Ann has been a staunch advocate for the elderly and the disabled for more than two decades. She has the distinction of being a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) by the National Elder Law Foundation. 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.
CREDENTIALS
HONORS & AWARDS
Best Lawyers in America®, Elder Law, 2021-2025
Best Lawyers in America®, Trusts and Estates, 2023-2025
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, 2023-2024
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Attorney Ann Fowler-Cruz to Speak at Maplewood at Darien's Road Map to Senior Care Event, HOSTED BY: HAYVN - 320 Boston Post Road, Suite 180, Darien, Connecticut, 01.28.2025
Attorney Ann Fowler-Cruz to Speak at Panel Discussion: “Take Charge of Your Future: Preparing for Your Healthcare Needs”, Mark Twain Library, 439 Redding Road, Redding, CT, 01.21.2025
Cohen and Wolf Sponsors the Diversity Panel at The Federal Tax Institute of New England on November 14, 2024, Saint Clements Castle, Portland, CT, 10.22.2024
Attorney Ann Fowler-Cruz to Speak at The New Fairfield Commission on the Aging's "Candid Conversations" Community Forum, New Fairfield Senior Center, 10.19.2024
Attorney Ann Fowler-Cruz to Speak at The Greens at Cannondale's Panel Discussion: "A Road Map for the Future of Senior Care", The Greens at Cannondale, 10.17.2024
Attorney Ann Fowler-Cruz to Present on Legal Tools and Strategies for Senior Planning at Staying Put in New Canaan, Lapham Community Center, 10.10.2024
Ann Fowler-Cruz and Ellen Hain to Present on Legal Issues and Best Practices for Senior Care 05.09.2024
Attorney Ann Fowler-Cruz to Speak on "Estate Planning 101: Getting Down to Basics" as Part of the GBLN Pa'Lante Speaker Series 03.19.2024
Spousal Protection Techniques in the Event Your Spouse Needs Long Term Care, Facebook Live, 03.10.2021
Important Considerations in Estate Planning: A Webinar with Attorney Ann Fowler-Cruz, Virtual, 02.16.2021
Advance Directives: Understanding the Concept; Presented by Attorney Ann Fowler-Cruz, Virtual, 01.12.2021
The Cost of Aging at The Person Comes First; A Dementia Research & Caregiving Symposium, 05.09.2018
Ann Fowler Cruz to Speak at the 18th Annual Dementia Education Conference, Crowne Plaza, Cromwell Connecticut, 04.01.2015
CERTIFICATIONS
National Elder Law Foundation, Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
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
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respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.
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