When you were growing up together, you felt like you always fought with your siblings. Life was good -- your family was very well off and you always had everything you wanted -- but you just couldn't seem to get along. Then you went to college, started your own...
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Year: 2019
What makes a will valid in Connecticut?
When you craft your estate plans, you certainly want your wishes to be followed -- and that means making certain that you don't accidentally invalidate your will. It can happen easier than you think. A lot of people get into trouble because they use generic wills that...
Does mom (or dad) need a guardian?
Asking the court to give you control of your mother's or father's life is a big step to take -- and nobody should pursue a guardianship over another adult unless they're ready for the responsibility. Guardianship will give you court-ordered authority to make decisions...
Can’t find the heir of an estate? Get help
When you're the trustee of someone's estate, you have to take reasonable steps to identify and locate that person's heirs. In today's world of highly mobile people, that's not always easy -- but not doing so can create massive headaches. An inadequate search can even...
Plan carefully before discussing your estate plan with family
Your estate plan is something that helps to protect your family members when you pass away. You probably spent considerable time getting everything set how you wanted it, but there might be some questions from your family members about what the plan entails. Taking...
Use this guide to pick your powers of attorney
If the day ever comes when you aren't capable of making decisions for yourself, who do you want to make those decisions for you? That's a big question. You're choosing who to give your powers of attorney to for medical and financial matters if they're ever needed...
Trust protectors can work with special assets in probate
Wills and trusts can be complicated legal matters, and they often come out of complicated emotional thinking related to the legacy that someone wants to leave behind when they die. The issues can be more intricate when people are leaving large assets of various types...
Conservators have a very important responsibility
A conservator has a very important legal responsibility in Connecticut. In many ways, there are no more serious obligations, as a conservator agrees to take responsibility for someone who may not even understand what responsibility. Much like parents need to maintain...
Guardians cover a parent’s traditional responsibilities
Parenting is the first, and perhaps, most important part of a child's life. Parents set the standard for children's behavior, instilling ethics and values that last throughout a person's lifetime. It is best for individuals and society as a whole that children have...
Considerations for choosing a power of attorney
There are several important elements to consider when constructing an estate plan. Not only should a proper estate plan include certain documents, but you should also be sure to designate the proper people to carry out your wishes. In particular, you should...