what is a green burial

What Is a Green Burial? Is It More Cost Effective?

What Is a Green Burial? Cemeteries, burial grounds, and preserves can be considered green if they meet certain criteria: Caring for the dead with a minimal environmental impact  Contributing to the conservation of natural resources Reduction of carbon emissions Protection of worker health Restoration and/or preservation of the habitat Use of non-toxic and biodegradable materials,…

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power of attorney vs conservatorship

Power of Attorney Vs Conservator – A True Story!

Continuing our series about conservatorship guidelines in Connecticut. It’s important to touch base on whether you have any control over who the court appoints as your conservator. As well as whether they will take into consideration your power of attorney agent. People who have watched the Netflix documentary about Britney Spears’ court battle over her…

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conservatorship in Connecticut

Conservatorship In Connecticut – Basic Guidelines

What Is a Conservatorship? Conservatorship in Connecticut means that the Court appoints a person or organization to manage the life of another adult. There are Voluntary and Involuntary conservatorships. We will discuss Voluntary Conservatorships in a subsequent article. This article discusses Involuntary Conservatorship. In an Involuntary Conservatorship, the adult being conserved has to be deemed…

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transfer assets to spouse

MYTH #2: “If I Transfer My Assets to My Spouse, I Can Qualify for Medicaid” – Vlog

It’s understandable that some people think that if the assets are under a different name, they are no longer considered yours. While that is true in most cases, Medicaid has slightly different rules.

So don’t put “transfer assets to spouse” on your to-do list just yet. Watch the video below and let Attorney Joan Wilson explain why.

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