estate planning

Can My Out-of-State Child Serve as My Executor or Power of Attorney? What CT families should know

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September 2, 2026

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Franklin Drazen

Leaving Unequal Inheritances Without Leaving Conflict Behind

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August 26, 2026

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Steven Rubin

Why Your Will May Not Control Your 401(k): Beneficiary Designations Explained

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August 12, 2026

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Franklin Drazen

Who Pays the Mortgage and Bills While an Estate Is Being Settled in Connecticut?

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August 5, 2026

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Steven Rubin

Does a Will Avoid Probate? Understanding One of the Most Common Estate Planning Myths in Connecticut

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July 17, 2026

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Franklin Drazen

How Is Personal Property Handled When Someone Dies in Connecticut? What Families Often Don't Expect

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June 29, 2026

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Steven Rubin

When One Child Does All the Caregiving: What a Trumbull Estate Planning Attorney Wants You to Address Now

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June 15, 2026

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Franklin Drazen

What to Know Before Leaving Your Loved One a Life Estate in Connecticut

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June 9, 2026

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Steven Rubin

"I Don't Trust My Kids to Handle My Estate." You Have More Options Than You Think.

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May 18, 2026

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Franklin Drazen

How Trusts Affect Estate Administration in New Haven County After Death

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April 16, 2026

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Franklin Drazen

What Happens When Inherited Wealth in Milford is Poorly Protected?

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April 9, 2026

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Steven Rubin

How Are Trust Assets Identified and Valued in Connecticut? Understanding Complexities and Procedures

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March 31, 2026

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Franklin Drazen

Understanding What Happens When Parts of an Estate Plan Contradict in Connecticut

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March 25, 2026

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Steven Rubin

How Estate Planning in New Haven Guides Responsible Inheritances for Families

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March 9, 2026

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Steven Rubin

Tenancy in Common vs. Joint Tenancy: What Happens to Property When a Co-Owner Dies? Insights from a New Haven Estate Lawyer

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February 27, 2026

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Franklin Drazen

Divorce-Proofing Your Legacy: How a Spendthrift Clause Protects Your Family Assets

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February 23, 2026

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Steven Rubin

Inheriting as a Minor: Why Your Child Might Need a Judge's Permission to Use Their Own Money - Guidance from a Trumbull Will Lawyer

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February 16, 2026

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Franklin Drazen

Unmarried Couples and Estate Planning: How to Protect Your Partner Without a Marriage License - Advice from a Milford Estate Lawyer

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February 11, 2026

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Steven Rubin

How a Living Trust Keeps Assets Safe from Your Heirs' Creditors: Protection Strategies from a Milford Trusts and Estates Attorney

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January 29, 2026

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Franklin Drazen

When Is the Best Time to Update a Will? Guidance from a New Haven Will Attorney

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January 15, 2026

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Franklin Drazen

Your 2026 Estate Planning Checklist: 5 Things to Review Now with a Milford Will and Trust Attorney

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January 8, 2026

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Steven Rubin

Is a Living Trust Worth It? A New Haven Estate Lawyer's Perspective

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December 29, 2025

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Franklin Drazen

Is It Too Late to Create an Estate Plan if You're on Hospice? A Trumbull Will Lawyer Explains

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December 22, 2025

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Steven Rubin

Navigating the Loss of a Loved One During the Holidays: Practical Guidance from a Milford Estate Lawyer

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December 16, 2025

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Franklin Drazen

Physical Gold and Silver in Your Estate Plan: Advice from a Milford Estate Lawyer

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December 9, 2025

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Steven Rubin

Trumbull Estate Lawyer: How to Make a Revocable Living Trust

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November 29, 2025

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Franklin Drazen

When Should You Involve Your Adult Children in the Estate Planning Process?

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November 17, 2025

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Franklin Drazen

What Bills Need to Be Paid After a Loved One Dies? A Milford Probate Attorney Explains

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November 11, 2025

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Steven Rubin

Passing on Diamonds and Gems: What Your Trumbull Estate Planning Should Include

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October 15, 2025

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Franklin Drazen

Who Should Make Decisions When You Can't? Choosing Your Financial Power of Attorney

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October 8, 2025

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Steven Rubin

5 Things to Know When Creating Your First Will in Milford

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September 17, 2025

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Franklin Drazen

Can I Limit What My Power of Attorney Can Do with My Finances? Trumbull Estate Lawyer Advice

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September 8, 2025

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Steven Rubin

Estate Tax Planning 2026: What the “Big Beautiful Bill” Means for Your Estate Plan in New Haven County

