If you and your spouse signed a living trust ten or twenty years ago, there is a good chance it will be split in two when the first of you dies. One share remains the property of the survivor. One share is locked away to save estate tax. While that design made sense...
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Want to Manage Your Kids from Beyond? Don’t!
Part of estate planning is setting rules for children to inherit if both parents were to pass. I often hear things like this. "I want my kids to get their share when they finish college. Or when they're married. Or when they're actually working." It is a natural...
Buying a Home in Connecticut?
Buying a Home in Connecticut? Before You Sign, Decide How You're Taking Title Most buyers don't think about how they'll take title until they are sitting at the closing table. By then, it is often too late to make the right choice and sometimes too late to make any...
What Do I Do When a Loved One Dies?
One of the first calls after the death of a loved one is often to the family lawyer. The loss is incredibly emotional, and handling practical matters can feel overwhelming. My initial advice to grieving family members is to focus on personal matters, like being with...