Elder Care & Elder Law Blog

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Give Thanks by Giving Back: Incorporating Charitable Giving in Your Estate Plan

October 8, 2024

Steven Rubin

New Haven Trust lawyer discusses the lasting impact you could make by incorporating charitable giving into your estate plan.

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My Loved One Died in New Haven County. Do I Need to Travel There to Deal with Their Will?

September 27, 2024

New Haven County probate attorney explains what you can and can’t handle remotely when closing your loved ones estate in a different state.

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Trumbull Will Attorneys Explain: How to Handle Royalty Payments in Your Estate Plan

September 19, 2024

Steven Rubin

Trumbull will attorneys discuss the importance of developing a comprehensive plan that protects your creative legacy.

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Milford Will and Trust Lawyer Explains: New Rules for Your Inherited IRA

September 12, 2024

Franklin Drazen

Milford will and trust lawyers break down new IRS rules for inherited IRAs and how they might throw a wrench in your expected inheritance.

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Milford Probate Lawyer: Essential Documents for Settling Your Loved One's Affairs

September 6, 2024

Steven Rubin

Miford probate lawyer Steven Rubin helps you understand what information you’ll need to get statred settling your loved one’s affairs.

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The "Death Binder": Your Final Gift to Loved Ones (A New Haven Probate Lawyer's Guide)

August 28, 2024

Franklin Drazen

New Haven probate lawyer explains what a death binder is and why should you consider creating one.

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Treasures or Troubles? A Milford Estate Planning Lawyer's Guide to Handling Collectibles

August 21, 2024

Steven Rubin

Milford estate planning lawyer shares key tips for collectors or estate executors when dealing with collections.

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Why Every Parent of a Minor Child Should Name Legal Guardians: Advice from a Milford Guardianship Lawyer

August 14, 2024

Franklin Drazen

Milford guardianship lawyer discusses the consequences of not taking this critical and often overlooked planning step.

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What Happens to Your LLC When You're Gone? A Trumbull Business Lawyer's Guide

August 6, 2024

Steven Rubin

Trumbull business planning lawyer explains what you need to know to protect your business legacy after you’re gone.

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Who's the Boss? You Are, With Help from an Estate Planning Attorney in Trumbull

July 30, 2024

Franklin Drazen

Trumbull estate planning attorney explains you can stay in the director's chair of your own life story, even when the plot gets complicated.

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Understanding Life Insurance Trusts: A Trust Attorney in Milford Explains

July 23, 2024

Steven Rubin

Milford trust attorney Steven Rubin breaks down what a life insurance trust is and when it might be the right move for your family.

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Protecting Your Legacy from In-Laws: A New Haven County Trust Lawyer's Guide

July 16, 2024

Franklin Drazen

New Haven trust lawyer shares what you need to know about keeping your family's inheritance in the right hands.

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The Clock is Ticking: Register Your Business and Estate Planning Entities Under the Corporate Transparency Act

July 8, 2024

Steven Rubin

New Haven business attorney shares a reminder on the looming deadline for businesses to comply with the Corporate Transparency Act.

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Milford Will Lawyer: Why Well-Intentioned Advice Isn't Enough for Estate Planning

June 27, 2024

Franklin Drazen

Milford will lawyer Franklin Drazen shares common examples of well-meaning but inaccurate estate planning tips.

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Caregiving in the Digital Age: How Uber is Making Life Easier for Families in New Haven County

June 20, 2024

Steven Rubin

Milford elder law attorney Steven Rubin shares a helpful tool for those caregiving in New Haven County.

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Milford Medicaid Planning: Unraveling the Mystery of the 5-Year Look-Back Rule

June 13, 2024

Franklin Drazen

Milford attorney discusses what is included and what is exempt from the 5-year Medicaid look-back rule.

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Trumbull Will Lawyer: Leaving Your Estate to a Caregiver – Protecting Your Wishes & Preventing Family Disputes

June 6, 2024

Steven Rubin

Trumbull will lawyer explains how you can create a plan that protects your legacy and ensures your caregiver is taken care of.

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Don't Let 'What Ifs' Prevent Your Estate Planning: Find Peace of Mind with a Milford Will Lawyer

May 29, 2024

Franklin Drazen

Milford Will Lawyer explains the many benefits of creating your estate plan without delay, including peace of mind.

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Considering Whole-Body Donation: What to Know and How to Plan Ahead With a Trumbull Estate Lawyer

May 22, 2024

Steven Rubin

Trumbull estate lawyer shares tips and considerations if you’re thinking about donating your body to science.

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Gambling and Inheritances: Protecting Your Child and Your Legacy with a New Haven Trust Lawyer

May 15, 2024

Franklin Drazen

New Haven trust lawyer explains legal solutions that offer long-term protection of your child's inheritance while encouraging their path to recovery.

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Preparing for Your Meeting with a Special Needs Lawyer in Milford: Facing the Future with Confidence

May 8, 2024

Steven Rubin

Attorney Steve Rubin shares advice on beginning special needs planning with a special needs lawyer in Milford.

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Planning for a Loved One's Rapidly Changing Needs: Guidance from a New Haven Elder Law Attorney

April 29, 2024

Franklin Drazen

New Haven elder law attorney explains what you need to know when helping a loved one showing cognitive decline with their planning.

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Customized Estate Plans vs. DIY: Why It Matters for Your Legacy | Milford Will Lawyer

April 22, 2024

Steven Rubin

Milford will lawyer explains how to ensure your legacy is properly protected and your wishes are carried out the way you intend.

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Ensuring Lifelong Care for Your Loved One with Special Needs | Consult a Trumbull Special Needs Lawyer

April 15, 2024

Franklin Drazen

Trumbull special needs lawyer explains the importance of planning for your loved one with special needs beyond childhood.

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Milford Trust Lawyer Answers, “Can I Bypass My Children and Leave My Inheritance Directly to My Grandchildren?”

April 8, 2024

Steven Rubin

Milford trust lawyer discusses leaving an inheritance directly to your grandchildren and explains the legal requirements involved.

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