Beneficiary Vs. Heir – What Is The Difference?
Whether you are putting together your own Will or stand to receive assets left to you by someone else, you may wonder what the actual difference is between a beneficiary…
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So You Inherited a Property. Now What?
Many families mistakenly believe that receiving an inherited property is as simple as listening to a reading of the Will and then that property magically belongs to you and you…
Britney Spears Case Puts Renewed Focus on Guardianships
Britney Spears’s legal fight to take back control over her personal and financial affairs has put a spotlight on the issue of guardianship. While full guardianship may be necessary for…
What Is a Probate Bond In Connecticut?
When someone who owns individually-titled assets with no beneficiary designation passes away, with or without a will, the deceased person’s estate has to go through probate. The fiduciary (called an…
3 Simple Benefits Of a Living Trust
What Is a Living Trust? A living trust is an agreement in which a settlor (the person who creates the trust) appoints a trustee, to manages the assets within the…
Connecticut Probate Process For Dummies
If you are like most people, just the word Probate sounds so menacing that it can make your head spin. What is probate? Do you always go through probate when…