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Do Transfer on Death Accounts Mean I Don’t Need an Estate Plan?
August 22nd, 2023
Transfer on death accounts (TODs) or Payable on Death Designations (PODs) can help transfer property to your loved ones without involving the Connecticut probate court. This makes them a useful tool in your estate planning tool belt, but using transf…
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The Connection Between Business Credit and Personal Credit
August 17th, 2023
Business owners looking to leverage their assets to build their companies often need to develop business credit lines separate from their personal credit histories. Understanding the connection between business credit and personal credit is key to cr…
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Life After Divorce: Steps to Rebuild Your Life
August 7th, 2023
Rebuilding your life after divorce can be like starting from square one. You may just be happy the legal process is over, or you might wonder where to even begin. Here are some legal and lifestyle steps you can take to start healing after divorce, so…
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Categories: Divorce
What Does "In the Best Interest of the Child" Actually Mean?
June 14th, 2023
In the course of any divorce involving children or unmarried custody case, parents will likely hear their lawyers or the judges refer to doing what is “in the best interest of the child.” But what does a child’s best interests actually mean…
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Categories: Child Custody
What to Include in a Connecticut Will
May 26th, 2023
When Connecticut residents come to estate planning attorneys, they often ask what to include in their will. A last will and testament is fully customizable to meet your needs, but there are certain provisions that you generally need to include. Here…
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Categories: Wills
Connecticut No-Fault Divorce
May 12th, 2023
In Connecticut, anyone who wants a divorce is legally entitled to get one. You can’t be forced to stay in a marriage against your wishes once the relationship has broken down. This is what is commonly called Connecticut no-fault divorce. Is Connect…
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Categories: Divorce
Connecticut Custody Plans: How to Pick a Visitation Plan for Your Family
April 30th, 2023
Custody and visitation are often the most hotly debated parts of a couple’s divorce. However, taking a practical look at your family’s needs, resources, and schedules, can help you pick a parenting schedule that works for you and your children. T…
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Categories: Child Custody
How to Get Ready for Your Consultation with a Bankruptcy Lawyer
April 14th, 2023
Making the decision to talk to a bankruptcy attorney can be hard. You may have emotional, practical, and financial concerns about filing for bankruptcy. Many of those concerns can be answered during a free initial consultation. Knowing how to get rea…
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Categories: Bankruptcy
How Are 401(k), IRA & Pension Assets Divided in a Connecticut Divorce?
March 24th, 2023
Married couples often pool their efforts, and their resources, to accumulate a “nest egg” of retirement assets they plan to use in their old age. But what happens to the 401(k), IRA and pension assets in a divorce? Does it matter whose name they…
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Categories: Divorce
How to Minimize Probate Court Involvement with Estate Planning
March 15th, 2023
When you pass away, you don’t want the Connecticut probate court standing between your family and your assets. Using thoughtful financial strategies while you are alive can help to minimize probate court involvement with estate planning. This will…
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Categories: Estate Planning
