Children and Estate Planning – A Natural Progression When it comes to estate planning, children are one of the biggest reasons that couples turn to a Milford guardianship attorney in the first place.  To be fair, though, most of the time, those children have already been born into the world.  What happens to the “assets”...

There are a lot of reasons to consider setting up trusts for your children, but trust and estates lawyers in Stratford see far too many cases where this just isn’t done.  One of the biggest reasons for not setting up a trust could be that you just don’t think you have enough assets to warrant...

As is true throughout the country, families here in the New Haven area come in all shapes and sizes.  Trust lawyers need to be adept at understanding the complexities of all types of family situations so they can represent their client’s best interests and wishes.  One way to do this for blended families is to...

One of the most overlooked aspects of estate planning is the opportunity to create your legacy.  Believe it or not, creating a legacy isn’t all about having Shelton libraries and hospitals named after you.  Instead, there are some more cost-efficient, yet great ways that you can help your family remember your values and beliefs. A...

In a landmark 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court paved the way on Tuesday for marriage equality by overturning section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) which defines marriage between a man and a woman on the federal level. Likewise, the Court “declined” to uphold California’s Proposition 8, which means that Judge Vaughn Walker’s...

Any trust and estates lawyer in Orange, CT can tell you that they have to ask their clients a lot of very uncomfortable questions.  Who really wants to think about their own mortality and contemplate what life will be like for their families after their own death or if they were to be incapacitated?  But, …

When a Milford elder lawyer’s clients enter a hospital or other medical facility, they have the peace of mind that comes from knowing their healthcare wishes will be made clear to the staff.  This is because the attorney and the client were able to sit down and go through various situations and scenarios to put...

If you have a family member with special needs, it is important to factor him or her into your estate planning.  In fact, there are “special needs trusts” or “supplemental needs trusts” which can be created specifically for this purpose.  Working with a special needs lawyer in Trumbull, CT is  the best way to make...

Entering the newlywed planning stage here in Milford is incredibly exciting.  Sure, there are dresses and tuxedos, cakes and wedding registries, but more importantly, you are starting your life with someone else.  And you want that life to be as comfortable and “successful” as possible.  That’s why finances should play a part in your newlywed...

Do single people need a will or trust attorney?  Yes! Really, “yes” is the only answer that’s really needed, but we’ll go ahead and create a whole blog post to offer some insight as to why estate planning is important for singles and not just for families. One of the most important reasons for a...

There are a lot of important reasons to spend time working with an estate planning lawyer in Milford. In addition to making sure your wishes are clearly defined and legally valid, there is also the issue of saving your beneficiaries from paying excessive taxes on what they inherit. In estate planning circles, the story of...

If you’re like 70% of people in the US who have a retirement plan, you still haven’t worked with a professional such as a trust and estates attorney in Milford in order to determine how much money you really need to save.  A recent study found that only about 30% of this group has actually …

It is clear to estate attorneys in Milford that the most valuable asset for many local residents is their homes.  First of all, there is no way to put a price on the emotional, historical, and personal value of your home.  From house shopping to paying the mortgage every month to having a safe place...

Trust lawyers in Milford see how trends come and go in the field, and an interesting new one has been showing up increasingly in the last several years.  Those who are creating their wills and trusts are beginning to include their wishes for their survivors to travel more.  In order to do so, they are...

If you’re like 70% of people in the US who have a retirement plan, you still haven’t worked with a professional such as a trust and estates attorney in Milford in order to determine how much money you really need to save.  A recent study found that only about 30% of this group has actually …

Trust lawyers in Milford see how trends come and go in the field, and an interesting new one has been showing up increasingly in the last several years.  Those who are creating their wills and trusts are beginning to include their wishes for their survivors to travel more.  In order to do so, they are...

It is clear to estate attorneys in Milford that the most valuable asset for many local residents is their homes.  First of all, there is no way to put a price on the emotional, historical, and personal value of your home.  From house shopping to paying the mortgage every month to having a safe place...

There are many reasons why clients here in Milford choose to revoke a will.  Family circumstances change, financial situations change, even minds get changed.  An estate planning or wills and trusts lawyer in Milford can help you determine when it is appropriate to revoke a will, as well as what happens next.   There are some …

The person whom Milford trust and estates attorneys have long referred to as the “executor” has now been given an alternative name when managing your estate. Now known as the “personal representative”, this person is appointed by either the person doing the estate planning or by the courts when there was no one named in …

Elder lawyers in Milford work not just with our older clients, but also with their caregivers. In many cases, this means adult children who have or will be given power of attorney, not to mention those who just step up to help when something is needed.  There are some legal issues which seem to arise...

Estate planning, with or without a lawyer, can be a little overwhelming.  For an estate planning attorney in New Haven, there are plenty of questions which come up again and again.  Take a look at the list below, and maybe you’ll get some of yours answered: Do I really need an estate plan if I...

It's not unusual for legislation to affect the realm of estate planning. From tax implications to guardianship of children, an estate planning attorney has to keep up with the ever-changing legal landscape.  This is certainly true when it comes to estate planning for same-sex couples in Connecticut. The legal aspects of a same-sex relationship often …

Elder care lawyers in Milford work with families to prepare for any number of situations in the estate planning process.  One circumstance which is especially relevant to elder care law is dementia.  After all, Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia are almost exclusively conditions which appear or worsen with age.    Along with the emotional strain...

Receiving an inheritance is both an honor and a responsibility, and estate planning attorneys constantly see individuals who are just not ready to take that on appropriately.  Unlike items of sentimental value, such as jewelry or family heirlooms, a financial inheritance was likely meant to be used toward your own monetary goals.  The temptation to...

Wills and trusts lawyers in Milford see just about every circumstance which results from a parent’s death.  Some siblings handle the will and trust administration gracefully and with dignity, while others turn to squabbling and pettiness.  When we work with our clients, they are often very concerned about how to treat their children equally when...