There’s this mistaken notion that estate planning lawyers in Milford often have to confront that the only people who need their services are the very wealthy.  After all, the word “estate” conjures up images of mansions nestled among perfectly-manicured gardens alongside a garage filled with priceless automobiles.  The average American simply doesn’t have an “estate,”...

Will lawyers in Milford are privileged to work with all kinds of families in order to plan for and protect their futures.  There are many tools that can be used to this end.  Probably the most famous of them all is the will.  We’ve all seen the dramatic readings in movies and soap operas.  Aside...

There’s a lot that goes into estate planning, so it’s not a particularly simple process.  That said, there are some simple things you can keep in mind when gearing up to work with your Milford will and trust lawyer. Estate Planning Tip #1:  Make a Will When it comes to estate planning, one of the...

Connecticut estate lawyers are forever advising clients on the importance of powers of attorney.  These documents can be used to name the person in charge of making another’s medical decisions, or even to take care of someone’s finances in his or her stead.  There are a number of great reasons to employ the power of...

Much to the public’s shock and surprise, actor Michael Jace, best known for his role in the ‘The Shield,’ was charged with murder following the untimely death of his wife in May. According to reports, Jace called 911 on himself after allegedly shooting his wife in front of his small children. Besides the obvious trauma...

Will and trust lawyers in Milford see plenty of situations where parents who love their children are not entirely in love with their children’s spouses.  This can make the estate planning process a little tricky, because the spouse can add tension and stir up drama that wouldn’t have been there otherwise.  While some people include...

While trust lawyers in Milford have seen first-hand how important the right legal documents are, we also understand that there is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to estate planning. For example, the needs of one family will likely be completely different from those of another. Likewise, a certain single professional may benefit greatly from …

Talking to older or retired parents about their estate plan isn’t necessarily something we look forward to, but elder lawyers in Stratford have seen first-hand why it’s so important.  Of course you don’t want to think about your parents’ death or to come across as insensitive or greedy.  On the other hand, though, ignoring these...

So many Americans are pet owners, and estate lawyers in Milford have various ways of helping their clients to care for these pets.  To be honest, it’s pretty common to overlook the potential need to plan for a pet after your death, but it’s something that more and more people are recognizing as an integral...

Estate planning lawyers in Milford work with clients at all different stages of life.  For example, many couples realize the importance of meeting with an estate planning lawyer before getting married.  While things are rarely straight forward (every situation is unique, after all), they can get pretty complicated in cases where one or both of...