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Life’s Events Documents and Estate Planning: What Do I Need?

By Brian S. Karpe |

While none of us can fully plan for unexpected life events, it is possible to make plans so that you maintain your ability to make decisions in certain circumstances as best as possible, and that you identify other people you trust to make decisions for you if you become unable to do so for… Read More »

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How A Trust Can Safeguard Your Minor Child’s Inheritance

By Brian S. Karpe |

There is nothing that you would not do for your child and to ensure their safety and security. This includes proactively developing an estate plan or updating an existing one when you become a parent. But when you write your estate plan, what you include in it makes a big difference. Putting together an… Read More »

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Top Financial Tips for New Parents

By Brian S. Karpe |

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 »

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Medicaid Planning and Long-Term Care in Connecticut: What to Consider

By Brian S. Karpe |

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 »

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What Estate Planning Documents Do I Need?

By Brian S. Karpe |

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 »

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What is Required for a Valid Will in Connecticut?

By Brian S. Karpe |

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 »

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What Should I Know About Title XIX?

By Brian S. Karpe |

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 »

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Understanding Negotiations After Filing a Personal Injury Claim

By Brian S. Karpe |

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 »

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When Can a Healthcare Provider Refuse To Follow Your Advanced Directive?

By Brian S. Karpe |

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 »

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Gathering Documentation for your Personal Injury Claim

By Brian S. Karpe |

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 »

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