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.
While the topic of death is often avoided, Create a Great Funeral Day provides an opportunity to reframe how we view funerals—not as somber, obligatory ceremonies but as meaningful celebrations of life. Understanding the history and purpose of this day reveals how it has evolved to address deep cultural needs and taboos surrounding death and…
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…
When it comes to managing life insurance policies, communication is key. Ensuring that important notices and updates are received and acknowledged can prevent misunderstandings and missed deadlines. One effective strategy to bolster this communication is by adding an additional recipient to your insurance policy notices from your life insurance provider. This is especially important for…
Estate planning is one of the most important steps you can take to protect yourself, your loved ones, and everything you’ve worked hard to build. Yet many people put it off because they believe they’re too young, don’t own enough assets, or assume estate planning is only for retirees. The truth is that estate planning…
In December 2019, the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act marked a pivotal moment in retirement planning, introducing substantial revisions to beneficiary distribution rules. However, its impact was swiftly eclipsed by the onset of a global pandemic, diverting attention from its provisions. Now, with the nation gradually shifting focus beyond the pandemic’s…
2026 Connecticut Retirement Income Tax Exemptions: Social Security, Pensions, IRAs & Military Retirement Did you know that Connecticut law provides income tax exemptions for Social Security benefits, railroad retirement benefits, military retirement pay, pension and annuity income, teacher pension income, and individual retirement account (IRA) distributions? Under current Connecticut law, exemption eligibility and amounts are…
