Probate law varies from state to state, but there are several things that you and your Milford probate lawyer can expect to happen during the process.  The following is a simple breakdown of some of the most common aspects of probate law. First of all, probate is the name of the legal process that takes...

OK, that title may be a little misleading, as not every estate planning lawyer in Milford is going to recommend a Revocable Living Trust for every single client. That said, this particular kind of Trust is one that is suggested and discussed a whole lot because of all the things it can do for you...

Estate planning is a pretty big field, with lots to take into consideration with your lawyer. There are complexities and confusion; but at the end of it all, there’s no doubt that coming up with a solid plan is one of the best paths for retirement, saving, what you are able to leave behind, and—of...

When a friend or family member passes away, someone will be named as the executor of that person’s estate.  Because of the length and complexity of the process that follows, it’s usually in everyone’s best interest to hire a skilled Milford probate lawyer.  There are different kinds of probate lawyers, but most executors find themselves...

Putting together a solid estate plan with your Milford Will and Trust lawyer is an important step in protecting the future for you and your family.  In order to make sure that things go the way you’ve planned, it’s a good idea to occasionally double check who you have listed on your IRA beneficiary form. …

There’s a fairly constant drive that Milford estate planning lawyers see in our society to continually acquire assets.  After all, that’s one of the ways we accumulate wealth, which we then ask the estate planning lawyer to help us pass on.  Simply gathering more and more assets isn’t always the best approach to building wealth,...

While it doesn’t happen in real life as often as it does in the movies and on soap operas, Milford Wills and Trusts lawyers do sometimes have to deal with a contested Will.  Wills and Trusts are created in order to ensure that a deceased’s wishes are followed, as well as for the financial benefit...

When working with families dealing with probate on a loved one’s estate, Milford probate lawyers often find themselves answering a variety of questions about how to avoid probate in the future. There are a whole lot of tools at the disposal of a Milford probate attorney when it comes to protecting an estate, and each...

Perhaps one of the best reasons to hire an estate planning attorney in Milford is because of what they can do to help with retirement planning.  Most of us have a kind of fantasy about what our retirement will look like, but a smart Milford estate planning lawyer knows that it takes some hard work...

One of the most common issues that Milford elder law attorneys deal with is how to help clients when it comes to both short-term and long-term care.  Folks are living longer than they ever have before due to advances in both healthcare and technology.  Certainly, this is what people have been hoping would happen for...

When getting a divorce, it seems like there’s no end to the paperwork.  One task that is far too often overlooked by those in Milford is making an appointment with their estate planning lawyer.  Whether you already put together an estate plan with your ex-spouse or you’ve never gotten that far, now is the time...

One of the important things to discuss with your Milford estate planning lawyer is the topic of your IRA.  Because estate planning lawyers work so extensively with these plans, they can usually offer insight into how best to utilize them.  For many people, the IRA will be left to their beneficiaries, and if done right,...

In order to ensure proper use of funds, Milford special needs planning lawyers help their clients choose a trustee.  This person is put in charge of the Special Needs Trust, and instead of providing money directly to the beneficiary (the child with special needs), the trustee will usually pay directly from the trust to service...

One of the most common issues that Milford elder law attorneys deal with is how to help clients when it comes to both short-term and long-term care.  Folks are living longer than they ever have before due to advances in both healthcare and technology.  Certainly, this is what people have been hoping would happen for...

New Haven County probate lawyers have a pretty complex job to do, and it can be even more difficult because of the fact that many people don’t really even know what the probate process is.  This isn’t all that surprising, as by the time a person needs probate, it’s because he or she has passed...

Will and estate lawyers in Milford are charged with a number of tasks when it comes to wealth management, retirement planning, and setting up wills and trusts.  For the most part, clients are concerned with their money and other assets, which makes sense.  After all, no one really wants to pay more taxes than are...

It seems that nearly everyone is interested in the lives of the British royal family, and now estate planning lawyers have theirs piqued, too.  In September, Prince Harry—Princess Diana’s youngest son—turned 30.  With his birthday came access to the rest of his inheritance from his late mother.  It’s not his birthday that is of such...

Will and estate lawyers in Milford are becoming intimately aware of their clients’ financial situations, and it’s just a fact of life that many people have considerable debt.  Whether it is the person setting up an estate plan or one who has inherited from it, there are often questions regarding what happens to that debt. …

Milford estate planning lawyers eat, sleep, and breathe estate planning and see pretty much  every kind of situation unfold.  Clearly, individuals who have taken the time to create a solid estate plan nearly always fare better than those who do not.  Still, there are a whole lot of myths and misunderstandings floating around that stop …

Connecticut business attorneys see again and again how folks underappreciate just what they can do to protect their businesses through estate planning.  After spending years building a solid business, it should almost go without saying that you want to protect what you’ve created.  One way is to work with a business planning attorney to create...

The practice of medicine is a profession fraught with liability. It’s not just medical malpractice claims either – employment related issues (wrongful termination, sexual harassment, and discrimination), careless business partners and employees, and contractual obligations (personal guarantees, leases, business agreements, etc.) add to the increased risk assumed by a physician in private

So, you and your Milford estate planning lawyer have put together a great plan for you. Congratulations! You are ahead of the majority of the population already. Keep in mind, however, that even though the hard part is done, there is some maintenance that you and your attorney will want to do from time to...

Generally, we hear about prenuptial agreements when a celebrity split is splashed across the tabloids.  What you don’t usually hear about are the Milford prenup lawyers who are charged with making sure the stars are covered in the case of a high-profile divorce.  We may not have a lot of famous folks here in Milford,...

As our lives become increasingly digital, more and more of the assets we accumulate are based in technology or created online. Estate attorneys in Milford have the important job of educating their clients on how to handle “digital assets” in the event of a person’s death or incapacity, and then helping the client document such...

For those who love their stepchildren as their own, it may come as a surprise that this bond isn’t enough when it comes to estate planning in Connecticut.  Because of the laws of inheritance, stepchildren do not automatically inherit when a stepparent dies. Let’s say you’re creating your estate plan, and you stipulate that your...