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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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What Is a Death Doula? As conversations around end-of-life planning become more open and proactive, many families are hearing a new term: death doula. While the concept may sound unfamiliar, the role itself is deeply rooted in compassion, presence, and support during one of life’s most meaningful transitions. A death doula, sometimes called an end-of-life…
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In the wake of the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act of 2019, the landscape for minimizing income taxes has changed, especially for individuals with significant retirement assets who intend to pass wealth to heirs. The SECURE Act reshaped how inherited retirement accounts are taxed, often accelerating income taxes for beneficiaries. As…
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By the time you reach your 40s and 50s, life often looks very different from what it did a decade earlier. Careers are more established, families have grown, homes and investments have been acquired, and retirement planning is beginning to take shape. With these milestones comes a greater need for thoughtful estate planning. Estate planning…
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Each February, National Senior Independence Month encourages conversations about what independence truly means as we age. For many older adults, independence is not just about living alone or driving a car; it’s about having control, dignity, and a voice in personal, financial, and healthcare decisions, no matter what the future holds. At Reed Wilson Case,…
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