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What Happens to the Debts of a Deceased Person

A person’s final days can be expensive. Nursing homes, hospice care, funeral and burial expenses can all eat into the financial legacy a person leaves when they die. Understanding what happens to the debts of a deceased person is important so you c… Read More
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Categories: Estate Planning
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Divorce Mediation Explained: What to Expect in Torrington, CT

You may have heard that divorce mediation can take a lot of the pain and conflict out of ending your marriage. If you are considering mediation as an alternative to traditional litigation, here’s what to expect from the process and your mediator al… Read More
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Categories: Divorce, Mediation
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Probate 101: A Clear, Step-by-Step Guide to Administering an Estate in Connecticut

When a loved one dies, you may find yourself playing a role you never anticipated as executor of that person’s estate. If the idea of probate court makes you feel confused and overwhelmed, this step-by-step guide to administering an estate in Conne… Read More
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Gray Divorce in CT: How Collaborative Approaches Help Couples Over 50

If you are one of the many Connecticut couples over 50 considering divorce, you may have concerns about what separating somewhat later in life will do to your prospects, your assets, and your retirement. Taking a collaborative approach to gray divorc… Read More
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Categories: Divorce
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When to Update Your Revocable Living Trust

If your estate plan includes a revocable living trust, you know how important it is to manage your assets carefully and keep everything up-to-date. But how frequently should you update your revocable living trust documents? Here is a guide to many of… Read More
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Categories: Estate Planning
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When to Update Your Will

Estate planning shouldn’t be a “one and done” process. Periodically revisiting your decisions with a knowledgeable estate planning attorney will help avoid any gaps or unintended omissions, and ensure that you update your will to account for an… Read More
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Categories: Estate Planning, Wills
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How Divorce Affects Your Estate Plan

Divorce and Your Estate Plan The end of a marriage affects everything from your living arrangements to who makes decisions for you in the case of emergencies. But if you are separated or considering ending your marriage, you may not have considered h… Read More
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Categories: Divorce, Estate Planning
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How to Avoid Common Pitfalls in Probate Administration

No one wants to cause problems for their loved ones after their death. The choices you make in your estate planning today could cause loved ones to experience additional delays and costs as they try to resolve your affairs and distribute your estate.… Read More
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Economic Pressure Ahead: Forecasting Rising Bankruptcy Rates

Over the last few years, it may feel like everything from national crises and natural disasters to personal instability have been adding up to put economic pressure on Connecticut families. With expenses on the rise and wage increases on pause, many… Read More
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Categories: Bankruptcy
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7 Tips for Effective Negotiation During Divorce Mediation

Many Connecticut divorces are resolved at the mediation stage, rather than going through the time, expense, and emotional strain of a trial. Understandably, parties come into their mediation session with no clear plan for what they want most or how t… Read More
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Categories: Divorce, Mediation