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

October 15, 2025

Franklin Drazen

Trumbull estate planning lawyer explains how to properly document valuables before passing them on as an inheritance.

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

October 8, 2025

Steven Rubin

New Haven estate planning lawyer help you understand this crucial decision that protects both you and your family.

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When Real Estate Gets Stuck in Probate: Insights From a New Haven Probate Lawyer

September 29, 2025

Franklin Drazen

New Haven probate lawyers explain how to avoid real estate sale delays in probate with proper planning.

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How to Help an Aging Parent Downsize Their Home: 3 Compassionate Tips From a Milford Elder Lawyer

September 23, 2025

Steven Rubin

Milford elder lawyer Steven Rubin guides families through the challenges of helping an aging parent downsize their home.

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Milford estate lawyer Franklin Drazen shares five essential things to understand before creating your will.

5 Things to Know When Creating Your First Will in Milford

September 17, 2025

Franklin Drazen

Milford estate lawyer

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

September 8, 2025

Steven Rubin

Trumbull estate lawyer Steven Rubin explains your options when creating a Power of Attorney.

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

August 29, 2025

Franklin Drazen

New Haven County estate planning attorney dicussess the OBBA and walks through what changed, who still needs to think about taxes.

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Pet Planning Basics: How to Make Sure Your Best Friend Is Safe if Something Happens to You

August 25, 2025

Steven Rubin

Milford will and trust lawyer shares practical steps to guarantee that the animal who depends on you today will be protected tomorrow.

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

August 14, 2025

Franklin Drazen

Trumbull estate planning attorney explains the laws around leaving an inheritance to stepchildren.

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

August 5, 2025

Franklin Drazen

Milford probate lawyer looks at the most common situations where an official death certificate is required.

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Durable Power of Attorney for Elderly Parents: What You Need to Know in Milford

July 29, 2025

Franklin Drazen

Milford elder law attorney discusses how to properly set up a Durable POA for seamless care and financial management.

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

July 22, 2025

Steven Rubin

A New Haven estate planning attorney explains why our will remains an essential tool even if you have no heirs.

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

July 15, 2025

Franklin Drazen

A Trumbull estate planning lawyer discusses why summer is an opportune time to begin your estate plan.

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

July 8, 2025

Steven Rubin

Attorney Steven Rubin shares essential questions to ask during your initial consultation with a Milford estate planning attorney.

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

June 29, 2025

Franklin Drazen

Milford elder law attorney explains the importance of legal preparation that protects your loved one's wishes, finances, and dignity after a diagnosis.

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

June 22, 2025

Steven Rubin

Milford elder law attorney discusses the powerful benefit can change how you approach caregiving and long-term care within your estate plan.

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Coming of Age: Essential Legal Documents Every New Graduate Needs | New Haven County Will and Trust Lawyer

June 17, 2025

Franklin Drazen

New Haven County will and trust lawyer shares how a few simple legal documents can provide crucial protection and peace of mind for both you and your new adult child.

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Beyond the Will: Why a Trumbull Trust Lawyer Should Be Your Family's Next Call

June 9, 2025

Steven Rubin

A Trumbull trust lawyer explains why why contacting a trust lawyer is crucial for protecting your assets, family, and long-term financial goa

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How to Update Your Estate Plan When a Beneficiary Passes Away: Guidance from a Milford Will and Trust Lawyer

May 29, 2025

Franklin Drazen

Milford will and trust lawyer shares compassionate guidance on updating your estate plan following the loss of a beneficiary.

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Temporary Guardians vs. Permanent Guardians: A Trumbull Will Lawyer Explains the Difference

May 22, 2025

Steven Rubin

Trumbull will lawyer clarifies the critical differences between types of guardians.

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

May 15, 2025

Franklin Drazen

Stratford estate lawyer explains one of the most misunderstood (and powerful) aspects of estate planning.

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Why New Haven County Executors Can Be Personally Liable for Estate Debts

May 8, 2025

Steven Rubin

New Haven County probate lawyer explains how executors can protect themselves from personal liability for estate debts.

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Beyond the Will: Why Trusts Matter for Families with Kids | A Milford Trust Attorney Explains

April 29, 2025

Franklin Drazen

Milford Trust Attorney explains how trusts go far beyond what a basic will can accomplish, especially for families with minor children.

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

April 23, 2025

Steven Rubin

New Haven trust and estate lawyer discusses how the trust ownership structure can offer valuable benefits for your LLC.

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A Milford Will Lawyer's Guide: Protecting Your Children When You're a Single or Divorced Parent

April 15, 2025

Franklin Drazen

Milford will lawyer explains how naming guardians is one of the most profound acts of love single parents can give their children.

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