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I have been practicing law in Connecticut since 1989.  I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families to solve their problems and give them peace of mind.. In both the fields of Estate Planning and Elder Law, it takes a certain amount of both legal amd life experiences to recognize unique issues and create and implement creative and effective solutions.  No two client's situations are exactly the same. It is important that I listen to your concerns, your unique set of facts and circumstances and come up with a solution with which you are comfortable.  We do not do "cookie cutter" estate plans at Ericson, Scalise & Mangan.  We tailor each estate plan to your needs and desires.  In Elder Law and Medicaid\Title XIX planning we must put together a plan to care for the senior family member as well as protect as many assets as possible for the family.

Cate is a trusted advisor for individuals and families who seek practical strategies for their estate planning and estate-related needs. Her practice focuses on trust and estate planning, special needs trusts, Medicaid /Title XIX, probate, elder law, and business succession planning. Cate also handles residential and commercial real estate transactions.. Cate earned her undergraduate degree from The University of Texas at Austin and her Juris Doctor from Quinnipiac University School of Law, Magna Cum Laude. During her time in law school, she was inducted into the legal honor society Phi Delta Phi and was the recipient of The John L. Hanny Memorial Scholarship, The Sandra and Martin Lax Endowed Scholarship, and the Distinguished Academic Achievement Awards for Civil Procedure I, Mediation, Healthcare Compliance Law, and Representing Clients. Upon graduating, Cate was the faculty’s choice for the Superior Classroom Performance award.. In 2021 Cate earned her Mediator Certificate, making her a certified mediator in the State of CT.. Cate is a member of the Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce, Wethersfield Chamber of Commerce, Connecticut Bar Association’s Trust and Estate and Elder Law sections, and West Hartford Phoenix BNI. Trained in Alternative Dispute Resolution processes, Cate is an empathetic and compassionate attorney who strives to establish meaningful connections with her clients. Her experience includes a Sappern Fellow in the Family Services Center of the Hartford Superior Court, intern at The Children’s Law Center of CT, and Associate Attorney in estate administration and estate planning.. Demonstrating an impeccable eye for attention to detail and excellent organizational skills, Cate provides exceptional client service with time-sensitive work requiring fast action and composure under pressure.. Cate serves on the Board of Directors for Healing Hoofbeats, a non-profit organization that specializes in working with individuals, families, and veterans to overcome trauma through Focused Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. Cate is also active as a fundraiser for the Amyloidosis Foundation, helping to finance finding a cure. A classically trained dancer, in her spare time, she enjoys mentoring young dancers, spending time with her family, and being outdoors.