Monthly Archives: November 2024
Is Estate Planning Necessary for Everyone?
Are you someone who should work with an estate planning lawyer on an estate plan and relevant documents? If you are an adult, the answer is yes. Throughout Connecticut, myths and misconceptions about estate planning circulate. Some people assume estate planning is only for older adults, while others assume it is only for wealthy… Read More »
Can Anyone Create Advance Directives?
Advance directives, sometimes known simply as “life’s events documents,” are an essential part of estate planning for all adults, regardless of a person’s age or financial circumstances. As you may know, whether you are thinking about estate planning for yourself or for your elderly parents, you may be wondering if there are certain requirements… Read More »
Important Legal Documents for People with Dementia
Many older adults in Connecticut will be diagnosed with a form of dementia. When that happens, it is essential to ensure that all estate planning documents are in place given that a diagnosis with dementia likely will mean that the elderly patient will lose legal capacity at a point in the future. It is… Read More »