How to Avoid the Need for a Probate Lawyer in Shelton
February 4, 2014
If you are dealing with an estate that has to go through the probate process in Connecticut, your smartest move is likely going to be to work with a Shelton probate lawyer. There are cases where very simple estates will move through fairly easily, but there is still a matter of paperwork, accounting, etc. to...
Read blogWhat to Expect from Estate Planning Part II | Will and Trust Lawyers In Milford
January 22, 2014
This is the second in a series of articles on what to expect when you work with your Milford Will and Trust lawyer. Each article will cover several of the topics that you will need to consider to make a plan that works for your needs. Our last article looked at several things you will...
Read blogProactive Planning With a Probate Lawyer In New Haven Helps To Avoid Will Contests
December 27, 2013
Probate lawyers in New Haven work with their clients to put together plans that clearly explain what the client wants. At least, that’s the hope. When it comes to the administration of a will, however, there are several instances where a will is contested, often by an adult child of the decedent. One of the...
Read blogWhen To Contact a Trust and Estates Lawyer In Stratford
December 18, 2013
There are times in life when it is obvious that people in the Stratford area should start meeting with a trust and estates attorney. For example, it’s more obvious that seniors need to get their estates in order than younger people do. While some situations are more urgent than others, there are actually quite a...
Read blogThe Downside to Annuities From a Milford Trust Lawyer’s Perspective
December 12, 2013
When it comes to annuities, trust lawyers in Milford, Connecticut do at times recommend these financial products for their clients…and they may be a great choice for you. This particular article is just to offer some additional food for thought on making decisions regarding whether or not annuities are wise additions to your overall estate …
Read blogWhat to Expect from Estate Planning in Shelton Part I
December 3, 2013
This is the first in a series of articles on what to expect when you work with your Shelton estate planning lawyer. Each article will cover several of the topics that you will need to consider to make a plan that works for your needs. Estate planning lawyers in Shelton, as well as around the...
Read blogEstate Planning Thoughts for Unmarried Couples | Trust Lawyers In Shelton
November 29, 2013
Trust lawyers in Shelton work with unmarried couples to help protect their assets and their partners’ interests should one of them pass away. The way that federal and state laws are set up, it is customary for a spouse to receive assets of an estate through the probate process. Unfortunately, things are far less cut-and-dry …
Read blogTalk With Your Trumbull Elder Lawyer about Recent Medicare Changes
November 26, 2013
Recent changes to Medicare are giving elder lawyers and their clients some new options, and you may want to meet with your Connecticut attorney to see if they apply to you. A class-action lawsuit was brought, and the proposed settlement has some big implications for those with disabilities and chronic conditions. For decades, standard Medicare...
Read blogEstate Planning in Milford Should Include Your Pets
November 19, 2013
Wills and trust attorneys in Milford see a variety of situations both before and after our clients pass away. While family bickering and grief are certainly a darker aspect to what we do, there is another situation that often brings about difficulty. What happens to a pet when you pass away? This isn’t something that...
Read blogInformation to Give the Trustee of Your Estate
November 12, 2013
One of the jobs of a New Haven trust lawyer is to help clients choose the person who will be responsible for a trust that has been set up. The trustee has several very important jobs, and things will go smoother if he or she is aware of these responsibilities up front. Here is some...
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