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August is filled with college checklists. Tuition payments. Dorm supplies. Laptops. Textbooks. Meal plans. Move-in dates. But there’s another important item many Connecticut families may not think about before sending a child to college: basic estate and incapacity planning documents. Once your child turns 18, they are legally an adult. That change can affect a parent's ability to access certain information or make decisions on their behalf if an unexpected medical or financi

New Haven, CT — Bernard Pellegrino, a Partner of the Pellegrino Law Firm in New Haven, Connecticut, has been appointed by Governor Ned Lamont to serve on the Connecticut Siting Council. The Connecticut Siting Council is responsible for balancing the need for reliable public utility services with environmental protection and community interests. The Council oversees the siting of energy, telecommunications, and certain infrastructure facilities across the state. As a membe

On Behalf of The Pellegrino Law Firm P.C. | Feb 1, 2026 | Family law | Custody concerns are often the biggest issue in Connecticut divorces. Parents worry about what their divorce might mean for their children and how their relationship with their children may change after the end of their marriages. Most people do not enjoy the thought of spending 50% or more of their time away from their children, but that is the reality for those in co-parenting or shared custody arrange

3 reasons younger adults may want to establish an estate plan...