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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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