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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.

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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


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


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