Business Details
48 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Estate and Legal Planning Solutions
At VT Estate Law, we have dedicated over 45 years to providing compassionate, personalized legal services to Vermonters. Our practice focuses on estate planning, Medicaid planning, probate matters, real estate transactions, and disability planning, with a commitment to simplifying complex legal challenges. Founded in 1978, our firm combines deep legal expertise with a client-centered approach, ensuring every solution aligns with individual needs.We prioritize building lasting relationships through transparency, empathy, and a thorough understanding of our clients' unique circumstances. Our team, led by attorneys with decades of combined experience, strives to deliver peace of mind by safeguarding legacies and protecting families' futures. We approach every case with professionalism and warmth, ensuring clients feel heard, supported, and empowered throughout their legal journey.
Services
Estate Planning
Medicaid Planning
Probate Matters
Real Estate Transactions
Disability Planning
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We offer over 45 years of experience in Vermont estate and family law.
- Our team provides personalized legal strategies tailored to individual client needs.
- We specialize in simplifying complex estate planning and Medicaid qualification processes.
- Our attorneys maintain active involvement in local community governance and legal education.
- We guarantee clear communication and transparent legal guidance throughout every case.
What people say
Compassionate legal services
Made the process easy
Knowledgeable and wise
Seamless and painless
Highly recommend
Services
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans including wills, trusts, and special needs arrangements to ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes while minimizing probate complications. Our attorneys help clients protect inheritances, address tax concerns, and establish clear directives for healthcare and financial decisions.
Medicaid Planning
Our Medicaid planning services help clients qualify for benefits while preserving assets through legal strategies like enhanced life estate deeds and trust arrangements. We guide families through nursing home cost management and government benefit eligibility requirements with compassionate, forward-thinking solutions.
Probate Matters
We assist executors and beneficiaries with probate proceedings for estates of all sizes, ensuring proper asset distribution and legal compliance. Our team handles will validation, debt settlement, tax filings, and guardianship arrangements while providing sensitive support during difficult transitions.
Real Estate Transactions
With 40+ years of experience, we handle residential and commercial real estate matters including deed transfers, purchase agreements, and lease contracts. Our services ensure clear title ownership and legal protection for property transactions while avoiding lender closing complexities.
Disability Planning
We establish durable powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and supplemental needs trusts to manage affairs during incapacity. Our planning protects individuals' autonomy and ensures continued care for loved ones with disabilities while maintaining eligibility for public benefits.
People
Michael D. Caccavo
Attorney
Practicing Vermont law since 1978, Michael specializes in estate planning and probate. A Barre native, he combines legal expertise with community service, having served as Marshfield town moderator and former selectman. He focuses on personalized solutions for families' legal needs.
Anthony D. Caccavo
Attorney
Joining the firm in 2023, Tony brings teaching experience and estate law expertise from Syracuse University. He specializes in practical estate planning solutions, drawing from global perspectives gained through international teaching assignments to connect legal strategy with client priorities.
Questions
What estate planning documents do I need?
Essential documents include wills, trusts, durable powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. We help determine which arrangements best protect your assets and wishes.
How can Medicaid planning help my family?
We create strategies to protect assets while qualifying for Medicaid benefits, helping manage long-term care costs without depleting your life savings.
What happens during probate?
Probate validates wills, settles debts, and distributes assets. Our team guides executors through required court filings and legal requirements for smooth estate closure.
Do I need a lawyer for real estate transactions?
Yes. We ensure proper deed transfers, contract enforcement, and title protection to prevent future legal complications in property sales or purchases.
How does disability planning work?
We establish legal frameworks like trusts and directives to manage your affairs if incapacitated, avoiding guardianship while maintaining your decision-making preferences.
