Dying intestate, or without a will, is very common. If you die without a will, your property will go through probate and is then distributed according to Connecticut’s intestacy laws. Intestacy laws govern intestate property. They go into effect unless there is a valid will to testify to the deceased’s wishes or an established estate...

When the primary breadwinner dies, his or her surviving spouse, domestic partner and minor children can find themselves without the necessary resources to maintain their current lifestyle. If you find yourself in this position, you do have options. Under Connecticut laws, you have entitlements in regard to a place to live, use of personal property,...

Special needs planning in Connecticut can be daunting if you’re just starting. However, a New Haven special needs lawyer can save you the headache of planning and the worry over whether your plan will be executed properly. If you’re new to special needs planning and aren’t sure where to start, check out these do’s and...

Giving your children and grandchildren the legacy and pride of a family business can keep your nose to the grindstone for decades. Financial security, family harmony, and growing wealth together are some of the benefits of a family business. Legacies are meant to outlive the legacy makers. If you’re a business owner in Connecticut, don’t...

Most people don’t realize the high cost of nursing home care until an aging parent’s health declines to the point that they need to move into one. As a Milford elder law attorney, I can’t stress enough that this is a really bad time to learn that your familycould need to come up with almost...

Note from Franklin A. Drazen, Founding Attorney of Drazen Law Group Since the inception of Drazen Law Group, our mission has been clear: to provide quality life-care planning services and legal representation to seniors, families and the most vulnerable members of our society that have been left behind or greatly underserved for decades.  As part...

When you have a child that may require a lifetime of assistance and care, extra attention must be given to planning their future.    Our Stratford special needs planning lawyers work with parents every day to ensure their children with disabilities have the necessary estate and transition plans in place for total peace of mind. A...

You have worked hard to leave a financial legacy for your children., One of the most asked questions I get is how to prevent the inheritance from going to a child’s spouse if they get divorced.  After all, who wants a child’s ex spouse to walk around with their legacy? But, under current law, that...

As a Stratford special needs lawyer, I often receive questions about whether a disabled individual can continue to receive public benefits after receiving an inheritance. The answer is that it really depends on the type of benefit that is being collected, the age of the beneficiary, and what other planning options are available. Social Security...

One of the many questions Trumbull estate planning lawyers get asked is how long is a Power of Attorney in effect. The answer to that question is complicated in the beginning, but very simple at the end: depending on what type of Power of Attorney you have, it may be in effect as soon as...