Schedule A Consultation:
203-429-0473
Estate planning conversations in the best of situations are already difficult, add in the layers that can come with blended families and these conversations can quickly escalate from difficult to unmanageable. The good news: if you are taking the time to read this you...
Although it may be a difficult subject to bring up, it's a lot easier to carry out your parent's final wishes when you know what they are. Furthermore, asking about your mother or father's estate planning goals can help you determine what you might want to do with a...
Settling an estate in Connecticut can be a challenging process. Large estates are notoriously complicated to settle, and very require the services of a probate attorney, but even smaller estates can be deceptively complicated. Why legal aid can be helpful No...
When creating an estate plan, you probably think of things such as who should inherit your Connecticut home or whether to include items as part of a will or trust. However, if you have kids, you should know that you can name their guardian in your will. There are...
It is generally understood that if one parent dies, the surviving parent receives sole custody of their children. The custodial parent can be biological or adoptive. Sometimes, the unthinkable happens and both parents die without appointing a guardian in the event of...
Christine Thomas · WICC - MITM BURNS THOMAS 910AM - 071023
Christine Thomas, William P. Burns Jr., Contributing Writers June 24, 2023 Attorneys William Burns and Christine Thomas are partners in the Naugatuck-based law firm, Burns Thomas LLC. Contributed photo Estate planning is a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of...
WICC Melissa in the Morning’s interview with Bill Burns and Christine Thomas of Burns Thomas, LLC on 5/15/2023. Christine Thomas · WICC - Interview with BURNS THOMAS 910AM - 051523
A will is used to dictate who gets assets such as a home or car that is held inside of your estate. Connecticut law states that a will must be in writing, signed by the testator and also signed by two witnesses. The testator is the person who creates the document, and...
Attorney William P. Burns Jr. is a principal at Burns Thomas LLC, and can be reached at 203-723-9420. Contributed photo The federal estate tax is levied on the transfer of assets from a deceased person to the heirs. It has been a controversial topic in the United...