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...
Month: December 2022
Choosing a guardian for your child
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...
How Connecticut determines guardianship after both parents die
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 and Bill discuss asset protection and the probate process with Melissa of Melissa in the Morning on WICC (7/10/23)
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Today’s Business: Tina Turner’s estate planning a lesson in securing your legacy
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...
Listen to Bill and Christine’s interview on WICC’s Melissa in the Morning (5/15/23)
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
Will your will be accepted in Connecticut?
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...
Today’s Business: Sunset of current estate tax exemption
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...
What Connecticut residents should know about state and federal estate taxes
There's an old joke that the only certainties in life are death and taxes. In a sense, estate taxes combine the two. An estate tax is a tax on a deceased person's estate that must be paid before the heirs can receive their shares of the inheritance As you probably...
Listen to Bill and Christine’s interview on WICC’s Melissa in the Morning (4/19/23)
WICC Melissa in the Morning's interview with Bill Burns and Christine Thomas of Burns Thomas, LLC on 4/19/2023. Christine Thomas · WICC - BURNS THOMAS MITM 910AM - 041923