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April 16th is National Health Care Decisions Day — a time set aside each year to highlight something we all tend to put off: conversations about our health, our values, and what kind of care we would want if we could no longer speak for ourselves. As an estate planning attorney in Connecticut, I have…
Social workers play a crucial role in advocating for and assisting individuals in various stages of life, particularly vulnerable populations such as the elderly. Their duties encompass a wide range of services, including case management, counseling, advocacy, and connecting clients with essential resources. One of the most significant responsibilities of social workers, especially those working…
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…
Older Driver Safety Awareness is crucial, especially during the winter months when inclement weather and shorter daylight hours create added challenges. As individuals age, changes in vision, reaction time, and physical flexibility can affect driving ability, making winter driving particularly risky. Raising awareness about these challenges and implementing strategies for safer driving can help older…
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…
BREAKING NEWS: 12/3/24: Today a Federal Court in Texas ruled that the reporting requirements under FINCEN are unconstitutional. An Alabama federal court issued a similar ruling earlier this year and the federal government determined it applied to the plaintiffs of that case only, but the Texas case appears to apply to everyone, nationwide. Stay tuned……
