Joan Reed Wilson Esq. - Managing Partner Practices in the areas of estate planningelder law, Medicaid planning, conservatorships, probate and trust administration, and real estate. Admitted to practice in the States of Connecticut and California, she is the President of the CT Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), an active member of the Elder Law Section of the Connecticut Bar Association, accredited with the PLAN of CT for Pooled Trusts, with the Veteran’s Administration to assist clients with obtaining Aid & Attendance benefits for long-term care needs and with the Agency on Aging’s CareLink Network.
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Real Estate Contract Terms You Should Know!

Next up in our series about real estate closings, let’s define the important terms included in the real estate contract. First, it is important to know that any contract (and any changes to a contract) for real estate MUST BE IN WRITING because of a law called the Statute of Frauds. The Statute of Frauds…

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The 12 Real Estate Closing Steps

You’ve found the house that feels like home, your offer was accepted and now you have a fully executed real estate contract. Congratulations! What happens now? These are the 12 real estate closing steps.  STEP 1 – Hire a Real Estate Closing Attorney Some real estate contracts include a period for attorney review. If this…

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Your Real Estate Closing Team – Who’s On it?

We often explain to clients that it is important to have a trusted team of professionals assisting you in all aspects of life, and real estate closings are no exception. In order to find and purchase a home, you need a solid real estate closing team on your side. Realtor Whether you are a seller…

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The Real Estate Spring Market is Beginning!

Is The Real Estate Spring Market Back? February is commonly known in the real estate world as the beginning of the Spring Market. Even though February has felt somewhat “springlike” in Connecticut this year, most years we are shoveling inches and inches of snow and bundling up to keep our faces from freezing off. The…

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A Medicare Savings Program 2023 Story

The ABC’s of MSP, QMB, SLMB and ALMB March 1, 2023 is the date when the Medicare Savings Program (“MSP”) income thresholds are updated. The figures are based on the federal poverty guidelines, which are adjusted every January based on inflation. Each State manages its own MSP standards. In Connecticut, you are eligible for MSP…

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Elder Law Attorney Breaks Down 2023 In Numbers

Elder Law Attorney Breaks Down 2023 In Numbers

We have everything you need to know right here! With this insightful breakdown by Elder Law Attorney Joan Reed Wilson, understand how the latest estate planning and elder law updates of 2023 will affect you. For those who enjoy numbers over words, this article is for you. For those who don’t, read slowly!   Related…

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