unexpected death, you deserve to have peace of mind that there is a…

Learn More

State Criminal Defense

Expertise and Knowledge for Your Defense At the Law Offices of Charles L. Kurmay, we excel at handling complex state criminal charges in the Connecticut and New York state courts. As a former public defender…

Learn More

Trust Disputes

Handling Trust Challenges in New Haven and Fairfield Counties Our firm is experienced in all areas of estate law and probate litigation, including trust disputes. Regardless of which side of the contest you…

Learn More

Will Contests

Assisting in Resolving Probate Disputes Throughout Fairfield and New Haven Counties At the Law Offices of Charles L. Kurmay, our will contest lawyers have helped many families like yours resolve disputes…

Learn More

Wills

Working to Prevent Complicated Estate Issues in Fairfield and New Haven Counties A will (or a last will and testament) is one of the most common and useful estate planning documents. As a legally binding…

Learn More