In this episode of Future Focused: Sophisticated Estate Planning, host Michael Clear welcomes Andi Hughes, Director of Strategic Partnerships at TrustHouse, for an insightful discussion on concierge home care and the role it plays in helping individuals and families navigate complex care needs for safety, dignity, and peace of mind. Andi explains how proactive
Authored by Nick Ricciardi, 2026 Summer Associate, and Michael T. Clear, Partner
Why Household Employment Deserves a Formal Approach
Hiring a nanny, housekeeper, caregiver, driver, private nurse, chef, or other household worker can feel informal because the work happens in a private home. But in many cases, the family or individual doing the hiring is
In this episode of Future Focused: Sophisticated Estate Planning, host Michael Clear welcomes Joshua Chadajo, Founder of JEC Philanthropy, for an insightful discussion on how intentional philanthropy can help donors align their charitable giving with their core values and priorities rather than simply reacting to requests or tax-driven considerations. Josh shares strategies that help donors
In this episode of Future Focused: Sophisticated Estate Planning, host Michael Clear welcomes Kenley Stark, Counsel in the Private Client Services Department at Wiggin and Dana, for an in-depth conversation about the complex lifecycle of art ownership. Together, they delve into the many stages collectors face—from the initial acquisition to the eventual sale
Wiggin and Dana is pleased to announce that the firm’s Private Client Services practice and its partners, Michael T. Clear, Daniel L. Daniels, Jevera K. Hennessey, Leonard Leader, Vanessa L. Maczko, Steve B. Malech, and Carolyn A. Reers, have been ranked in the ninth edition of the annual Chambers
Ruth Fortune, Associate in the Private Client Services Department, has been recognized by the Hartford County Bar Association with the Judge Maxwell Heiman Memorial Award.
The Judge Maxwell Heiman Memorial Award is presented to a Hartford County lawyer in his or her first ten years of practice who exemplifies the high standards of service
Michael Clear, Chair of the Private Client Service Department at Wiggin and Dana, has been elected as a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), one of the most prestigious designations in the field of estate planning and trust law.
ACTEC is a nonprofit association of peer-elected lawyers who are
Wiggin and Dana’s Private Client Services practice has been honored with a prestigious “Tier 1” national ranking in the Best Law Firms® 2025 Rankings by Best Lawyers®.