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Strategies for Protecting Elderly Assets from Long-Term Care Costs
Strategies for Protecting Elderly Assets from Long-Term Care Costs
As people live longer, the cost of long-term care becomes a pressing concern for many families. Nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and in-home care can quickly consume savings and retirement funds.
Common Mistakes to Avoid During Probate Administration
Common Mistakes to Avoid During Probate Administration
Probate is a legal process that follows the death of an individual, during which a court oversees the distribution of their estate and assures that all debts and taxes are paid. While probate can be an essential process for settling an estate, it can also be filled with pitfalls.
What Factors Should Influence Your Choice Between a Will and a Trust?
What Factors Should Influence Your Choice Between a Will and a Trust?
At Watterworth Law Offices, LLC, located in Simsbury, Connecticut, we understand that making decisions regarding estate planning can be both overwhelming and crucial for your family's future.
What Are the Benefits of Advance Directives in Elder Care Planning?
What Are the Benefits of Advance Directives in Elder Care Planning?
Elder care planning can significantly impact how a loved one’s wishes are respected during difficult health circumstances, and advance directives play a pivotal role in that process.
How to Choose the Right Conservator for an Incapacitated Loved One
How to Choose the Right Conservator for an Incapacitated Loved One
When a loved one becomes incapacitated due to illness, injury, or age-related conditions, one of the most significant decisions we may face is selecting a conservator to manage their affairs. In Connecticut, this is a serious legal responsibility, and we must approach it with care and attention to detail.
How Can You Ensure Your Estate Plan Minimizes Family Disputes?
How Can You Ensure Your Estate Plan Minimizes Family Disputes?
At Watterworth Law Offices, located in Simsbury, Connecticut, we know that an estate plan is more than just a way to distribute assets. It’s a tool that provides clarity and can prevent unnecessary family disputes.
Key Considerations for Drafting a Comprehensive Living Trust
Key Considerations for Drafting a Comprehensive Living Trust
At Watterworth Law Offices, LLC, located in Simsbury, Connecticut, we help clients design and implement effective estate plans tailored to their unique needs. One of the most powerful tools in estate planning is a living trust.
Important Changes to Powers of Attorney Laws
Important Changes to Powers of Attorney Laws
A Power of Attorney is an important estate planning tool that allows a person, referred to as the “Principal,” to designate another individual to act as an “Agent” on their behalf for financial and other matters without involving the probate court
Do I Need a Will?
Do I Need a Will?
If you don't have an estate plan, the State of Connecticut has one for you. And it may not be what you expect or want
Legal Documents Your Child Needs when They Turn 18
Legal Documents Your Child Needs when They Turn 18
When your child turns 18, he or she becomes an adult in the eyes of the law and your legal right to access their protected records, and manage decision-making for them - medical, financial, and academic - comes to an abrupt halt