Stamford, CT · West Hartford, CT · Avon, CT · Greenwich, CT

Your legacy, protected.
Your family, prepared.

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

Comprehensive Estate & Tax Planning

Estate planning done well is transformative. It turns uncertainty into clarity, complexity into confidence, and a lifetime of work into a lasting legacy. Fitzgerald Norton Law was founded to deliver exactly that.

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. That includes provisions for digital assets and cryptocurrency, care arrangements for beloved pets, and plans that anticipate how families actually live and what they truly value. Every client also receives a personalized visual summary of their estate plan: a clear, easy-to-follow diagram that shows exactly how their plan works, who it protects, and why. 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 Attorneys

Erin E. Norton

Founding Attorney · LLM Taxation · New York University School of Law
erin@fitzgeraldnortonlaw.com

Erin E. Norton is an attorney whose practice is focused on estate and trust planning, fiduciary administration, and tax matters. A graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Law, she went on to earn her LLM in Taxation from New York University School of Law. 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. A dual citizen of the United States and Ireland, she brings an international perspective to cross-border planning matters.

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.

Recognition

Credentials & Recognition

★★★
Super Lawyers Rising Star
Estate Planning · 2023, 2024 & 2025
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LLM 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
Maureen Fitzgerald Norton, Of Counsel
Of Counsel
Maureen Fitzgerald Norton
JD, University of Connecticut School of Law · Licensed Attorney, Connecticut

Maureen Fitzgerald Norton brings a rare combination of legal training and deep corporate experience to Fitzgerald Norton Law. A graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Law, she also holds an MBA and BA from the University of New Haven. After decades in senior leadership at IBM, she was the first woman at the company to earn the designation of Distinguished Market Intelligence Professional. She provides advisory counsel at the intersection of business succession, entity planning, and corporate law.

Maureen holds a patent and is an internationally published author whose work on business analytics has been translated into Japanese. She has taught MBA students at HEC University in Paris and in the Middle East. Where Erin’s practice centers on the deep technical expertise of trusts, estates, and tax, Maureen’s business acumen and analytical rigor add a dimension that distinguishes this firm: counsel that understands not just the legal documents, but the businesses and financial lives behind them.

Credentials
JD, University of Connecticut School of Law
MBA & BA, University of New Haven
Licensed Attorney, Connecticut
Patent Holder
IBM Career Highlights
Distinguished Market Intelligence Professional
Global Data Scientist Profession Leader
Decades of Senior Leadership
Dual Citizen, US & Ireland
Business Succession Entity & Corporate Law Analytics & Strategy Patent Holder International Author MBA Educator
A Mother & Daughter Law Firm
Erin is a Connecticut estate planning attorney whose LL.M. in Taxation from NYU School of Law sets her work apart. Maureen brings decades of senior business leadership. Together, we serve the full picture of your family’s wealth.
Two generations of legal counsel, focused on the next generation of your family. In Connecticut’s trusts and estates market, there is no other firm quite like this one.
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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Clear Documentation

We walk through every document in plain language and provide a personalized visual flowchart of your complete plan.

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Ongoing Partnership

Your plan should grow with you. We stay engaged as your life evolves, whether welcoming a child or grandchild, selling a business, or navigating a loss.

Interactive Planning Guide

Find Your Estate Plan

Answer a few simple questions and we will show you which planning strategies are most relevant to your situation.

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This tool is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Every situation is unique. Schedule a complimentary consultation to speak with Erin or Maureen directly.

Client Resources

Insights & Guides

Practical guidance on estate planning, written in plain language, without the jargon. These articles are intended to help you think through the decisions that matter most before we meet.

Getting Started

Do I need a will?

Most people put it off. Here is what actually happens to your assets, and to your family, if you don't have one in place.

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Getting Started

How to prepare for a meeting with an estate planning attorney

A little preparation goes a long way. What to gather, what to think through, and what questions to ask before your first consultation.

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Getting Started

Five things you can do right now to protect your family

You don't need a complete estate plan in place to start protecting the people you love. Here are five steps that make an immediate difference.

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Understanding Your Options

Will vs. trust: what is the difference?

Both are essential planning tools, but they work differently, serve different purposes, and are not interchangeable. Here is how to think about each.

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Modern Planning

Protecting your digital assets: what most estate plans miss

Cryptocurrency, online accounts, loyalty points, digital photos. Most estate plans say nothing about them. Here is why that matters and what to do about it.

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Modern Planning

Planning for your pets: what every owner should know

Your pets depend entirely on you. A thoughtful plan ensures they are cared for by the right person, with the resources they need, no matter what happens.

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Keeping Your Plan Current

Your estate plan has an expiration date. Here is when to review it

A plan drafted five or ten years ago may no longer reflect your wishes, your family, or the law. Here is how to know when it is time to take another look.

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

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Office Locations
Stamford, CT West Hartford, CT Avon, CT Greenwich, CT
Connecticut
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Email
maureen@fitzgeraldnortonlaw.comMaureen Fitzgerald Norton
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Hours
Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Evening appointments available upon request

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