Ann L. Fowler-Cruz, Attorney at Law - Danbury, CT

Over Thirty Years of Dedicated Elder Law Advocacy

Facing the physical, emotional, and financial challenges of aging or disability requires seasoned legal counsel. Ann L. Fowler-Cruz, a Principal at the respected Connecticut law firm Cohen and Wolf, P.C., has devoted more than two decades to advocating for the rights of the elderly and individuals with special needs. Operating from our Danbury office at 158 Deer Hill Avenue, Attorney Fowler-Cruz is dedicated to helping families preserve the hard-earned wealth they have accumulated. If you are trying to find an elder law attorney who combines profound technical knowledge with genuine empathy, her decades of experience in the region offer unmatched guidance.

Attorney Fowler-Cruz is a graduate of Quinnipiac University School of Law, earning her Juris Doctor in 1994, and holds a Bachelor of Science from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh. Over her career, she has built an outstanding reputation throughout Fairfield County and across Connecticut as a premier legal resource for seniors, their families, and care managers. Her hands-on, individualized approach ensures that clients understand all available legal avenues for securing their health and financial stability.

Strategic Asset Protection and Medicaid Planning

As the baby boom generation approaches retirement, navigating the soaring costs of long-term care has become a primary concern. Attorney Fowler-Cruz specializes in complex estate planning and elder law strategies designed to protect assets while qualifying for necessary public benefits. To find a Medicaid lawyer who understands the complex look-back rules and transfer penalties is essential for safeguarding your family's inheritance.

Her comprehensive services in this area include:

• Developing tailored long-term care plans and asset preservation strategies
• Guiding families through the intricate Medicaid and Title XIX application process
• Drafting irrevocable asset protection trusts to shield family property
• Advising on legal transfers of assets and protecting home equity
• Resolving disputes with state departments of social services

We work to ensure that seniors receive the highest quality of healthcare available without exhausting their entire life savings in the process.

Trust & Estates, Wills, and Special Needs Planning

A solid estate plan is a fundamental gift to your loved ones. Attorney Fowler-Cruz works with clients of all backgrounds to draft essential legal documents that clarify their wishes and distribute assets efficiently. For parents of children with physical or cognitive challenges, she specializes in drafting special needs trusts that preserve eligibility for governmental aid while enhancing quality of life. Whether you need to hire an estate planning attorney to draft a simple last will and testament, establish durable power of attorney documents, or create a revocable living trust, we provide comprehensive legal structures customized to your family dynamics.

Reliable Probate and Estate Administration

When a loved one passes away, the process of settling their estate in the Connecticut probate court can be intimidating. Attorney Fowler-Cruz guides executors, trustees, and beneficiaries through probate administration with step-by-step clarity. We manage the filing of inheritance taxes, title transfers, debt settlements, and final asset distributions, ensuring that your loved one's estate is closed smoothly, ethically, and in full compliance with municipal regulations.