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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
"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...
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...
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...