happy new year 2024 - get your estate planning documents in order as your new year resolution

6 Essential Estate Planning Goals for 2024

Have you made your list of New Year’s Resolutions for 2024 yet? Whether you started your list or not, let me help you with some inspiration – Estate Planning Goals should be at the top of the list! At the end of every year, we seem to think that “next year will be my year”…

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tips to talk to elderly parents

8 Tips for Having ‘The Talk’ with Elderly Parents

Talking about estate planning is a difficult, emotional topic but it’s essential for every family. Unless you’re certain your parents have an up-to-date will and a wider plan for what should happen in the event of their passing, you shouldn’t assume everything will be taken care of. According to a 2021 survey, less than half…

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world alzheimers month

World Alzheimer’s Month: A Global Movement for Awareness and Understanding

What Is World Alzheimer’s Month? World Alzheimer’s Month is an annual international campaign that takes place every September to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. This global movement aims to challenge the stigma surrounding dementia, educate the public, and encourage governments and organizations to prioritize dementia research and care. With an…

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self improvement month

The Importance of Self-Improvement Month (Tips+Goals)

Every September, as the leaves start to change and the air turns crisper, we are presented with a unique opportunity – Self-Improvement Month. This month encourages us to embark on a transformative journey toward becoming the best version of ourselves. It’s a time to reflect on our goals, identify areas for growth, and take meaningful…

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CO DETECTOR LAWS

New CT Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector Laws – October 2023

A Guide for Realtors and Sellers Last year we wrote an article about changes to the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide affidavit that State law requires sellers of residential real property to provide to their buyers at closing. For Connecticut residential real estate closings occurring after October 1, 2023, there is yet another significant change to…

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