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Parents have an obligation to take care of their children. Many parents try to fulfill that responsibility even in situations where they may no longer be present to care for their children. For many parents, having children is what inspires them to create an estate...
Most adults benefit from the presumption that they have the capacity to live independently and take responsibility for themselves. Once someone turns 18, they gain control over their medical choices and personal resources. They can move out of their parents' home,...
In some ways, adults with any estate plan on record are essentially ahead of the curve. Quite a few people do not even have a basic will, let alone a comprehensive estate plan protecting them from medical emergencies and other challenges. However, an estate plan is...
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...
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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...