When you walk into a Trumbull estate planning lawyer’s office, you are going to hear some terms that are either completely new to you or that sound like something out of an old movie.  It’s a good idea to have some understanding of these terms ahead of time so you don’t spend time doing anything...

For parents of children with disabilities, whether minor or adult, it’s a good idea to take the extra step of meeting with a Stratford special needs planning attorney.  This gives you the opportunity to set up the best possible scenario for your child if you are no longer able to provide care for him or...

Just as everywhere else in the country, folks in Milford often put off their estate planning for many reasons.  Whether it’s facing your own mortality, or that of your parents, the prospect of needing a will or trust isn’t something that many of us want to think about.  The reality, though, is that when we...

A small business is a part of your identity, not to mention your livelihood.  Business planning lawyers in Orange look to protect both aspects of this should you die or become incapacitated.  Advanced planning is one of the smartest things that you can do to ensure that your small business meets the goals you have...

Even if someone has a will in place, it’s still quite likely that his or her estate will need to be overseen by a good probate attorney in Trumbull. These professionals understand the incredibly complex process that goes along with closing out someone’s estate after he or she has passed away. Those who have worked …

Clients come to their estate planning lawyers in Milford with a desire to make a difference to the next generation.  Obviously, there is a need to plan for children and grandchildren, but many Milford residents are also looking for ways to benefit their favorite organizations.  Charitable giving provides an opportunity to do something good for...

The decision of who to appoint as your executor or trustee is a huge one, and we’ve talked about it a bit in the past.  Still, it’s important to make sure that you have the information you need to make the right choice with your Milford estate lawyer.  This person will hold incredible responsibility for...

This is the fourth in a series of articles on what to expect when you work with your Milford estate planning lawyer.  Each article will cover several of the topics that you will need to consider to make a plan that works for your needs. In this series, we have covered estate planning considerations for...

Franklin Drazen of Drazen Law Group, LLC has recently received the honor of being named a 2014 Connecticut Super Lawyer. This is the 4th year that Drazen, a trust and estates lawyer in New Haven County has received the award. Milford, CT – Franklin Drazen of Drazen Law Group, LLC has recently received the honor...

A Stratford Will and Trust Lawyer can make sure that you have all of your ducks in a row so that if you become incapacitated or die, your loved ones will know how to manage your estate and follow your wishes.  Laws in Connecticut vary from those found around the country, which is why you …

This is the third in a series of articles on what to expect when you work with your Milford estate planning lawyer.  Each article will cover several of the topics you will need to consider to make a plan that works for your needs. In the previous two editions of this series, we looked at...

A Stratford Will and Trust Lawyer can make sure that you have all of your ducks in a row so that if you become incapacitated or die, your loved ones will know how to manage your estate and follow your wishes.  Laws in Connecticut vary from those found around the country, which is why you …

If you are dealing with an estate that has to go through the probate process in Connecticut, your smartest move is likely going to be to work with a Shelton probate lawyer.  There are cases where very simple estates will move through fairly easily, but there is still a matter of paperwork, accounting, etc. to...

This is the second in a series of articles on what to expect when you work with your Milford Will and Trust lawyer.  Each article will cover several of the topics that you will need to consider to make a plan that works for your needs. Our last article looked at several things you will...

Probate lawyers in New Haven work with their clients to put together plans that clearly explain what the client wants.  At least, that’s the hope.  When it comes to the administration of a will, however, there are several instances where a will is contested, often by an adult child of the decedent. One of the...

There are times in life when it is obvious that people in the Stratford area should start meeting with a trust and estates attorney.  For example, it’s more obvious that seniors need to get their estates in order than younger people do.  While some situations are more urgent than others, there are actually quite a...

When it comes to annuities, trust lawyers in Milford, Connecticut do at times recommend these financial products for their clients…and they may be a great choice for you.  This particular article is just to offer some additional food for thought on making decisions regarding whether or not annuities are wise additions to your overall estate …

This is the first in a series of articles on what to expect when you work with your Shelton estate planning lawyer.  Each article will cover several of the topics that  you will need to consider to make a plan that works for your needs. Estate planning lawyers in Shelton, as well as around the...

Trust lawyers in Shelton work with unmarried couples to help protect their assets and their partners’ interests should one of them pass away.  The way that federal and state laws are set up, it is customary for a spouse to receive assets of an estate through the probate process.  Unfortunately, things are far less cut-and-dry …

Recent changes to Medicare are giving elder lawyers and their clients some new options, and you may want to meet with your Connecticut attorney to see if they apply to you.  A class-action lawsuit was brought, and the proposed settlement has some big implications for those with disabilities and chronic conditions. For decades, standard Medicare...

Wills and trust attorneys in Milford see a variety of situations both before and after our clients pass away.  While family bickering and grief are certainly a darker aspect to what we do, there is another situation that often brings about difficulty.  What happens to a pet when you pass away? This isn’t something that...

One of the jobs of a New Haven trust lawyer is to help clients choose the person who will be responsible for a trust that has been set up.  The trustee has several very important jobs, and things will go smoother if he or she is aware of these responsibilities up front.  Here is some...

There are so many considerations to make when doing your estate planning, and it can get downright confusing.  Suddenly you’re talking about assets and investments, wills and trusts, life insurance and death taxes.  No wonder people turn to their estate planning lawyers in Milford for help. In order to de-mystify at least one of these...

Despite the best efforts of wills and trusts lawyers in Milford, there are times when a will is challenged.  There can be many reasons why this happens, and it is up to the courts to determine what is appropriate in these situations.  Some of these include: The will wasn’t signed The person creating the will...

One of the benefits of serving in the US military is health care through the Veterans Administration.  There are a variety of benefits available for both veterans and surviving spouses, and the criteria for each can vary.  Some estate planning attorneys and elder law attorneys in Trumbull work with veterans specifically in order to ensure...