Elder Law Blog

Jan62025

The Social Security Fairness Act: Impact on Connecticut Residents

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…

Dec42024

Older Driver Safety Awareness: Navigating Winter Challenges

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…

Oct292024

Why Planning a Funeral Is So Important

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…

Aug292024

The Importance of a Adding a Recipient to Your Insurance Policy Documents

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…

Mar42024

Secure Act 2.0 Changes for Beneficiaries and How it Will Affect Children who Inherit

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…

Feb152024

How To Avoid Capital Gains the RIGHT Way

Even though it’s the shortest month of the year (even during a Leap Year!), February brings forth many significant milestones. Those of us in the northeast eagerly await the Groundhog’s report hoping for warmer days ahead, many people think of February as the month of love with Valentine’s Day on the 14th, it is often…

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