Connecticut is one of the richest states in the nation and home to thousands of personal estates. People looking to take care of their families after the end of life often make their efforts more effective when they act quickly and decisively.The tragic events of...
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Month: March 2018
Assets do not always have to pay debts in probate
The loss of a loved one may come with more than one type of grief. Just as families are beginning to deal with a death in the family, aspects of their unresolved financial assets may come to the surface from creditors, lenders and business partners.It is important to...
Conservatorship is a vital tool for treating mental illness
Probate courts in Connecticut provide the vital role of the access point for many citizens to the legal system. Beyond this function, the courts are also part of enforcing public safety, protecting people from each other's lack of capacity and – in some cases –...
Things to keep in mind when creating your estate plans
You might not look forward to thinking about what will happen to your wealth and assets after you die in Greenwich, but it is a necessary task. You do not want the state to control who receives them. Though you may expect to live well into old age, there is no promise...
Estate planning should always be done with legal counsel
No one knows your intentions better than you, and it is likely you know the most about your finances and assets. It is probably tempting to plan your own bequests to your family, friends and favorite organizations upon death, but it takes more than knowing what one is...