Ann L. Fowler-Cruz

Ann has been a staunch advocate for the elderly and the disabled for more than a decade.  She has the distinction of being a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) by the National Elder Law Foundation* and is accredited to practice before the Department of Veterans Affairs. Her extensive knowledge in the area of elder law enables her to assist the elderly and the disabled in realizing the very best quality of life.  Her elder law practice focuses on long-term care planning, asset preservation strategies, Medicaid applications, disability planning, utilizing conservatorships/guardianship and special needs trusts. Her estate planning practice includes the creation of wills, trusts, and advance directives. Ann also handles probate administration.

Education

Quinnipiac University School of Law, J.D., 1994

Smith College, B.A., 1986

Admissions

• Connecticut
• New York
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York

Best Lawyers in America^®, Elder Law, 2021-2024

Best Lawyers in America^®, Trusts and Estates, 2023-2024

Connecticut Super Lawyers^®, Elder Law, 2013-2014, 2016-2018, 2020-2021

Connecticut Law Tribune, Women in the Law, 2010

Moffly Media's "Top Lawyers in Fairfield County", Elder Law, 2021, 2023

News

Speaking Engagements

Connecticut Bar Association
    •  Elder Law Section
    •  Probate & Trusts Section

 Regional Bar Association of Stamford

 Fairfield County Bar Association

 New York State Bar Association

 National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc.

 Foundation for Personal Financial Education

National Elder Law Foundation, Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA)

Department of Veteran Affairs Accredited