The Reed Wilson Case blog, managed by RWC, LLC Attorneys and Counselors at Law, serves as a comprehensive resource for individuals seeking insights into various legal domains. The blog covers a wide array of topics, including estate planning, elder law, probate, Medicaid, and real estate closings, reflecting the firm’s dedication to educating the public on these intricate subjects.

Donating your body for science

Donating Your Body For Science Could Save Lives

The last part of the Connecticut Advance Healthcare Directive form includes a section that begins “I hereby make this anatomical gift…” The section includes several boxes to check to make a choice about which organs the person wants to donate and for what reasons…

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push back the closing date

The Truth About The Closing Date

If you’ve ever bought or sold a home, you know that the closing date listed in the real estate contract isn’t always the day you actually close. While everyone hopes the transaction will stay on schedule, real estate closings involve many moving parts, and delays can happen for a variety of reasons. Understanding what the…

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why you need an elder law attorney

10 Reasons You May Need an Elder Law Attorney in Connecticut

Many people assume they only need an elder law attorney once they or a loved one enters a nursing home. In reality, elder law is about much more than long-term care. An elder law attorney helps older adults and their families prepare for the legal, financial, and healthcare challenges that often come with aging. Planning…

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money gift tax

Does The Gift Tax Exclusion Apply To Medicaid?

Can you gift $10,000 a year without a penalty? For tax purposes yes, with the Gift Tax Exclusion. With the holidays around the corner and the end of the year fast approaching, many of you may be thinking about making gifts for your children and grandchildren. If you want to avoid paying a gift tax…

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Medicare coverage for a COVID Vaccine

Will Medicare Cover a COVID Vaccine?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), older adults and people who have severe chronic medical conditions like lung, heart, or kidney disease seem to be at a higher risk for contracting COVID more serious COVID-19 illness.  This means that most people with Medicare are at higher risk. According to a Wall…

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