Estate planning can be a big undertaking, but it's an important one. It may seem like an afterthought compared to the stressful buzz of life. However, it can be a wonderful reward for family and other beneficiaries if people take the time and effort to make a plan and...
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Year: 2019
Moving to Connecticut may help with estate planning
There are a lot of reasons that people may move as they age. Sometimes, another climate seems like a good move, and sometimes, it makes sense to be closer to family and friends. Connecticut and some other states, however, have a few added benefits. People are often...
Workshop helps grandparents become guardians
"What's the matter with these kids today?" If you remember that phrase from popular culture, you may be asking that question more and more each day as society caters to younger people. But there is help if you have to know what matters to kids, and you may be part of...
New marriages often require new estate plans
As they age, people often say the world used to be simpler. Sometimes, it is a simple matter of perspective, but it is plainly true in some cases. For example, old age by modern measures was rare in previous centuries, and divorce was nearly unheard of when religious...
Why go to probate court when you can mediate?
The last thing that someone wants to do as their last act is create an argument in their family. But disputes over inheritance are all too common, and it does not take much of a misunderstanding to spiral out of control and ruin vital relationships. Probate courts can...
When and how do children become adults?
Many cultures have different ceremonies and events that mark a child's ascendancy into adulthood. Religions may mark a certain age or progression, and some societies require some actions at the time a child is ready.Nearly all American states, including Connecticut,...
Estate planning tips for new parents
Everyone needs to create an estate plan, no matter how uncomfortable the process may seem. The Connecticut Post recently ran an article offering tips on how people can stop procrastinating and actually get this work done. There are times in your life when you...
Every job requires the right tools, including estate planning
It takes expertise to be a builder, but it also takes the right tools. The wrong implements and materials mean trouble for a home, sooner or later. In the same way, estate planners have to make sure that the right financial instruments are part of their strategy to...
How can I avoid probate litigation with planning?
You always have the option of leaving your possessions and money to anyone you want. But this process can be more complicated than people expect. Assets may be taxed, especially if they are left to people beyond the immediate family. Disputes may even arise between...
What are pros and cons of conservatorship?
The human mind is an amazing thing, but it can also seem fragile at times. Head injuries can cause memory loss, and the simple and unavoidable act of aging can degrade its function over time. Many people may not want to think about the damage that a stroke, dementia...