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Summer is a season filled with vacations, graduations, beach trips, family reunions, and time away from home. Whether you are planning a weekend in Rhode Island, a cross-country road trip, or an international vacation, summer travel often reminds us how important it is to be prepared for the unexpected. At Reed Wilson Case, we encourage…
As students head off to college, many parents assume they can still step in during an emergency, especially when it comes to medical decisions. But once a child turns 18, the legal landscape changes quickly. In Connecticut, parents no longer have automatic access to their child’s medical records or the authority to make healthcare decisions,…
Planning for long-term care is one of the most important and often misunderstood parts of estate and elder law planning. One term that frequently comes up is the “5-year lookback period.” If you or a loved one may need extensive care in your home or in a nursing home in the future, understanding how this…
Selling a House After Death in Connecticut: What You Need to Know Losing a loved one is difficult enough without the added stress of figuring out what happens to their home. One of the most common questions families ask is: Can you sell a house in Connecticut if one owner has passed away? The answer…
Gifting Powers and Self-Dealing: The Critical Details That Can Make or Break Your Power of Attorney A Power of Attorney is one of the most important legal documents in any estate plan. It allows you to appoint someone you trust to handle financial matters if you become unable to do so yourself. But not all…
For many individuals and families, an estate planning attorney is someone you have worked with for years, sometimes decades. When you learn that your attorney has retired or closed their practice, it can feel unsettling. You may be wondering: Who has my documents? Is my plan still valid? Do I need to start over? The…
