Hartford estate planning attorneys provide assistance to clients with larger estates who are potentially going to have to pay estate taxes after they pass away. Estate taxes can substantially reduce the value of an inheritance and can cause significant problems for families with lots of illiquid assets, as there may be insufficient funds available to … [Read More]
Hartford Medicaid Attorneys Can Help Protect Assets from Medicaid Estate Recovery
Hartford Medicaid attorneys can provide assistance to individuals and families in protecting their assets under Medicaid’s estate recovery rules. Nirenstein, Horowitz & Associates has helped many clients to ensure that instead of losing valuable property under these rules, that property can safely pass on to loved ones. It is important to make an asset protection … [Read More]
Is Aging in Place an Option for You?
Hartford elder law attorneys help people of all ages to plan ahead for retirement, illness, old age, or incapacity. One of the main goals of elder law attorneys is to help people protect their quality of life by keeping their assets safe and by ensuring they can maintain as much autonomy as possible in case … [Read More]
What Happens if it is Too Late for a Power of Attorney?
Hartford estate planning lawyers can provide you with assistance in creating a power of attorney and can help you to use other tools to plan ahead in case of incapacity. It is vitally important to talk with an estate planning lawyer while you are healthy so you can plan ahead and be prepared in case … [Read More]
Crossfit Program in Norwalk Helps Keep Seniors Active
A Connecticut elder law attorney provides help to people of all ages with many important issues, from incapacity planning to protecting assets and finding ways to build a strong legacy. One of the things that an attorney can provide assistance with is helping seniors to learn about programs and take advantage of benefits available to … [Read More]
5 Reasons Wills Aren’t A Sufficient Estate Plan
When it comes to estate planning, many people think of only one legal tool: wills. While it is true that a last will and testament can be an important part of your plan for your legacy, a will is far from the only document that most people need to create in order to prepare for … [Read More]
4 Mistakes A Connecticut Trust Lawyer Helps Avoid
A Connecticut trust lawyer at Nirenstein, Horowitz & Associates can provide you with invaluable help in determining if you need a trust. If you could benefit from including a trust as a part of your comprehensive estate plan, an experienced attorney can also assist you with creating a trust. Trust creation is one of the … [Read More]
Differences Between Inheritance Tax and Estate Tax
When you inherit money or you are making plans for who will inherit your wealth after you pass away, it is important that you understand the rules for inheritance tax and for estate tax. If an inheritance or estate tax (or both types of taxes) will be charged after your death, this can create substantial … [Read More]
Downsides to a Revocable Trust
There are many good reasons to create a revocable trust. Revocable trusts, or living trusts as they are also called, can provide important protection for your assets while still giving you flexibility and control over the wealth you transfer to the trust. However, there are also some limitations on what revocable trusts can do for … [Read More]
4 Reasons You Don’t Want to Die Intestate
If you have not made advanced plans for the distribution of your personal and real property after your death, you may die intestate. Dying intestate means that you have no will. Without a will, your family can face lots of problems in trying to wind up the affairs of your estate. Nirenstein, Horowitz & Associates … [Read More]
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