Monthly Archives: May 2025
What Does “Transfer On Death” Mean in Connecticut?
Part of estate planning in Canton and for anyone in Connecticut involves identifying assets and the parties to whom you want those assets to be distributed upon your death. In other words, you will be thinking about your family and other loved ones, and thinking about what property you want them to inherit from… Read More »
Even 18-Year-Olds Needs an Estate Plan
If your teenager will soon turn 18, it is an important time to discuss estate planning with your child and with your Canton estate planning lawyer. Many people wrongly assume that estate planning is only for elderly adults or those with chronic illnesses, and it is appropriate to put off estate planning until you… Read More »
Who Needs a Durable Power of Attorney?
Creating a power of attorney document is often an important component of estate planning in Canton and throughout Connecticut. There are different types of powers of attorney that a person can create, but most often a person will create what is known as a durable power of attorney. If you have never created a… Read More »
Reviewing Your Estate Plan When Your Spouse Dies
Experiencing the death of a spouse is devastating at any age, and regardless of whether it was something you were able to plan for in some respects or something that occurred suddenly and without any kind of warning. Nobody wants to think about the possibility of a spouse being diagnosed with a terminal illness,… Read More »