We assist clients with Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts, Trust Administration, Probate & Estate Administration, Conservatorships, Elder Law, Medicaid, and Residential Real Estate, throughout Litchfield County Connecticut.. ESTATE PLANNING
Estate planning is one of the most important steps any person can take to make sure that their final estate and health care wishes are honored,and that loved ones are provided for in their absence. A variety of concerns can be controlled through proper communication and planning. These issues can be as simple as assigning who inherits your grandmother’s diamond ring,to a more complex discussion of who will raise your minor children in your absence,to the often emotional questions of funeral arraignments and burial wishes.
Regardless of your age,your financial status,or your family life,an estate plan can accomplish the following:
· Identify the family and friends that you wish to receive your property after your death;
· Appoint a guardian to raise your minor children in the event of your death;
· Appoint a person to take care of your physical/financial needs should you not be able to do so;
· Dictate the kinds of medical care you wish to receive should you be unable to make your wishes known when the time comes,and/or;
· Set forth the kind of funeral arrangements you would like.
Whether you need to revise an existing will,review beneficiary designations,or create a comprehensive estate plan from scratch; an estate planning attorney can explain all options available to you to make sure your estate planning goals are satisfied.
We provide experienced representation to clients in all matters involving estate planning,including:
Simple and Complex Wills
Trusts
Living Wills
Durable Powers of Attorney
Healthcare Directives
Estate Tax Planning
Charitable Giving
ELDER LAW
Elder Law attorneys focus on the legal needs of the elderly,concentrating on the special needs that often affect the older generations. An Elder Law attorney handles general estate planning issues,incorporating planning for incapacity with alternative decision making documents.
These topics are often emotionally-charged issues that arise as our loved ones age. Our client oriented approach provides comfort though education. We make sure you understand all of your options to better empower you to make the best decisions for your family.
We provide experienced representation to clients in all matters involving elder law,including:
Medicaid and Medical Assistance Benefits
Medicaid Planning
Long Term Care Planning
Title XIX Applications
Special Needs Trusts
Asset Protection
Estate Planning
Estate Transfer
Wills
Trusts
Conservatorships
Powers of Attorney
Health Care Directives
Nursing Home Assistance
Accessing Community Services
Useful elder law websites:
www.naela.org
http://www.elderlawanswers.com/
www.medicareadvocacy.org
www.socialsecurity.gov
PROBATE,ESTATE and TRUST ADMINISTRATION
Probate is the process by which the legal title of property is transferred from the decedent's estate to his/her beneficiaries. An estate is all property owned by you at the time of your death,including; real estate,bank accounts,stocks and bonds,life insurance policies,and tangible personal property.
We help to ensure that your property,be it estate or trust property,will be transferred to those you have identified,as quickly and with as few legal hurdles as possible.
Useful websites:
www.jud.ct.gov/probate
CONSERVATORSHIPS
A conservatorship is when a person is given the legal right and obligation to be responsible for another person. The conservator becomes responsible for the conserved person’s wellbeing,both