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Probate law is an important part of the Connecticut legal system. Some of its particulars can be complex, but knowing how probate proceedings work can make the process go easier for litigants and the survivors of recently deceased estate holders. What are the most...
Probate courts help thousands of people in Connecticut have a better future by appointing a guardian or conservator to take care of their more complex needs. It is rare when a person abuses a guardianship, but friends and family can take action if it happens.How can a...
Life insurance has been considered a must by successful financial planners for generations now. Many high-earning professionals in Connecticut have enjoyed the security of knowing that their family's standard of living is safe from an unexpected death or disability....
There is often confusion in probate courts between attorneys' roles and a guardian ad litem. Connecticut's probate courts try to make their processes as accessible as possible, but there are limited opportunities for courts to help people find legal representation....
The choice of an executor is one of the many considerations you will need to address as you plan your estate. This choice deserves as much careful planning and thought as the other provisions in your will.Legally, you can choose almost any adult to act as your...
Many people need others to take responsibility for their finances, basic needs or other aspects of life. All children start out as someone else's responsibility, while many senior citizens and some people with disabilities may find themselves subject to the need for...
People who are committed to their family, friends and causes will take time as early as necessary to see that their estate is disbursed to beneficiaries with clarity and finality after they're gone. Last wills and testaments join trust documents and other records of...
Estate planning is more than a rich person's game. Clear wills and prearranged trusts can prevent needless arguments between inheritors with any size of bequest. However, rules and requirements for estate planning often get more complex when people are dealing with a...
Facing a possible disability is always a difficult process. It often feels like a betrayal that a long and successful life may be rewarded with a reduced ability to take care of one's self. A betrayal can become quite literal, however, if someone abuses a legal...
One thing that no one wants after they're gone is to have their beneficiaries -- typically children and/or grandchildren --- squabbling over who got what from the estate.Below are some red flags that your heirs might wind up haggling with one another.Sibling...