Good news! You can take a hearing test over the phone. That’s right, the National Institute of Health has provided a grant to support this easy test that you can take in the privacy of your home. Why should you consider taking the test? Read on… No one wants to…
So someone, in his or her estate plan, has asked you to be their trustee. What does this mean? What are the responsibilities of a trustee? A large part of the word “Trustee” is TRUST. If someone trusted you enough to choose you as the trustee of his or her…
You have probably heard the phrase “spend down” – something you could do to reduce your assets which would help to qualify you for Medicaid. A prepaid funeral contract is one of those items that are considered exempt. In other words, its value won’t be counted when the Department of…
Gifting money is a nice thing to do for a friend or family member, but—as the saying goes—no good deed goes unpunished. If you’re not careful, your gift could turn out to be subject to the federal gift tax of up to 40%. In part one of this series, we…
By Carmine Perri If you or your loved one is in a nursing home, you need to know your rights! Once you understand what they are, you can better stand up for them. Just as you are protected in your own home by a set of laws, residents of nursing…
When you got married you hoped for the best, but unfortunately, things didn’t turn out the way you expected. Whether your divorce in Connecticut is final or you’re just beginning the process, it’s a good idea to take a hard look at your estate planning documents. Make sure they reflect…
Building and growing an independent family business is an accomplishment to be proud of. It takes an enormous amount of passion, ingenuity, and downright grit. Preserving and protecting your business also requires some effort, but it’s a task many business owners overlook or put off. Business succession planning, like any…
What is a waiver program, and what exactly is being waived? Connecticut provides supports to eligible individuals in community-based settings through special programs called Connecticut Medicaid waivers. What’s being waived is institutional care in a nursing home, which most individuals and families would prefer to avoid. Fortunately for Connecticut residents,…
So you’ve got your house in order, estate plan complete and signed, wishes documented. What are the chances of your Will being challenged? From our experience, the chances are greater than before. Will contests Will contests, when one or more parties challenge a Last Will & Testament, are a direct attack in probate…
So many of our clients ask this same question: How do I find the right caregivers for my loved one? We asked a geriatric care manager to weigh in. Here’s what she said: “There’s a lot you need to know about hiring caregivers. You can’t always be there yourself, but…