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August 29, 2025

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Franklin Drazen

Do I Have to Leave My Stepchildren an Inheritance? Advice from a Trumbull Estate Planning Lawyer

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August 14, 2025

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Franklin Drazen

Death Certificates: 15 Reasons You’ll Need One After a Loved One Dies — Guidance from a Milford Probate Lawyer

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August 5, 2025

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Franklin Drazen

Estate Planning in New Haven: Why a Will is Crucial Without Direct Heirs

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July 22, 2025

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Steven Rubin

Seize the Moment: Why a Relaxed Summer Pace is Perfect for Creating Your Trumbull Estate Plan

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July 15, 2025

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Franklin Drazen

"Estate Lawyer Near Me": 6 Essential Questions to Ask Your Milford Estate Planning Attorney

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July 8, 2025

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Steven Rubin

Beyond the Diagnosis: A Legal Roadmap for Families Facing Cognitive Decline | Milford Elder Law Attorney

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June 29, 2025

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Franklin Drazen

Veterans Aid and Attendance Benefits: A Valuable Tool in Your 2025 Estate Plan | Milford Elder Law Attorney

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June 22, 2025

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Steven Rubin

What Does Step-Up in Basis Mean? A Stratford Estate Lawyer Explains

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May 15, 2025

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Franklin Drazen

Can A Trust Own An LLC? A New Haven Trust and Estate Lawyer Explains

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April 23, 2025

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Steven Rubin

Estate Planning for LGBTQ Couples: A New Haven Estate Planning Attorney Explains How to Protect Your Rights and Choices

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March 6, 2025

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Steven Rubin

Can You Change Your Power of Attorney? A Trumbull Estate Planning Lawyer Explains

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February 20, 2025

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Steven Rubin

Can I Put My House in a Trust if I Have a Mortgage? A Milford Trust Lawyer Explains

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February 7, 2025

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Steven Rubin

Beyond the Basic Will: 3 Hidden Drawbacks of Will-Only Planning - Insights from a Milford Estate Planning Lawyer

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January 29, 2025

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Franklin Drazen

Cryptocurrency and Your Legacy: A Trumbull Will and Trust Lawyer's Guide to Protecting Your Digital Assets

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January 22, 2025

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Steven Rubin

New Year, New Peace of Mind: A New Haven Will Lawyer's Guide for the Chronic Procrastinator

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January 16, 2025

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Franklin Drazen

Navigating Reverse Mortgages in Estate Administration: Guidance from a Milford Estate Administration Lawyer

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January 7, 2025

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Steven Rubin

Your 2025 Estate Planning Checklist: A Milford Will and Trust Lawyer's Guide to Starting the Year Right

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December 12, 2024

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Franklin Drazen

New Haven Estate Administration Lawyer Explains: Why Estates Sometimes Need to Be Reopened

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December 5, 2024

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Steven Rubin

Naughty List Dilemma: A Trumbull Will Lawyer's Guide to Disinheriting an Heir

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November 28, 2024

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Steven Rubin

Pour Some Knowledge on It: A Trumbull Will Attorney Explains Pour-Over Wills

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October 29, 2024

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Franklin Drazen

The Crucial Role of Witnesses in Will Creation: Insights from a Milford Will Lawyer

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October 22, 2024

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Steven Rubin

Mama June Custody Ruling: A Wake-Up Call for Parents on Estate Planning

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October 16, 2024

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Franklin Drazen

The "Death Binder": Your Final Gift to Loved Ones (A New Haven Probate Lawyer's Guide)

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August 28, 2024

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Franklin Drazen

Treasures or Troubles? A Milford Estate Planning Lawyer's Guide to Handling Collectibles

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August 21, 2024

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Steven Rubin

Why Every Parent of a Minor Child Should Name Legal Guardians: Advice from a Milford Guardianship Lawyer

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August 14, 2024

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Franklin Drazen

Who's the Boss? You Are, With Help from an Estate Planning Attorney in Trumbull

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July 30, 2024

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Franklin Drazen

The Clock is Ticking: Register Your Business and Estate Planning Entities Under the Corporate Transparency Act

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July 8, 2024

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Steven Rubin

Milford Will Lawyer: Why Well-Intentioned Advice Isn't Enough for Estate Planning

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June 27, 2024

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Franklin Drazen

Trumbull Will Lawyer: Leaving Your Estate to a Caregiver – Protecting Your Wishes & Preventing Family Disputes

