This is the first in a two-part series about the realities of and remedies for sibling rivalry over family inheritance. The 2nd part in the series “How to Keep the Kids from Fighting Over Their Inheritance” provides tips on how to avoid these kinds of conflicts. “Mom always liked you best,”…
By Carmine Perri “Can they do that?” “I don’t think that’s appropriate.” “Can we do something about it?” For some time now, I have been receiving calls from residents in long-term care facilities, and their family members, asking these types of questions. Ultimately, interested parties want to know if there…
Are you a Connecticut resident without a Last Will and Testament? More specifically, are you a parent of a child with special needs and you don’t have a Will? There are some facts you need to know…and they may surprise you. Implications for parents of children with special needs Most…
What happens to your spouse’s Social Security benefits if they die? Are you entitled to them as the surviving spouse? In general, yes. If your spouse who has passed had paid into Social Security long enough, you may be eligible to collect their benefits. These are known as Survivor Benefits.…
Independent Living. Assisted Living. Nursing Home. What do these terms mean? How are they different from each other? And which one is right for you? Take a look here to learn what each one is all about. Independent Living Maybe you’re starting to think that a little more help would…
Deciding to conserve a loved one is a complex and sometimes painful process. You want the best care and quality of life for the people you love, but it can be daunting to consider the intervention and support of external parties. Because application for conservatorship requires the involvement of the…
Caring for an aging loved one can be a very challenging responsibility, even under the best of circumstances. But, when the caring must be done long distance, you add a whole other layer of complexity and difficulty. Even an hour’s distance can increase hardship exponentially in the context of our…
It may seem odd to ask young parents to think about estate planning, but starting a family is actually the perfect reason to address some really important questions. After all, becoming a parent isn’t just about choosing names and picking out nursery colors. It’s about being wholly responsible for someone…
There are few planning tasks more daunting than applying for Medicaid. The process is intimidating and can quickly become overwhelming, not merely because it’s complicated but also because it opens up a Pandora’s Box of legally nuanced questions and concerns. This is not a task anyone can afford to botch,…
Note: For introductory information on conservatorship, please read our initial post, What Is a Conservatorship? While all of us wish that our loved ones might remain indefinitely self-sufficient and be able to live their lives with dignity, many of us will face the difficult situation of a loved one who…