More than 8,000 older adults (age 65+) were killed and more than 250,000 were injured in motor vehicle crashes in 2019. This amounts to more than 20 older adults killed and almost 700 injured in crashes on average every day. These harrowing statistics were published by The Centers for Disease…
By Carmine Perri When it comes to litigation over one’s estate, very little, if anything, is more contentious than the dispute over a loved one’s personal property. Oftentimes, it is not the monetary value but rather the sentimental value that fuels this contention. When thinking about this issue, I refer…
If you’re coping with a disability, either your own or a family member’s, a little help goes a long way. The little-known PLAN of Connecticut Charitable Trust is available to pay for a wide range of products and services that could significantly improve your quality of life. The Charitable Trust…
The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability programs are the largest of several Federal programs that provide assistance to people with disabilities. While these two programs are different in many ways, both are administered by the Social Security Administration and only individuals who have a…
In your estate plan, you leave behind financial wealth and possessions, but the most valuable items you can pass on are those that cannot be measured. That’s why you should consider writing an ethical Will. What is an ethical Will? An ethical Will is a great way to reinforce, to those…
While shows like TLC’s Who Do You Think You Are? and PBS’ Finding Your Roots have definitely contributed to the popularity of researching our ancestry, people have always been curious about their family heritage. It’s human nature to want to know where we come from and who we come from.…
“Promise me you won’t ever put me in a nursing home.” Our parents would make us sign in blood if they could. Fear of losing their independence and way of life is a tremendous concern among Connecticut seniors. And, in today’s COVID-19 environment – knowing how the virus can easily…
By Carmine Perri Recently, I came across an email that listed 45 synonyms for “old” and “old fashioned.” In reviewing the 45 word list, I got to thinking more about the consequences of the meaning of each of these words. As an example, what jumps to mind when I write the word…
Serving as trustee for a special needs trust demands time and skill. Time to work with professionals who provide counsel, and time to make critical decisions that could impact a beneficiary’s quality of life and financial security. So what’s involved and who should you choose as trustee? First, it’s important…
Under the most ideal of circumstances, discussions about end-of-life care decisions are difficult, uncomfortable and often thought of as a talk better suited for a later time. But as unsettling as it is, if now is not the time to have a plan in place about your health care wishes,…