Atty. Steven Michael Basche
My mission is simple: I help you protect your family and preserve your assets. I focus on estate planning and business planning.
Elder Law & More Attorney · Serving Glastonbury, CT · 40+ Years Experience
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About Steven Michael Basche at a Glance
Steven Michael Basche is a Member based in Glastonbury, Connecticut, practicing at Law Offices of Steven M. Basche, LLC. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, poa, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1986), U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (1986), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1998). Educated at University of Connecticut School of Law (J.D., 1986) and University of Connecticut (B.A. Political, 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Manchester, Connecticut (Member, Sections on: ADR, Litigation, Commercial Law and Bankruptcy) and American (Member, Dispute Resolution Section) Bar Associations. Serves clients in Glastonbury, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Steven Michael Basche
- My mission is simple: I help you protect your family and preserve your assets
- I focus on estate planning and business planning
- I also help people deal with the probate process in Connecticut, if a loved one has passed away
- Some people think estate planning is only for the very wealthy
- Nothing could be further from the truth
- If you have a home or if you have children, you should have an estate plan, even if it is a simple will, Power of Attorney, and Health Care Directives
- Connecticut probate is supposed to be user friendly, but it has become more complicated
- If you need help after a love one has died, I can help
- Did you know that even if all of your loved ones assets pass outside of probate, you still need to file a non-taxable estate tax return (CT706NT)
- Without it, if you or your children want to sell the house, you will have a title issue
- That's why it's important to consult with a lawyer about probate in Connecticut
Practice Areas Explained
Steven Michael Basche's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven Michael Basche handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Glastonbury.
Trusts in Glastonbury
Steven Michael Basche is one of 103,428 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Connecticut →
Probate in Glastonbury
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Estate Planning & Probate in Glastonbury
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Steven Michael Basche is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Connecticut →
Power of Attorney in Glastonbury
Steven Michael Basche is one of 32,920 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Connecticut →
Elder Law in Glastonbury
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
Steven Michael Basche is one of 52,999 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Connecticut →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Glastonbury
Practicing law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Glastonbury are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Glastonbury Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Glastonbury-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Glastonbury Choose Steven Michael Basche
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Steven Michael Basche's practice in the field of trusts, probate, estate planning, poa, and elder law.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Steven Michael Basche brings 40+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Connecticut, U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, Steven Michael Basche can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, probate, and estate planning, Steven Michael Basche can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Glastonbury
A Glastonbury-based practice means Steven Michael Basche attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Steven Michael Basche Handles in Glastonbury
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