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June 6, 2024

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Steven Rubin

Don't Let 'What Ifs' Prevent Your Estate Planning: Find Peace of Mind with a Milford Will Lawyer

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May 29, 2024

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Franklin Drazen

Considering Whole-Body Donation: What to Know and How to Plan Ahead With a Trumbull Estate Lawyer

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May 22, 2024

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Steven Rubin

Gambling and Inheritances: Protecting Your Child and Your Legacy with a New Haven Trust Lawyer

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May 15, 2024

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Franklin Drazen

Customized Estate Plans vs. DIY: Why It Matters for Your Legacy | Milford Will Lawyer

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April 22, 2024

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Steven Rubin

Milford Trust Lawyer Answers, “Can I Bypass My Children and Leave My Inheritance Directly to My Grandchildren?”

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April 8, 2024

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Steven Rubin

3 Key Benefits of a Revocable Living Trust: Why You Need a Milford Estate Lawyer

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March 21, 2024

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Steven Rubin

Life Insurance: A Vital Piece of Your Estate Plan – Insights from a Milford Estate Planning Lawyer

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March 14, 2024

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Franklin Drazen

Don't Let Your Family Face a Cinderella Situation: Talk "Happily Ever After" Remarriage Planning with a Trumbull Will Lawyer

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March 7, 2024

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Steven Rubin

Who Needs a Copy of My Will? Insights from Your Trumbull Estate Lawyer

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February 28, 2024

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Franklin Drazen

New Haven Will Lawyer Answers, “Can You Name More Than One Executor for Your Will?”

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February 14, 2024

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Franklin Drazen

Beyond Wills and Wealth: The Crucial Lesson from Jay Leno's Conservatorship Case

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February 1, 2024

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Steven Rubin

Milford Will Lawyer on Estate Rights in Blended Families: Understanding Your Stepchild’s Inheritance

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January 18, 2024

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Steven Rubin

New Year—Name Guardians for Your Kids (or Grandkids!)

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January 11, 2024

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Franklin Drazen

Navigating New Haven County Probate: Becoming the Executor When There’s No Will

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January 4, 2024

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Steven Rubin

Protecting Your Legacy: Safeguarding Inheritance from a Spendthrift Beneficiary

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December 21, 2023

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Steven Rubin

Trumbull Estate Lawyer on Navigating Changes to Your Power of Attorney

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December 14, 2023

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Franklin Drazen

Deciphering the Corporate Transparency Act: Insights for Milford Business Owners as Year-End Approaches

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December 8, 2023

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Steven Rubin

What Assets Make Up My Estate? Insights from a Milford Estate Lawyer

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November 29, 2023

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Franklin Drazen

Why "I'll Get to It Later" Doesn't Work in Estate Planning: Insights from a Milford Will Lawyer

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November 17, 2023

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Steven Rubin

How Financially Savvy Should Your Trustee Be? Insights from a Trumbull Trust Attorney

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November 16, 2023

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Franklin Drazen

Understanding Estate Debts and Life Insurance: Insights from a Milford Probate Attorney

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October 30, 2023

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Franklin Drazen

Steps to Take After Inheriting Valuable Jewelry: Guidance from a Trumbull Estate Planning Lawyer

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October 16, 2023

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Franklin Drazen

Co-Owned Bank Accounts and Divorce: Is Your Parent's Money at Risk? Insights from Milford Estate Planning Lawyers

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October 10, 2023

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Steven Rubin

Why Your Bank Might Reject Your Power of Attorney: Insights from a Trumbull Estate Lawyer

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September 28, 2023

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Franklin Drazen

New Haven Inheritance Lawyer Answers, “Who Gets Ownership of My Loved One’s Storage Unit After Their Death?”

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September 22, 2023

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Steven Rubin

ALS and Estate Planning: Essential Documents to Create After Diagnosis

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September 12, 2023

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Steven Rubin

How Does Putting My Home in a Trust Affect Selling it in New Haven County?

