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...

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...

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...

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...

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 …

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...

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 …

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...

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...

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...