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Simon J. Lebo

Simon J. Lebo

Brown, Paindiris & Scott, LLP
  • Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate ...
  • Connecticut
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Biography

Attorney Simon Lebo joined the firm in 1999 and is current chair of the Trusts and Estates Department. His principal areas of practice include Elder & Medicaid Law, Veteran's Benefits, Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration, Business Law, Taxation and Real Estate. Attorney Lebo regularly prepares wills, revocable trusts (also known as living trusts), irrevocable trusts, special needs trusts, healthcare and financial Powers of Attorneys and living wills for clients all over Connecticut. In addition, he has served as Court appointed Guardian Ad Litem, Legal Counsel, and Administrator in a number of Probate Courts. Attorney Lebo handles both simple and complex real estate transactions, including like-kind exchanges, commercial and residential real estate closings, as well as the purchase and sale of businesses. He has assisted his clients with creating new corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies to serve their business needs. Attorney Lebo is admitted to practice in Connecticut and is a member of the Connecticut and Hartford County Bar Associations, and is a member of the Estates & Probates, Elder Law, and Taxation Sections of the Connecticut Bar Association. Attorney Lebo has received a designation by his peers as a "Rising Star" in Estate Planning and Probate in the 2011/2012 and 2013/2014 Connecticut Super Lawyers Magazine. Attorney Lebo is a VA Accredited Attorney, as well as a member of NAELA (National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys). In addition, Attorney Lebo has been an active member of the Hebron Lions Club, and has served as Secretary and on the Board of Directors.

Education
Pennsylvania State University - Dickinson School of Law
J.D.
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Honors: Cum Laude, Woolsack Honor Society
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Dickinson College
B.A. (1996) | Political Science, History & Economics
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Honors: Magna Cum Laude Phi Beta Kappa
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Professional Experience
Capital Partner
Brown, Paindiris & Scott, LLP
- Current
Legal Intern
Pennsylvania State Employees' Retirement Board
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Planning with Medicaid
The Hartford Courant
Speaking Engagements
West Hartford Elder Law Presentation, West Hartford
Awards
Rising Star
Superlawyers
Rising Star
Superlawyers
Professional Associations
State Bar of Connecticut  # 417534
Member
Current
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Hartford Estate and Business Planning Council
Member
- Current
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BPS Trusts & Estates Department
Chair
- Current
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NAELA
Committee Member
- Current
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Connecticut Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Connecticut
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2nd Circuit
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
    I offer a completely free consultation for estate planning matters, and fixed fees for many matters. Certain matters, such as elder law planning, Medicaid, probate and trust administration are charged based upon time expended and costs incurred, including for in depth meetings to explore viable options.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Practice Areas
    Elder Law
    Estate Planning
    Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
    Probate
    Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
    Real Estate Law
    Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
    Business Law
    Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Websites & Blogs
Website
Contact & Map
Brown, Paindiris & Scott, LLP
Glastonbury, CT Office
2252 Main Street
Glastonbury, CT 06033
Telephone: (860) 659-0700 Ext. 1214
Brown, Paindiris & Scott, LLP
Hartford, CT Office
100 Pearl Street
Hartford, CT 06103
Telephone: (860) 522-3343
Brown, Paindiris & Scott, LLP
42 High St
East Hampton, CT 06424
Telephone: (860) 659-0700