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August 23, 2023

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Steven Rubin

5 Reasons to Prioritize Creating Your Estate Plan with a Will Lawyer in Milford

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August 9, 2023

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Steven Rubin

The Delicate Subject of Disinheritance: To Explain or Not to Explain

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July 31, 2023

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Franklin Drazen

Navigating the Inheritance Rights of Stepchildren: Ensuring Your Loved Ones Are Protected

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July 24, 2023

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Steven Rubin

Estate Planning and Asset Protection: Essential Insights for New Haven Landlords

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July 11, 2023

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Steven Rubin

Creating an Inclusive Estate Plan for Blended Families with Adopted Children: Insights from Trumbull Will Lawyers

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June 24, 2023

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Steven Rubin

Milford Estate Attorneys on When to Revoke a Power of Attorney: Key Reasons to Consider

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June 12, 2023

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Steven Rubin

Protecting Your Genetic Legacy: Why You Need to Discuss Embryos and Genetic Material with Your Milford Estate Planning Attorney

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May 23, 2023

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Steven Rubin

New Haven Trust and Estates Lawyer on How to Use Trusts to Protect Your Children's Future

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May 16, 2023

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Franklin Drazen

Milford Will and Trust Lawyers: Why Burial Plots Don't Need to Be Included in Your Living Trust

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May 11, 2023

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Steven Rubin

Milford Will and Trust Lawyers on Making Your Funeral Wishes Part of Your Estate Plan

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April 18, 2023

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Steven Rubin

Choosing a Third-Party Trustee: The Benefits and Advantages From a New Haven Trust Lawyer

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April 10, 2023

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Steven Rubin

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Can My Out-of-State Child Serve as My Executor or Power of Attorney? What CT families should know

Leaving Unequal Inheritances Without Leaving Conflict Behind

Why Your Will May Not Control Your 401(k): Beneficiary Designations Explained

Who Pays the Mortgage and Bills While an Estate Is Being Settled in Connecticut?

Does a Will Avoid Probate? Understanding One of the Most Common Estate Planning Myths in Connecticut

How Is Personal Property Handled When Someone Dies in Connecticut? What Families Often Don't Expect

When One Child Does All the Caregiving: What a Trumbull Estate Planning Attorney Wants You to Address Now

What to Know Before Leaving Your Loved One a Life Estate in Connecticut

"I Don't Trust My Kids to Handle My Estate." You Have More Options Than You Think.

How Trusts Affect Estate Administration in New Haven County After Death

What Happens When Inherited Wealth in Milford is Poorly Protected?

How Are Trust Assets Identified and Valued in Connecticut? Understanding Complexities and Procedures

Understanding What Happens When Parts of an Estate Plan Contradict in Connecticut

How Estate Planning in New Haven Guides Responsible Inheritances for Families

Tenancy in Common vs. Joint Tenancy: What Happens to Property When a Co-Owner Dies? Insights from a New Haven Estate Lawyer

Divorce-Proofing Your Legacy: How a Spendthrift Clause Protects Your Family Assets

Inheriting as a Minor: Why Your Child Might Need a Judge's Permission to Use Their Own Money - Guidance from a Trumbull Will Lawyer

Unmarried Couples and Estate Planning: How to Protect Your Partner Without a Marriage License - Advice from a Milford Estate Lawyer

How a Living Trust Keeps Assets Safe from Your Heirs' Creditors: Protection Strategies from a Milford Trusts and Estates Attorney

When Is the Best Time to Update a Will? Guidance from a New Haven Will Attorney

Your 2026 Estate Planning Checklist: 5 Things to Review Now with a Milford Will and Trust Attorney

Is a Living Trust Worth It? A New Haven Estate Lawyer's Perspective

Is It Too Late to Create an Estate Plan if You're on Hospice? A Trumbull Will Lawyer Explains

Navigating the Loss of a Loved One During the Holidays: Practical Guidance from a Milford Estate Lawyer

Physical Gold and Silver in Your Estate Plan: Advice from a Milford Estate Lawyer

Trumbull Estate Lawyer: How to Make a Revocable Living Trust

When Should You Involve Your Adult Children in the Estate Planning Process?

What Bills Need to Be Paid After a Loved One Dies? A Milford Probate Attorney Explains

Passing on Diamonds and Gems: What Your Trumbull Estate Planning Should Include

Who Should Make Decisions When You Can't? Choosing Your Financial Power of Attorney

5 Things to Know When Creating Your First Will in Milford

Can I Limit What My Power of Attorney Can Do with My Finances? Trumbull Estate Lawyer Advice

Estate Tax Planning 2026: What the “Big Beautiful Bill” Means for Your Estate Plan in New Haven County

Do I Have to Leave My Stepchildren an Inheritance? Advice from a Trumbull Estate Planning Lawyer

Death Certificates: 15 Reasons You’ll Need One After a Loved One Dies — Guidance from a Milford Probate Lawyer

Estate Planning in New Haven: Why a Will is Crucial Without Direct Heirs

Seize the Moment: Why a Relaxed Summer Pace is Perfect for Creating Your Trumbull Estate Plan

