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Milford Estate Planning Attorney on What Widows Should Know about Remarriage

July 29, 2022

Franklin Drazen

Milford Estate Planning Attorney guides widows on the many aspects that need to be considered and planned for before getting remarried.

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What Is a Pour-Over Will?| New Haven County Probate Attorney

July 25, 2022

Steven Rubin

New Haven County probate attorney Steven Rubin explains what a pour-over will is and when it might be a helpful part of your estate plan.

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Palliative Care: Everything You Need to Know | New Haven Elder Law Attorney

July 15, 2022

Franklin Drazen

New Haven Elder Law Attorney Franklin Drazen explains what you need to know about palliative care for your elderly loved one.

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Trumbull Elder Lawyer Attorney on How to Help Your Loved One While Respecting Their Boundaries

July 11, 2022

Steven Rubin

Trumbull elder law attorney shares how you can walk the line between helping your elderly loved one and keeping their boundaries.

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How to Stay Connected with Your Loved One After They Move into a Nursing Home

June 28, 2022

Franklin Drazen

Milford elder law attorney Franklin Drazen shares advice on keeping in touch with your loved one one they enter a nursing home.

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Legacy Videos: What they Are and Why They Are Important

June 21, 2022

Steven Rubin

Milford attorney Steven Rubin explains what a legacy video is and how it can be an invaluable gift to your family in passing down your loved one's legacy.

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What Happens to My Spouse’s Social Security After They Die?

June 13, 2022

Franklin Drazen

Attorney Franklin Drazen explains your options and what you need to know about social security after your spouse dies.

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Milford Estate Planning Lawyer Discusses the Top Five Mistakes People Make When Setting Up a Trust

June 9, 2022

Steven Rubin

Are you thinking of setting up a trust? Milford estate planning lawyer Steven Rubin explains how to avoid common mistakes.

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New Haven Estate Planning Attorney on What You Should Know About Stepchildren and Your Estate Plan

May 30, 2022

Franklin Drazen

Do you have a blended family? New Haven estate planning attorney explains the right way to include your stepchildren in your estate plan.

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Milford Trust Lawyers: How Does Living Abroad Impact My Estate Plan?

May 23, 2022

Steven Rubin

Milford trust lawyers share important considerations about your estate plan if you're planning to move abroad.

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What to Know When Creating a Caregiver Contract | Trumbull Elder Law Attorney

May 18, 2022

Franklin Drazen

Trumbull elder law attorney explains how caregiver contract can establish the terms and responsibilities of the caregiving relationship.

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What You Should Know About Nursing Home Visitations After COVID | Milford Elder Law Attorney

May 8, 2022

Steven Rubin

Milford elder law attorney shares possible restrictions to be aware of when planning to visit a loved one in a nursing home.

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Milford Elder Law Attorney: What Is a Geriatric Care Manager and How Do They Help?

April 29, 2022

Franklin Drazen

Milford elder law attorney explains the role of a geriatric care manager and how they can help alleviate stress in caring for your loved one.

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Top Myths About Estate Planning in Your 30s and 40s |Milford Will Lawyers

April 21, 2022

Steven Rubin

Milford will lawyers will lawyers share the facts, benefits, and importance of estate planning for those in their 30s and 40s.

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Trumbull Special Needs Lawyers Outline Top Changes to Social Security Disability and SSI Payments in 2022

April 15, 2022

Franklin Drazen

Trumbull special needs lawyers explain big changes to Social Security Disability and SSI payments to help offset current inflation.

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New Haven County Estate Lawyer Answers, “What Do I Do If My Loved One Is Experiencing Dementia Without Having Written a Will?”

April 11, 2022

Steven Rubin

New Haven County estate lawyer Steven Rubin explains the options for your loved one who is experiencing dementia and doesn't have a will.

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Five Ways to Practice Self Care While Also Caring for Your Loved One | New Haven County Elder Lawyers

March 29, 2022

Franklin Drazen

Are you caring for an elderly loved one? .New Haven elder lawyers share ways to take care of yourself so you can be at your best.

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Best Ways to Plan Your Estate When You Have a Child with Special Needs

March 23, 2022

Steven Rubin

New Haven County special needs lawyers discuss the options and best ways to plan for the protection of your child with special needs.

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How Can Covid Impact My Estate Plan? | Trumbull Will Lawyer

March 17, 2022

Franklin Drazen

Trumbull will lawyer Franklin Drazen discusses possible impacts the Covid pandemic can have on your estate plan.

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Milford Elder Law Attorney on How to Pick the Right Long-Term Care Facility

March 9, 2022

Steven Rubin

Milford elder law attorney shares what to look for and watch out for in choosing a long-term care facility for your elderly loved one.

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Milford Estate Planning Attorney Answers, “How Does a Grantor Retained Annuity Trust Work?”

February 28, 2022

Franklin Drazen

Milford estate planning attorney Franklin Drazen explains how a Grantor Retained Annuity Trust works to minimize estate and gift tax liability.

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Milford Estate Lawyer Addresses Common Myths About New Haven County Probate

February 21, 2022

Steven Rubin

Attorney Steven Rubin dispels common myths about New Haven County probate and explains what you need to know about the probate process.

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Trumbull Will and Trust Lawyer: How a HIPAA Authorization Fits into Your Estate Plan

February 15, 2022

Franklin Drazen

While creating an estate plan with a Trumbull will and trust lawyer, it’s often best to include directives regarding medical treatment, incapacity, and end-of-life care. If you don’t outline your wishes for these particular scenarios, you may leave your family with the difficult responsibility of making these decisions for you. Worse, they may not even …

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New: 2022 Aid & Attendance Benefits for Wartime Veterans

February 7, 2022

Steven Rubin

Many veterans and their families are unaware of the availability of the Aid and Attendance pension benefit for veterans over the age of 65 through the Department of Veterans Affairs. These benefits can be used to help offset long-term care costs for older veterans who served during a period of war, whether that’s at home …

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#FreeBritney and Conservatorships: When and Why They are Needed

September 23, 2021

Franklin A. Drazen

The media has been buzzing for months regarding the conservatorship of Britney Spears and the legal ramifications that being under conservatorship means to an individual. However, many Milford estate and elder law attorneys fear that the media attention on this case might cast a stigma on an important legal tool that’s regularly used to help...

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