A trust administration lawyer at Nirenstein, Horowitz & Associates can provide invaluable help during the trust administration process. The trust administration process is the process by which assets held in a living trust transfer after the death of the trust creator. The trustee oversees this process and has a fiduciary duty to manage the assets within the trust and act … [Read More]
Protecting the Elderly from Financial Abuse
A Hartford elder law attorney can provide help to seniors and to family members of those who are getting older. As seniors age, they often become the target of scammers who attempt to take advantage of them financially. Seniors could be victimized by strangers who perpetrate unlawful schemes and target vulnerable elderly people. Older Connecticut … [Read More]
How to Choose a Nursing Home That Provides High Quality Care
A Medicaid planning attorney at Nirenstein, Horowitz & Associates can provide you with assistance in planning for the possibility you will need to move to a nursing home. It is important to make advanced plans in case you require nursing home care because there are wide discrepancies in quality from one nursing home to another. It is also important to … [Read More]
Understanding Guardianship Proceedings in Probate Court
Probate attorneys provide assistance after the death of a loved one when assets must transfer through the probate process. However, a death is not the only circumstance where going to court may be necessary. Probate courts can also preside over other legal proceedings, including the proceedings that become necessary when a guardian or conservator must be named for … [Read More]
When a Will Isn’t Enough For Your Estate Plan
Hartford estate planning attorneys can provide you with invaluable help in creating your estate plan. Many people believe, erroneously, that making a last will and testament is the only thing that they need to do in order to create an estate plan and provide for their families after they have passed on. A will is actually insufficient for … [Read More]
What Can You Expect After a Loved One Passes Away?
Westport probate attorneys will assist you with all of the steps that you need to take after a loved one has passed on. There are many different steps that need to occur after a death, and unfortunately you are often left trying to tackle these difficult issues while coping with the grief of your loved … [Read More]
State Updating Its Plan to Help People with Alzheimer’s
Connecticut elder law attorneys provide assistance in circumstances where there has been a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or when a person has otherwise been diagnosed with dementia. This diagnosis is life-altering and it is vitally important that a detailed plan for the future be created as soon as a diagnosis has been made. Nirenstein, Horowitz & Associates … [Read More]
Connecticut Senior Center Breaks Ground
A Connecticut elder law attorney can provide help to seniors in making plans to get the care and support they need as they grow older. Often, when seniors age, they experience age-related infirmities or develop illnesses that make living alone impractical or impossible. If this occurs, it becomes important for those seniors and their family … [Read More]
Top Reasons for Avoiding Probate
Hartford probate attorneys can provide help with the probate process. The process can be a lengthy and time consuming one and, while having a lawyer can reduce the stress associated with probate, many people would still prefer not to have to go through this process after a loved one passes away. Fortunately, there are ways to … [Read More]
Common Mistakes in Medicaid Planning
Medicaid planning is important because you may need to qualify for Medicaid and may be unable to do so if you do not have a plan in place. Medicaid is a means-tested benefit, which means if you have too many financial resources, you will not be able to get covered by the program. This could … [Read More]
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