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prepaid funeral contract protections for 2026

New Connecticut Law Strengthens Protections for Prepaid Funeral Contracts

  Planning ahead for funeral expenses is one of the most thoughtful gifts you can leave your loved ones. Prepaying for funeral arrangements can ease financial stress, reduce uncertainty, and ensure your wishes are carried out. Beginning July 1, 2026, Connecticut is strengthening consumer protections for people who purchase prepaid funeral contracts. The new law…

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Why Every Adult Needs a Power of Attorney and Advance Healthcare Directive

Financial and Medical Independence: Why Powers of Attorney Matter

Most people associate independence with making their own decisions, managing their finances, and directing their medical care. But what happens if an accident, illness, or unexpected medical event leaves you unable to communicate or make decisions for yourself? Without the proper legal documents in place, even your closest family members may be unable to step…

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Father’s Day Estate Planning for Connecticut dads

Father’s Day Estate Planning for Connecticut Dads

Father’s Day is often filled with cookouts, cards, handmade gifts, and time spent with family. But for many fathers, one of the most meaningful ways to protect the people they love is not something that fits in a gift bag. It is having an estate plan in place. At Reed Wilson Case, we work with…

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What Adult Children Should Know Before Taking Care of Aging Parents

What Adult Children Should Know Before Taking Care of Aging Parents

For many families, there comes a moment when the relationship between parent and child begins to shift. The people who once provided guidance, support, and care may now need help themselves. Sometimes the change happens slowly over several years. Other times, it begins after a fall, hospitalization, memory diagnosis, or sudden medical emergency. Becoming a…

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