Elder Law

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Understanding the Difference Between a Will and a Living Will in Connecticut

In Connecticut, there are distinct legal documents that serve different purposes when it comes to estate planning and healthcare decisions. These documents often include a will, and a living will. While both play significant roles in outlining an individual’s wishes, they serve different functions and address different aspects of a person’s life. Let’s delve into […]

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Retiring Early Requires Planning

Retiring early is a goal for many people. However, according to findings from the Boston College Center for Retirement Research, the average age of retirement has risen to 65.7 years old for college-educated men, 62.8 years old for college-educated women and around 62 years old for people whose highest level of education is a high […]

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Protecting Assets of a Parent in Failing Health

When you’re contemplating your old age — or caring for someone who is elderly — you first have to focus on three key items: Taking care of oneself and one’s possessions. To whom do you wish to leave a particular possession? Ensure that you have a valid up-to-date will or trust documents, and a durable power […]

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Understanding Probate in Connecticut

When people find that they are facing Probate court, they can become anxious. Probate is the legal process of administering the estate of a deceased person. The probate process is overseen by the probate court and shall be handled by an executor or administrator appointed by the court. This process can seem complex and intimidating. […]

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New Career versus Retirement Job

If you are nearing retirement age, you may require extra determination and energy to switch to a new career. While fellow retirees are making travel plans or enjoying additional family time, you may choose to continue to keep working. The question becomes, should I start a second career or take a “retirement job” instead. […]

Is Long-Term Care Insurance a Good Investment?

Many people wonder if long-term care insurance is a good investment. Middle-aged and older people, especially those in their 50s and 60s, often contemplate buying long-term health care insurance. In the end, only about 2.3% of this age group actually purchase it. The hesitancy is understandable, as consumers grapple with today’s known cost of premiums […]

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What to Know About Being a Health Care Representative

Acting on behalf of a person as their health care representative requires you to understand the important decisions you may need to make. If your loved one becomes incapacitated, they may be unable to communicate with their health care providers. In this circumstance, you are responsible for communicating with those health care providers in order […]

Why Hire an Elder Law Attorney?

Many elder law attorneys specialize in estate planning, incapacity planning, and end-of-life care for seniors. These practitioners are essential because they work to protect a vulnerable population. To plan for their future and their care, seniors and their families should consider hiring an elder law attorney. Having a plan for your aging loved one’s care […]

Preplanning for Nursing Home Care

What exactly is nursing home preplanning, and when do you need to start thinking about it? Ideally, nursing home preplanning happens about five years or more before you think you or a loved one will need long-term care. Many seniors are concerned about losing their home and other assets if they one day require nursing […]

Understanding How a Medicaid Trust Works

As we age, we may become more concerned about how we will pay for our own or our spouse’s long-term care needs. With rising costs of nursing home and in-home care, your hard-earned money could be wiped out completely in as little as a few months. Estate planning techniques can utilize irrevocable trusts like Medicaid […]