The death of a loved one is one of the most difficult experiences a person must handle. The financial aspect that accompanies funeral and burial expenses compounds the grief, making the situation even worse. New Haven County probate lawyers know that this is especially true if the deceased was the main breadwinner and the remaining...

Everyone knows that caregivers of elderly family members face a difficult task – one that’s made even harder since many must also take care of their own children, as well. These caregivers often burn out and are left exhausted. An experienced Milford elder lawyer will often give their clients information about respite care and adult...

Between 2007 and 2016, the number of unmarried couples over the age of 50 who were living together increased by 75% according to the Census Bureau. There are several factors contributing to the rise in romantic roommates. A change in social attitudes towards cohabitation has lifted much of the pressure on older couples to remarry...

Irrevocable trusts are almost certain to come up when you talk about estate planning and asset protection planning strategies with a New Haven asset protection attorney. These special types of trusts are used by estate and elder law attorneys to protect property and assets from lawsuits, creditors, predators, and even nursing homes, which can end...

A revocable living trust is the perfect document to protect your privacy, avoid probate, and leave someone you trust in charge of managing your affairs if you become incapacitated or pass away. It’s an essential element for estate plans and gives the trust maker, also known as the Grantor, the peace of mind that their...

As a surprise to most financial professionals across the country, the SECURE Act (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement) has been approved by Congress following its last-minute inclusion into a bipartisan appropriations bill that would avert a government shutdown before the end of the year. The law is set to take effect on January …

Attorneys in New Haven often see the results of what happens when someone does not realize the importance of planning for the possibility of an unexpected disability. Sure, clients come to their lawyers ready to plan for what to do with their retirements, or how they would like to see their estates managed after they...

As a Trumbull trust lawyer, I know that it’s an unfortunate reality that people are afforded very little privacy here in Connecticut when they pass away. Under the laws of our state, and in every other state across the country, sensitive details about one’s estate and how much their loved ones stand to inherit are...

Few things in this world are as devastating as losing a partner. If you have suffered the loss of your life partner, our hearts go out to you. As Milford estate planning lawyers, we understand how the grief can be debilitating, and the last thing you want to think about is your "to do" list....

Will and trust lawyers in Milford realize that there are many reasons why people put off estate planning. Some think that being young and healthy means they won't need to worry about drafting one up a will anytime soon. Others are just too uncomfortable thinking about what would happen to their spouse and children if...