The worst estate planning mistake you can make is failing to have a plan. The second worst mistake is assuming that if you have a plan, you’re done. The truth is that regularly reviewing and updating your estate plan is an absolutely critical part of responsible estate planning. Defining your…
When medical tragedy strikes, family and friends may rally around an injured person. In the most serious instances – especially those that result in catastrophic injury or illness – the friend you were laughing with just yesterday may now be compromised for life. And, if the injured party was the…
Some words in your Last Will and Testament may seem like a foreign language to you, but they could have significant impact on your beneficiaries. Per stirpes, a Latin phrase that means “by the roots,” is used in many Wills to define how your estate is divided upon your death.…
Thinking of creating your own Will or other estate planning documents? After all, there are lots of web sites with legal document templates available – they make it sound easy. And of course there’s the cost savings. Why pay a Connecticut estate planning lawyer for something you can do on your…
By Lara Schneider-Bomzer When young adults turn 18, they may be ready to head off to college or move out on their own and into the workforce. But, don’t let out of sight be out of mind! With these rites of passage comes new challenges and responsibilities. And one of…
By Jeff Rivard Nobody plans on being isolated and vulnerable. But unfortunately all too many elders in Connecticut face that phenomenon every day. The sad circumstances of 95-year-old Stan Lee, the legendary creator of Spider Man, Iron Man, and hundreds of other beloved comic book heroes and villains, can serve…
By Lynda Lee Arnold Maintaining control over medical care can be challenging in the best circumstances, but we face even more layers of complexity when dealing with the physical and emotional challenges of serious, life-limiting illness or advanced progressive frailty. Whether you are concerned about ensuring that your own care…
Becoming a grandparent, like becoming a parent, is a life-changing experience. There’s so much to look forward to—not only the arrival of the new baby, but also the transformation of your child into a parent. As you may recall, that journey is filled with wonder and joy, but in the…