A Power of Attorney (POA) is one of the most common tools used in estate planning as well as in other areas of the law. As such, there is a very good chance that you will have a need for a POA at some point during your life. Deciding which type of POA you need … [Read More]
What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages of a Living Trust?
Like many people, you may have considered including a living trust in your overall estate plan. In fact, a living trust is one of the most common of all estate planning tools, due in large part to the numerous goals that can be furthered using a living trust. Although you should always consult with an … [Read More]
How Do I Apply for Medicaid in Connecticut as a Senior?
Like many seniors, you may have managed to go through your entire life to date without ever even considering the need for Medicaid benefits because you were fortunate enough to be covered by employer-sponsored health insurance. If you now find yourself faced with the need to qualify for Medicaid to help cover long-term care costs, … [Read More]
Signs of Nursing Home Abuse
The older population in the United States is growing at a historical rate, due in equal parts to the Baby Boomer generation reaching retirement and the simple fact that the average life expectancy in the U.S. has almost doubled in the last century. The increase in seniors has caused a corresponding increase in issues that … [Read More]
How Does a Living Trust Work to Protect Against Incapacity?
Creating a comprehensive estate plan to ensure that your estate assets are distributed according to your wishes is certainly important. What you may not realize, however, is that planning for the possibility of your own incapacity is equally important. The Glastonbury living trust lawyers at Nirenstein, Horowitz & Associates, P.C. explain how incorporating a living … [Read More]
New Tax Proposal re: Retirement Savings
There are new tax proposals working their way through the House and Senate. These proposals, if passed, would change retirement savings significantly. Read on to learn more about these proposals and whether they might impact you or your clients. [Read More]
Staying Current on Estate Planning
It’s important for estate planning attorneys to stay up on the latest developments and techniques. The American Academy of Estate Planning Attorney held its semi-annual conference in Atlanta last week. Read on to learn more about the topics discussed at that cutting-edge conference. [Read More]
Kiddie Tax is Worse Than Ever
The Kiddie Tax can apply to the unearned income of children. Read on to learn if this tax applies to you or your children. Also, learn ways to avoid the Kiddie Tax. [Read More]
What is a GST Trust?
A Generation-Skipping or “GST” trust can be a good way to keep assets out of the taxable estate of a beneficiary and yet still allow them to be used for the beneficiary’s benefit during life. Read on to learn more about this type of trust and whether it might make sense for you. [Read More]
5 Estate Planning Documents to Update Following a Divorce
If you have made the difficult decision to end your marriage, the legal process of divorce that follows will undoubtedly be time-consuming and emotionally exhausting. As such, it can be very easy to overlook the numerous practical steps that should be taken after a divorce. For example, the Hartford estate planning lawyers at Nirenstein, Horowitz … [Read More]
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