Have your made your list of New Year’s Resolutions for 2026 yet? Whether you started your list or not, let me help you with some inspiration – Estate Planning! Now hear me out… At the end of every year, we seem to think that “next year will be my year” – the year everything falls…
One of the most common questions people ask when planning for the future is, “Who will make decisions for me if I become unable to make them myself?” Ideally, you’ll never need a conservator. By creating a comprehensive estate plan that includes a Durable Power of Attorney and an Advance Healthcare Directive, you can often…
Britney Spears’s legal fight to take back control over her personal and financial affairs has put a spotlight on the issue of guardianship. Full guardianship of an adult may be necessary for many individuals who are incapable of managing their own affairs. This may be due to dementia or intellectual, developmental or mental health disabilities.…
Preparing for a baby comes with a long list of things to do. You may be setting up the nursery, choosing a pediatrician, arranging childcare, reviewing health insurance, and making sure you have everything you need for those first few weeks at home. One important item that is easy to overlook is estate planning. Estate…
There Are Two Basic Types of Conservatorships In Connecticut One to manage the conserved person’s financial affairs (Conservator of the Estate) and one to manage their personal affairs (conservator of the Person). The Probate Court may appoint two separate individuals to perform these roles or one person to oversee both. Conservator of The Estate The…
The first question you need to ask yourself is if the last will and testament the only thing you need. The reason why most people don’t ask themselves this question is because they are not aware that there is anything else. In most cases, if you think you need a will, you probably need an…