"Estate Lawyer Near Me": 6 Essential Questions to Ask Your Milford Estate Planning Attorney

Beyond the Diagnosis: A Legal Roadmap for Families Facing Cognitive Decline | Milford Elder Law Attorney

Veterans Aid and Attendance Benefits: A Valuable Tool in Your 2025 Estate Plan | Milford Elder Law Attorney

What Does Step-Up in Basis Mean? A Stratford Estate Lawyer Explains

Can A Trust Own An LLC? A New Haven Trust and Estate Lawyer Explains

Estate Planning for LGBTQ Couples: A New Haven Estate Planning Attorney Explains How to Protect Your Rights and Choices

Can You Change Your Power of Attorney? A Trumbull Estate Planning Lawyer Explains

Can I Put My House in a Trust if I Have a Mortgage? A Milford Trust Lawyer Explains

Beyond the Basic Will: 3 Hidden Drawbacks of Will-Only Planning - Insights from a Milford Estate Planning Lawyer

Cryptocurrency and Your Legacy: A Trumbull Will and Trust Lawyer's Guide to Protecting Your Digital Assets

New Year, New Peace of Mind: A New Haven Will Lawyer's Guide for the Chronic Procrastinator

Navigating Reverse Mortgages in Estate Administration: Guidance from a Milford Estate Administration Lawyer

Your 2025 Estate Planning Checklist: A Milford Will and Trust Lawyer's Guide to Starting the Year Right

New Haven Estate Administration Lawyer Explains: Why Estates Sometimes Need to Be Reopened

Naughty List Dilemma: A Trumbull Will Lawyer's Guide to Disinheriting an Heir

Pour Some Knowledge on It: A Trumbull Will Attorney Explains Pour-Over Wills

The Crucial Role of Witnesses in Will Creation: Insights from a Milford Will Lawyer

Mama June Custody Ruling: A Wake-Up Call for Parents on Estate Planning

The "Death Binder": Your Final Gift to Loved Ones (A New Haven Probate Lawyer's Guide)

Treasures or Troubles? A Milford Estate Planning Lawyer's Guide to Handling Collectibles

Why Every Parent of a Minor Child Should Name Legal Guardians: Advice from a Milford Guardianship Lawyer

Who's the Boss? You Are, With Help from an Estate Planning Attorney in Trumbull

The Clock is Ticking: Register Your Business and Estate Planning Entities Under the Corporate Transparency Act

Milford Will Lawyer: Why Well-Intentioned Advice Isn't Enough for Estate Planning

Trumbull Will Lawyer: Leaving Your Estate to a Caregiver – Protecting Your Wishes & Preventing Family Disputes

Don't Let 'What Ifs' Prevent Your Estate Planning: Find Peace of Mind with a Milford Will Lawyer

Considering Whole-Body Donation: What to Know and How to Plan Ahead With a Trumbull Estate Lawyer

Gambling and Inheritances: Protecting Your Child and Your Legacy with a New Haven Trust Lawyer

Customized Estate Plans vs. DIY: Why It Matters for Your Legacy | Milford Will Lawyer

Milford Trust Lawyer Answers, “Can I Bypass My Children and Leave My Inheritance Directly to My Grandchildren?”

3 Key Benefits of a Revocable Living Trust: Why You Need a Milford Estate Lawyer

Life Insurance: A Vital Piece of Your Estate Plan – Insights from a Milford Estate Planning Lawyer

Don't Let Your Family Face a Cinderella Situation: Talk "Happily Ever After" Remarriage Planning with a Trumbull Will Lawyer

Who Needs a Copy of My Will? Insights from Your Trumbull Estate Lawyer

New Haven Will Lawyer Answers, “Can You Name More Than One Executor for Your Will?”

Beyond Wills and Wealth: The Crucial Lesson from Jay Leno's Conservatorship Case

Milford Will Lawyer on Estate Rights in Blended Families: Understanding Your Stepchild’s Inheritance

New Year—Name Guardians for Your Kids (or Grandkids!)

Navigating New Haven County Probate: Becoming the Executor When There’s No Will

Protecting Your Legacy: Safeguarding Inheritance from a Spendthrift Beneficiary

Trumbull Estate Lawyer on Navigating Changes to Your Power of Attorney

Deciphering the Corporate Transparency Act: Insights for Milford Business Owners as Year-End Approaches

Death Certificates: 15 Reasons You’ll Need One After a Loved One Dies — Guidance from a Milford Probate Lawyer