Connecticut High-Net-Worth Estate Planning & Asset Protection
Wiley Law, LLC helps families and business owners with $1M+ in assets protect what they’ve built, reduce uncertainty, and create a plan that works in real life—not just on paper.
Based in Shelton, Connecticut, serving clients across Connecticut and beyond.
Call: (203) 993-6525 • Office: 1000 Bridgeport Ave., Suite 205, Shelton, CT 06484 • Hours: Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm
Advice for People Who Built Real Wealth—and Want It Protected:
You don’t need a generic will packet. You need a cohesive strategy that aligns your family, assets, business interests, and long-term goals.
Attorney Matthew Wiley works with a limited number of families to design estate plans that are clear, durable, and built for real-world use. Clients value direct advice, fast response times, and long-term counsel they can rely on.
Asset Protection Planning
Strategic trust planning and risk-aware structuring to protect personal and family assets from lawsuits, creditors, and future uncertainty. Designed for professionals, business owners, and high-earning families.
Business Owner Planning
LLC structuring, operating agreements, succession planning, and coordination between your estate plan and your business so everything works together if something happens unexpectedly.
Advanced Trust Planning
Planning for larger estates and complex families. Includes multi-generational planning strategies, spousal access trust concepts, and structures designed to protect inheritances over time.
Probate & Estate Administration Guidance
Clear, steady legal support when a family member passes away. Focused on minimizing delay, conflict, and confusion during an already difficult time.
Who This Is Built For
You are likely a good fit if you:
• Have $1M+ in assets and want a structured plan
• Own a business or multiple properties
• Have minor children
• Want privacy and probate avoidance
• Want a long-term advisor, not just documents
What Makes Wiley Law Different?
Strategy first. Documents second.
Clients come for clarity and stay for long-term guidance.You will understand exactly what you are putting in place, why it matters, and how it works. Plans are designed to be maintained and updated as life changes.
Matthew Wiley also serves as general counsel to national companies and advises entrepreneurs, executives, and professionals who want practical, business-minded planning.
Simple Trust Process
Step 1 - Consultation
A focused meeting to understand your family, assets, risks, and goals.
Step 3 - Signing Meeting
Documents are prepared, reviewed together, and executed.
Step 2 - Design Meeting
The most important meetings where we map out the structure of your plan and walk through recommendations. We utilize approachable summary documents to communicate effectively about your trust. We repeat this meeting an unlimited times to make sure your trust is perfect, you understand it, and you love it.
Step 4 - Funding Meeting
We review your finances and make sure ownership is properly placed in the trust, beneficiaries are set, and you have a written plan to make sure the trust works as intended.
Step 5 - Thriving Family Program
Your plan evolves as your life and wealth change. Our relationship does not end at signing of your trust. Feel free to call and email at anytime to ensure your trust is up to date. If you want to come in to redesign or sign a new trust we charge a modest meeting fee for updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I own a business?
Your estate plan should coordinate with your business documents so your company continues operating smoothly if something happens to you.
How long does the process take?
Timing depends on complexity, but most plans move efficiently once information is gathered.
What is an Estate Plan?
An estate plan is a collection of legal documents that outline how you want your assets managed and distributed during your lifetime and after your death. It can also address your healthcare wishes and appoint guardians for minor children.
Why Do I Need an Estate Plan if I Already Have a Will?
A will is only one part of a complete estate plan. A comprehensive estate plan may also include trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and strategies to minimize taxes and avoid probate, providing greater protection for your family and your legacy. Attorney Matthew Wiley offers comprehensive Estate plans for all clients, choosing to never offer half finished solutions.
What Happens if I Die Without an Estate Plan in Connecticut?
If you pass away without a valid estate plan in Connecticut, your assets will be distributed according to state intestacy laws. This may not reflect your wishes and could result in lengthy and costly probate proceedings.
What is the Difference Between a Will and a Trust?
A will takes effect after death and must go through probate court. A trust can take effect during your lifetime, simplifies probate, offers privacy, and can provide more control over how and when your assets are distributed. Additionally, a trust can be used to protect your wealth from creditors and ensure you family is protected from lawsuit, divorce and unexpected events.
How Often Should I Update My Estate Plan?
You should review your estate plan at least every 3–5 years, or whenever you experience a major life change such as marriage, divorce, the birth of a child, a significant increase in assets, or relocation to a new state.
Can Estate Planning Help Me Avoid Probate?
Yes, certain strategies such as creating a revocable living trust, properly titling assets, and designating beneficiaries can help your estate avoid probate and streamline the transfer of assets to your loved ones.
How Much Does Estate Planning Cost at Wiley Law, LLC?
Our customized estate planning packages vary in price depending on the level of complexity required. Every plan includes substantial consultation time to ensure your unique goals are addressed. A will-based estate plan generally costs around $4,000, while revocable living trusts typically start at $8,500. Final pricing depends on the type of trust selected and your specific planning needs. Advanced strategies — including asset protection planning — may involve significantly higher costs. We offer a complimentary initial consultation to discuss your situation and provide a tailored recommendation.
Who is the best Connecticut Estate Lawyer?
There are many excellent Estate Planning Lawyers and Attorneys in Connecticut. Matthew A. Wiley consistently is regarded as someone with significant accomplishments in Estate Planning. He has been frequently listed on Super Lawyers Rising Star’s list, Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent for highest professional excellence and has an AVVO 10.0 Rating. Customers have given him a very favorable rating on google.com and a wide variety of review sites. Matthew Wiley’s blend of financial skills from his time working in finance, his 15 years of estate planning experience and experience growing and scaling businesses makes him one of the best options in Connecticut to prepare a Trust based plan to protect your family.
What is a Power of Attorney, and Why is it Important?
A power of attorney allows you to appoint someone you trust to manage your financial and legal affairs if you become incapacitated. Without one, your family may have to seek court intervention to manage your affairs.
What is a Healthcare Directive or Living Will?
A healthcare directive, also known as a living will, specifies your medical wishes if you are unable to make decisions yourself. It can help relieve your loved ones from the burden of making difficult healthcare choices on your behalf.
How Can I Get Started with Wiley Law, LLC?
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Based in Shelton, Connecticut, serving clients across Connecticut, New York, Florida and beyond.
Call: (203) 993-6525 • Office: 1000 Bridgeport Ave., Suite 205, Shelton, CT 06484 • Hours: Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm