When an adult dies, any property they own typically becomes the property of their estate. Their estate must pass through probate court in most cases before the personal representative of the estate can distribute assets to beneficiaries. During probate court...
Estate planning is a way for people to leave legacies when they die. It is also a way for them to take care of their dependents. Many estate plans prioritize human family members, such as minor children or loved ones with special needs. Other people may need to have...
Estate planning often begins when an adult is relatively young. Professional success, marriage or the birth of a child can inspire individuals to establish estate plans. The documents that they draft can help provide them with peace of mind and extend important...
People often talk about estate planning as though it were a concern that only applies to older adults and those with major health challenges. However, anyone over the age of 18 theoretically has the right to plan for their future death or incapacitation. In fact,...
Married couples often create joint estate plans. They share assets and family members, so they create plans together to protect their resources, their shared children and one another. Many married couples sit down together with an estate planning lawyer so that their...
Estate planning is not always straightforward. Although the legal guidelines surrounding how someone drafts a last will and testament or a trust will only change if Connecticut state law changes, relationships between family members can become strained. Estate...
You can protect and control what you leave behind in Connecticut through estate planning. Certain individuals take care of beneficiaries by creating a spendthrift trust. Before using this type of trust, it's important to know how it differs from other trusts....
Creating an estate plan is one of the most loving things you can do for your family in Connecticut. This plan helps bring them peace of mind at the time of your death that you are carrying out their wishes. Give your assets as you want Creating an estate plan allows...
Sometimes, Connecticut residents can find themselves in a situation where they can't make decisions about their personal and financial needs. This is where estate planning comes in, particularly a power of attorney. It lets you plan in advance who will make decisions...
Ancillary probate is a process you have to get through when a Connecticut decedent owned property in a different state from their domicile. The costs of these proceedings are often high, but there are a few strategies you can employ to avoid it. When do you need it...
