Monthly Archives: January 2026
What is Standby Guardianship in Connecticut?
If you are a parent of a minor child, it is critical for your estate plan to address guardianship of your child in the event of your death or your incapacity (and the child’s other parent’s death or incapacity). You may not realize it, but being able to name a guardian of your choice,… Read More »
Health Care Decisions and Estate Planning in Connecticut
When most people think about estate planning, they think about making a will and deciding who will inherit their property. There is significantly more to estate planning than making a will, and there are many ways to leave assets to loved ones and charitable entities outside a will. In fact, many estate planning tools… Read More »
What is the Connecticut Qualified Dispositions in Trust Act?
In Connecticut, Public Act 19-137 created an omnibus trust code that included, as Sections 99 to 108 of the code, the Connecticut Qualified Dispositions in Trust Act (QDTA). The Connecticut QDTA, and the rest of the Connecticut Uniform Trust Code, was enacted in 2019 and took effect in January 2020. Importantly, the Connecticut QDTA… Read More »