Attorneys Brendan Daly, Carmine Perri and Paul Knierim. We are pleased to announce that our attorneys have been named to the Connecticut Super Lawyers list for 2023! Super Lawyers Attorneys Brendan Daly and Carmine Perri, both previous recipients of the Super Lawyer recognition, were selected again in 2023 for their work…
The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced that Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) monthly benefits will increase 3.2 percent in 2024. Social Security recipients will see this cost-of-living (COLA) increase by January 2024, while SSI recipients will see the change go into…
How do you know whether or not you’ll need to go through the Connecticut probate court? To answer this question, first let’s understand what probate is and the purpose it serves. What is Probate? Probate is the process for settling an estate under court supervision. It’s designed to serve as…
Going through a divorce is an incredibly challenging and emotionally draining experience. It’s a time of upheaval, where everything you once knew undergoes a profound transformation. Amidst the emotional turmoil, it’s easy to overlook practical considerations, such as updating your estate planning documents. Yet, failing to address these important legal…
Every so often, life has a way of throwing some curveballs. Some are more minor in nature – a fender-bender when you are on your way to the store or a washing machine that suddenly stops working. And, some are more serious such as a health scare or sudden death…
The parent/child relationship is a complex one, and often becomes more so as the parent ages and the caregiver roles are reversed. It’s not easy to support a parent who is going through this experience. And it’s even harder when they consistently refuse help. When trying to persuade an elderly…
Few events in life are as difficult and overwhelming as the death of a spouse, especially in the first year after the loss. Whether or not you consider yourself prepared – mentally, financially, and legally – the reality is that the loss of a spouse is a devastating event no…
Maybe you have a friend or family member that has talked about setting up a “living” or “revocable” trust, and now you’re wondering exactly what that is and whether it might be an appropriate estate planning tool for you. Fair question. A living trust is not necessary for everyone, but…
No one looks forward to applying for Medicaid. It’s a complex and grueling process, the rules are always changing, and there are so many things that can go wrong. Unfortunately, as is often the case, there are companies that are only too willing to take advantage of this situation. These…
“Ever since she fell it’s been downhill from there…” We’ve heard this so many times! According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), of people 65 and over, more than one out of four of them fall. This equates to about 3 million people treated in emergency rooms and over…