Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Top Financial Tips for New Parents
When a child is on the way, the number of things to prepare for can seem impossible. From picking a name to stocking a nursery full of all the blankets and diapers a baby will use, it is a lot for a couple to handle. Children are life-changing, and when bringing one into the… Read More »
Medicaid Planning and Long-Term Care in Connecticut: What to Consider
Anyone who is currently in their 50s or assisting aging parents with nursing home care and assisted-living facility considerations is realizing that it is about the time that they begin thinking about these issues for themselves, too. To be sure, although it may still be more than a decade or two before you may… Read More »
What Estate Planning Documents Do I Need?
While there is a common misconception that estate planning is a process that is only important for older adults, it is essential for Connecticut residents to know that estate planning is critical for adults of all ages. In particular, once you are in your late 30s and into your 40s with minor children and… Read More »
What is Required for a Valid Will in Connecticut?
Adults of all ages should consider estate planning, but it is particularly important to think seriously about a will once you get into your 40s and have a family you want to protect. While it can be difficult to think about an unexpected death and what will happen when you are gone, a will… Read More »
What Should I Know About Title XIX?
Whether you are starting to think ahead about Medicaid planning and long-term care issues for yourself, or your elderly parents are in need of immediate assistance due to a need for long-term care and options for paying for a nursing home, it is important to know about Title XIX. If you have started to… Read More »
Understanding Negotiations After Filing a Personal Injury Claim
You were just injured in an unintentional injury accident that another party caused. The other party was behaving in a negligent manner, which is why the accident happened. You are entitled to obtain compensation for the losses you suffered, but to get what you are owed, you will need to file a personal injury… Read More »
When Can a Healthcare Provider Refuse To Follow Your Advanced Directive?
There could be a time in your life when you need to make serious medical decisions but are incapacitated for one reason or another and, as a result, are unable to make those decisions on your own. If you preplanned for unforeseen future events that could affect your health, you likely have an advanced… Read More »
Gathering Documentation for your Personal Injury Claim
Suppose you were hurt in an unintentional injury accident. In that case, you may have sustained several costly losses like having to pay for medical treatment for injuries and physical bodily harm you suffered and for the bills you received for replacement or repairs to personal property that was damaged. At the same time,… Read More »
All About ‘Do Not Resuscitate Orders”
End-of-life planning may not be the most pleasant or exciting activity, but it is one that is necessary for everyone. When thinking about potential situations that you may be in, especially if you become ill or incapacitated, you should consider what medical treatment you’d like to have and what you would refuse. You can… Read More »
5 Reasons to Work with An Asset Protection Attorney
Taking good care of the assets you have built over your lifetime is essential. You can protect them with the help of an asset protection attorney. An asset protection attorney knows the strategies and legal methods that allow for the protection of one’s assets from threats to them, like lawsuits, creditor claims, bankruptcy, and… Read More »