Stamford & West Hartford, Connecticut

Thoughtful planning
for lasting legacies

Fitzgerald Norton Law provides sophisticated, innovative estate planning, trust administration, and tax counsel to individuals, families, and businesses — with the personal attention your legacy deserves.

Erin E. Norton, Attorney
Erin E. Norton
Attorney · LL.M. Taxation, NYU School of Law
CT & NY Bar Admitted
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LL.M. Taxation, NYU Law
Super Lawyers Rising Star 2023–2025
U.S. Tax Court Admitted
What We Do

Comprehensive Estate & Tax Planning

We offer a full range of estate planning, trust, and tax services tailored to each client’s personal, financial, and philanthropic goals. Fitzgerald Norton Law takes an innovative approach — going beyond traditional documents to address the full picture of modern wealth and family life. Whether your estate is straightforward or complex, we bring creative, forward-thinking solutions to protect what matters most.

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Wills & Trusts

Preparation of wills, revocable living trusts, irrevocable trusts, and related documents tailored to your family’s structure and goals.

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Estate & Gift Tax Planning

Strategic planning to minimize gift, estate, and generation-skipping transfer taxes through thoughtful use of exemptions and tax-efficient structures.

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Estate Administration

Guidance through the probate process and fiduciary administration of estates and trusts, from asset inventory to final distribution.

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Elder Law & Special Needs

Long-term care planning and special needs trusts designed to protect and provide for disabled or vulnerable beneficiaries over a lifetime.

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Business Succession

Planning for the transfer of closely held business interests, including buy-sell agreements, family limited partnerships, and ownership transitions.

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Charitable & Nonprofit

Charitable giving strategies, donor-advised funds, charitable remainder trusts, and counsel to nonprofits on formation and tax-exempt compliance.

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Innovative & Specialized Planning

Forward-thinking planning for the way people live and hold wealth today — including digital assets and cryptocurrency, pet trusts, multigenerational wealth preservation, special needs planning, and nonprofit establishment. If your situation doesn’t fit a standard template, this is where we excel.

Erin E. Norton
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Super Lawyers
Rising Star
2023–2025
Meet the Attorney

Erin E. Norton

Attorney · LL.M. Taxation · New York University School of Law

Erin E. Norton is an attorney whose practice is focused on estate and trust planning, fiduciary administration, and tax matters. Through her client-focused approach, she advises families and individuals on gift, estate, and generation-skipping transfer tax planning; the preparation of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, and related documents; estate settlement; trust administration; and charitable giving.

Her work includes developing tax-efficient wealth transfer strategies, advising fiduciaries in the administration of estates and trusts, and assisting clients with planning for closely held business interests, multigenerational wealth preservation, and the long-term care of special needs and disabled beneficiaries. Ms. Norton also counsels nonprofit organizations on formation, governance, and tax-exempt compliance.

Bar Admissions
Connecticut
New York
United States Tax Court
Professional Associations
Connecticut Bar Association
New York State Bar Association
Selected Publications & Presentations
State Income Tax Apportionment & Remote Workers — Connecticut Legal Conference (June 2024)
Planning for Pets: Pet Trusts and Other Estate Planning Options — CT Bar Association, Animal Law Section (May 2023)
“Small Adjustment to 2017 Tax Code Would Do Wonders for Sports Recovery” — Sports Business Journal (May 2020)
Community Service
Board Chair

Erin E. Norton serves as Board Chair of Health Care Advocates International, a global healthcare nonprofit dedicated to advancing LGBTQ-inclusive healthcare worldwide.

Our Philosophy

How We Work With You

Estate planning is deeply personal. We take time to understand your family, your values, and your goals before recommending any strategy.

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Listen First

Every engagement begins with a thorough consultation to understand your unique circumstances, family dynamics, and long-term objectives.

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Tailor the Plan

We design custom strategies — not form documents — that reflect your values and adapt to your family’s evolving needs over time.

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Coordinate Your Advisors

We work seamlessly with your CPAs, financial advisors, and other professionals to ensure every element of your plan functions as a whole.

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Plan for Change

Tax laws and family circumstances evolve. We build relationships designed to last, with regular reviews to keep your plan current and effective.

Recognition

Credentials & Recognition

Super Lawyers Rising Star
Estate Planning · 2023, 2024 & 2025
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LL.M. in Taxation
New York University School of Law · Estate Planning & Charitable Giving
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted to Practice · Federal Tax Litigation
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Board Chair
Health Care Advocates International · Global LGBTQ+ Healthcare Nonprofit
Get in Touch

Schedule a Consultation

We welcome inquiries from individuals, families, and businesses. Initial consultations are confidential and available by appointment.

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Offices
Stamford, Connecticut
West Hartford, Connecticut
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Phone
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Hours
Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Evening appointments available upon request

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