The Social Security Fairness Act

The Social Security Fairness Act: Impact on Connecticut Residents

President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law today, repealing two controversial provisions of Social Security—the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO)—which previously reduced benefits for many public sector retirees. The Act significantly affects Connecticut’s public employees, particularly teachers, police officers, firefighters, and other state and municipal workers who…

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Estate Tax Laws Under the Trump

The Future of Estate Tax Laws Under Trump

The Future of Estate Tax Laws Under the Trump Administration: Why Now Is the Time to Review Your Estate Plan With Donald Trump re-elected as President, discussions about tax policy changes are back at the forefront, particularly regarding estate taxes. The current estate tax laws, set to sunset on December 31, 2025, may undergo significant…

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The Rupert Murdoch Irrevocable Trust lawsuit

The Rupert Murdoch Irrevocable Trust lawsuit

Today a lawsuit fit for television begins (think: Succession). The exciting part of this lawsuit is that the battle involves an irrevocable trust. As an estate planning attorney, I’m geeking out. Unlike divorce, trademark, and personal injury, there aren’t many high-profile estate planning lawsuits, and the few there do mostly occur because someone has died…

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attorney Catherine Cate Craig

Attorney Catherine (Cate) Craig Joins Reed Wilson Case!

Please join us in welcoming Attorney Catherine (Cate) Craig to RWC! We are thrilled to announce that she has joined the Reed Wilson Case family. Cate is an experienced and compassionate estate planning attorney who holds the same mission and dedication that we do…to provide caring, understanding, and knowledgeable counsel to her clients. We know…

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recorded deed notice

Beware: Recorded Deed Notice Scams on the Rise

In recent months, homeowners across the country have fallen victim to a new wave of scams targeting property owners. One of the latest schemes involves fraudulent “recorded deed notices” sent via mail or email, purporting to be official documents requiring immediate action. These deceptive notices, which often have a return address of “Washington, D.C.” with…

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real estate commission

Real Estate Agent Commission Changes 2024

In a monumental development that could reshape the landscape of real estate transactions across the nation, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) has reached a settlement that addresses the changes in the commission structure for real estate agents. The National Association of Realtors lost a $1.8 billion jury verdict last year and was facing other lawsuits…

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