Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Long-Term Care Planning in Middle Age
Are you at the age where you have a family of your own but you are also providing care and assistance to your elderly parents? If so, you are in the same company as many Connecticut residents in their 40s and 50s — firmly in middle age while in caregiving roles for the young… Read More »
Avoid These Common Errors in Connecticut Estate Planning
Estate planning in Connecticut is a complex process, and estate plans are tailored to the needs of the individual. While there are certain major components that should be in every person’s estate plan, there are individual details and situations that must be addressed on a case-by-case basis. In addition, many Connecticut residents’ estate plans… Read More »
How Estate Planning Can Help with Privacy Concerns
For many residents of Canton and the surrounding areas of Connecticut, privacy is an important concern when it comes to estate planning. You may want to maintain discretion when it comes to the value of certain assets you hold, and how those assets will be distributed. When assets are left through a will, however,… Read More »
Key Questions to Ask Yourself to Prepare for Estate Planning
Does the prospect of estate planning make you anxious or nervous? Many people in Connecticut assume that estate planning is going to be stressful, but in actuality, estate planning is likely to be a much more streamlined process than you might expect when you work with an experienced Connecticut estate planning lawyer. In order… Read More »
Why Special Needs Trusts May Be Essential for Individuals Who Require Lifetime Care
When an individual requires lifetime care — for a disabling condition that they have had since birth, for a medical condition that has arisen later in life, or due to a serious injury — it is often crucial to set up a special needs trust (SNT). A special needs trust is a particular type… Read More »
Can a Revocable Living Trust Replace a Will?
In creating an estate plan, many Connecticut residents have the goal of passing their property easily and quickly to loved ones, and allowing those beneficiaries to avoid the lengthy and often complex process of probate. One common way to do this is by placing your assets into a revocable living trust and designating beneficiaries…. Read More »
What is a Pour-Over Will?
While there are many different types of trusts that a person can establish under Connecticut law, from a revocable living trust to various kinds of irrevocable trusts, there is generally an assumption that there is only one kind of will. However, there are some distinctions in the type of will you create based on… Read More »
Is My Elderly Parent Currently Eligible for Nursing Home Medicaid Coverage?
Except for the extremely wealthy, most older adults in Connecticut who require long-term care in a nursing home will want to have Medicaid cover these very high costs. The price tag for even a semi-private room in a nursing home in Connecticut in 2024 was more than $15,000, and the average cost of a… Read More »