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Living Trusts: A Brief Look At The Advantages

When you engage the services of a good Hartford estate planning lawyer your attorney is going to fill you in on all of your options and make recommendations based on your unique situation. When you hear all the details you may find that you would benefit from the creation of a living trust as a … [Read More]

Category: Estate Planning, Wills and TrustsTag: trusts, Estate Planning, Inheritance Planning

Three Estate Plan Update Triggers

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Category: Estate PlanningTag: Estate Planning, Inheritance Planning

Be Clear When Stating Your Wishes

We live during interesting times as they say, and when you think about estate planning things are not always simple. The idea of a couple who have never been divorced with three children and six grandchildren being the standard for all cases is simply not realistic. This is the age of the blended family, and … [Read More]

Category: Estate PlanningTag: Estate Planning, Inheritance Planning

Make Educational Opportunities Possible With 529 Plan

The value of education cannot be overstated, and when you are contemplating your legacy you may ask yourself how you can help your younger family members with college expenses. There are various options, and the one that we would like to highlight here is the 529 plan. These plans provide you with the opportunity to … [Read More]

Category: Estate PlanningTag: Financial Planning, College Planning, long term planning

What is a Guardianship in Connecticut?

What is a Guardianship in Connecticut? from [Read More]

Category: Estate Planning

Asset Protection With A GST

Asset protection can be an important consideration when you are making preparations for the future. There are a number of different ways that you can keep assets out of harm’s way, and the best way to proceed is going to vary depending on the unique nature of your situation. To be optimally prepared you need … [Read More]

Category: Estate PlanningTag: trusts, Estate Planning, Inheritance Planning

Marital Agreements Can Play Role In Legacy Planning

When you think about the prospect of two people getting married a certain mental image may coalesce in your mind’s eye. There they are, a pair of fresh-faced, childless young adults who are madly in love and looking radiant as they exit the ceremony as man and wife with moist-eyed relatives look on approvingly. Under … [Read More]

Category: Estate PlanningTag: Legacy Planning, Estate Planning, Inheritance Planning

What Is Legacy Wealth Planning in Connecticut?

Your legacy is the influence that you will be leaving behind after you pass away. Clearly, you may have had an effect that is intangible, and this type of legacy is very important and meaningful. However, there is also such a thing as a financial legacy. It is important to plan ahead for the well-being … [Read More]

Category: Estate PlanningTag: Legacy Planning, Wealth Preservation

Providing College Tuition Brings Dual Rewards

Leaving money behind to the people that you love can be a satisfying thing, but many individuals have concerns about it as well. There is such a thing as being spoiled and getting too much too soon and this can have a negative impact on a person in a number of different ways. So, when … [Read More]

Category: Estate PlanningTag: Legacy Planning, Estate Planning, Inheritance Planning

Legacy Crafting: Legal Assistance Is Invaluable

For serious individuals estate planning is not just a matter of drawing up a basic last will. A lot of people who see the big picture want to craft a lasting legacy and do everything possible to provide for their loved ones while making a mark that can extend to the community at large. Some … [Read More]

Category: Estate PlanningTag: Legacy Planning, Estate Planning, Inheritance Planning

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