Business Planning Attorneys in Connecticut Recommend Living Trusts
May 15, 2015
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...
Read blogThree Liability Planning Tips for Physicians
May 14, 2015
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
Read blog7 Signs that It’s Time to Update Your Estate Plan
May 7, 2015
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...
Read blogThe Infamous Prenup and the Milford Lawyers Who Create Them
April 30, 2015
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,...
Read blogMake Your Wishes For Your Facebook Account Known Using The Legacy Contact Feature
April 29, 2015
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...
Read blogMilford Will Lawyer Says, “Make Sure Your Step Children are Cared for in Your Estate Planning”
April 29, 2015
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...
Read blogEstate Planning Concerns for Young Professionals in Milford – Part II
April 28, 2015
In the previous part of this series, we looked at three of the documents that a Milford estate planning lawyer would most recommend for a new, young professional: Beneficiary Designations Financial Power of Attorney Medical Power of Attorney There are two other must-have documents for the young professional, however. Last Will and Testament Beneficiary Deed...
Read blogEstate Planning Concerns for Young Professionals in Milford – Part I
March 25, 2015
Part I of a two-part piece looking at the most important estate planning documents for young professionals. Milford estate planning for young professionals? Perhaps nothing about the word “young” makes you think of the need for estate planning. The truth is, however, that those folks who have recently graduated from school and into the world...
Read blogThe Role of Milford Will and Trust Lawyers When You Move to a New State
March 18, 2015
Trusts lawyers in Milford have the important job of helping their clients create a legacy that is compliant with a number of different laws. For the most part, these laws will vary from state to state. Some differences are minor, while others can impact the trust significantly. Someone who already has established a trust in...
Read blogAn Milford Estate Planning Lawyer’s Advice Specifically for Women
March 12, 2015
A good Milford estate planning attorney is going to help you take a lot of things into consideration when putting together your plan. Various factors influence your estate planning after all: finances, children, age…But what about your gender? Is estate planning for women different than it is for men? Actually, there are some important things...
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