What Happens if I Don’t Have a Will? An Introduction to Connecticut Intestacy Law
September 28, 2017
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...
Read blogTrumbull Probate Lawyer: The Person Who Provides for You Suddenly Dies. What Happens to You?
September 22, 2017
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,...
Read blogPreliminary Do’s and Don’ts for Special Needs Planning in New Haven
September 14, 2017
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...
Read blogKeep it in the Family: Milford Estate Planning and Family Businesses
September 8, 2017
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...
Read blogMilford Elder Law Attorney Warns: “Adult Children May Be Responsible for Their Parent’s Nursing Home Bill!”
August 30, 2017
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...
Read blogAttorney Steven L. Rubin Receives Certification in Elder Law. Here’s What That Means for You…
August 28, 2017
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...
Read blogParents of Disabled Children: These 4 Critical Components Should Be Part of Your Stratford Special Needs Planning
August 22, 2017
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...
Read blogMilford Trust Lawyer: Consider Using a Trust to Protect Your Child’s Inheritance from Divorce
August 8, 2017
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...
Read blogStratford Special Needs Lawyer: Will Receiving an Inheritance Cause Me to Lose My Government Benefits?
July 27, 2017
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...
Read blogTrumbull Estate Planning Attorney: What’s the Difference Between an Executor and a Power of Attorney?
July 20, 2017
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...
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