Milford Will Lawyers: Everything You Need to Know About Estate Planning When You’re Ill
February 26, 2021
A serious health diagnosis can force some tasks – especially ones you’ve been putting off – to the top of the priority list. Milford will lawyers know that estate planning is one of these tasks that’s often left for another day, as people don’t like to think about sickness or death when they are feeling...
Read blogNew Haven County Estate Lawyer: What Happens to Your Assets if Your Spouse Needs Long-Term Care?
February 21, 2021
Do you know what could happen to your assets if your spouse ever needs to go into a long-term care facility? There are a lot of misconceptions out there about Medicaid asset and income requirements, which is dangerous because getting any one of those requirements wrong can lead to a denial of Medicaid benefits. One...
Read blogMilford Elder Lawyers: What Assets Can Medicaid Collect After Death?
February 17, 2021
Most Milford elder lawyers agree that Medicaid is one of the best programs provided by the government for senior citizens who need help paying for long-term care. Medicaid is a needs-based program with strict income and asset limits that must be followed; otherwise, seniors can face penalties if they do not meet those limits. There...
Read blogTrumbull Estate Planning Lawyers: “Don’t forget about the SECURE Act!”
February 10, 2021
As we close out 2020 in hopes of a better 2021, Trumbull estate planning lawyers are encouraging their clients to reflect on legal changes that may have gone overlooked in the past year. Last January, the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act was rolling out. There was a lot of discussion about...
Read blogWhat Happens If Someone Dies Without a Will? Introduction to Connecticut’s Intestacy Law
January 31, 2021
Dying intestate, or without a will, is unfortunately very common. If you die without a will, your property will go through a court process called probate and will ultimately be distributed according to Connecticut’s intestacy law. Here are some common events that may happen if you die intestate: Your immediate next of kin, whoever they...
Read blogNew Haven Special Needs Lawyer Discusses Special Needs Planning and the Absentee Parent
January 26, 2021
Family relationships can be complicated. Not every parent remains in his or her child’s life, which can complicate matters when the child has a disability or special needs. This can create financial issues too, especially if the other parent is absent but still living and the child’s eligibility for benefits is impacted as a result....
Read blogTrumbull Business Planning Lawyer Answers: What Happens to Your Sole Proprietorship When You Die?
January 18, 2021
Sole proprietorships are a common type of ownership interest where the business owner and the business are the same legal entity. The business owner of a sole proprietorship is personally responsible for any debts the business incurs. However, unlike a corporation, the sole proprietorship belongs to one person and is legally a business indistinct from...
Read blogMilford Estate Lawyer Answers, “Is it Power of Attorney…Or Taking Advantage?”
January 11, 2021
A power of attorney is a legal agreement that allows one adult, the agent, to make legal and financial decisions on behalf of another, the principal. People create power of attorney documents with a Milford estate lawyer so that someone of their choosing can speak for them if they should become incapacitated or otherwise unable...
Read blogAsk Our Milford Trust Lawyers: “Is It Hard to Sell Property That’s in a Trust?”
December 29, 2020
A common question that Milford trust lawyers are asked when helping clients create their estate plans is, “How hard will it be to sell my house if I put it in a trust?” The simple answer is that it’s not hard at all. In most cases, the grantor (or trust maker) also serves as trustee...
Read blogNew Haven County Probate Lawyers: How to Become an Executor When Your Loved One Dies Without a Will
December 23, 2020
As our New Haven County probate lawyers commonly say, “If you don’t create your own will while you’re alive, the state will give you one when you’re gone.” What that means is that if a person dies without a will (called “intestate”) their estate will be administered according to state law. Likewise, the heirs who...
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