Brian S. Karpe

Top rated Estate Planning & Probate attorney in Glastonbury, Connecticut

Nirenstein, Horowitz & Associates, P.C.
Brian S. Karpe
Nirenstein, Horowitz & Associates, P.C.

Practice areas: Estate Planning & Probate, Elder Law, Health Care; view more

Licensed in Connecticut since: 1987

Education: Drake University Law School

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2025

Nirenstein, Horowitz & Associates, P.C.

200 Glastonbury Boulevard
Suite 202
Glastonbury, CT 06033-4418 Visit website

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A veteran attorney with nearly 40 years of experience navigating the complex legal landscape of estate planning and probate, Brian S. Karpe uses every tool in his arsenal to get his clients the deft support they deserve to secure their futures for their loved ones. From the law office of Nirenstein, Horowitz & Associates, P.C., in Glastonbury, Connecticut, he is well-equipped to help his clients with issues relating to asset protection, business planning, pet planning, powers of attorney, elder law, health care and emergency documents, and many more. 

Mr. Karpe completed his undergraduate studies in 1982, graduating with his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maine. He went on to attend Drake University Law School and received his Juris Doctor in 1985. Two years later, he became licensed to practice law in Connecticut and was admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut. With a firm belief to constantly improve his legal talents and accumulate more legal knowledge, he enrolled at the Western New England Law School and earned his LL.M. degree in 2019. 

With a penchant for finding innovative solutions to problems that require an out-of-the-box approach, Mr. Karpe works relentlessly to help his clients achieve their goals expeditiously, and with grace and poise. For his many efforts, he has been peer-review rated Distinguished* through Martindale-Hubbell and holds a “Very Good” rating on Avvo, as well as numerous positive client testimonials on the latter site as well. 

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.

Practice areas

Estate Planning & Probate, Elder Law, Health Care

Focus areas

Estate Planning, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Health & Health Care Law, Hospital Law, Living Wills, Nursing Home, Power of Attorney, Probate & Estate Administration, Social Security, Trusts, Wills

  • 80% Estate Planning & Probate
  • 10% Elder Law
  • 10% Health Care

First Admitted: 1985, Colorado

Professional Webpage: https://preserveyourestate.net/profiles/brian-s-karpe/

Bar/Professional Activity:
  • Connecticut
  • Planned Lifetime Assistance Network of Connecticut
  • National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
  • American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, Member
  • Estate and Probate Section of the Connecticut Bar Association
  • Hartford County Bar Association
  • Connecticut Bar Association
  • U.S. Tax Court
  • United States Supreme Court
  • U.S.  District Court for Colorado
  • U.S. District Court for Connecticut
  • Colorado
Educational Background:
  • University of Maine at Orono, Bachelor of Science
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
  • Adjunct professor of probate and elder law at the University of Hartford paralegal degree program
  • Former adjunct professor at Goodwin University teaching medical ethics law

Office location for Brian S. Karpe

200 Glastonbury Boulevard
Suite 202
Glastonbury, CT 06033-4418

Phone: 860-548-1000

Selections

1 Year Super Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers: 2025

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