A Medicaid trust is a trust that is created in order to protect assets while making sure those assets do not disqualify you from Medicaid coverage. There are actually a few different options when it comes to Medicaid trusts. You can make an irrevocable trust if you are worried about needing Medicaid for nursing home … [Read More]
Is Probate Required After Any Death?
Is probate required? This is a question that should be asked as part of the estate planning process. It is also a question which will be asked by any person whose loved one has passed away. The probate process is usually necessary after a death and is the process by which a will is validated … [Read More]
Am I Eligible for Medicaid?
Am I eligible for Medicaid? This is a question which many people ask because they are in need of nursing home care or Medicaid services. The answer is going to vary depending upon many factors, including your age and income level. Determining if you are eligible for Medicaid coverage or not is of vital importance … [Read More]
What if You Don’t Want to be the Executor of a Will?
The executor of a will has many responsibilities. If you are chosen to be the executor of a will, you need to make certain that you are able to fulfill these responsibilities in accordance with Connecticut law and in accordance with the wishes of the deceased. If you cannot fulfill the role as executor, you … [Read More]
How to Get Started Setting up a Trust
Setting up a trust can be an essential part of the estate planning process. The creation of a trust can also be a key part of your asset protection and incapacity plan. There are many different types of trusts, each of which could possibly accomplish different purposes in securing your legacy and your financial security. … [Read More]
Four Connecticut Nursing Homes Fined for Lapses in Care
Hartford nursing home planning is vitally important for seniors and for their families. Not all nursing homes are created equal and some can provide significantly better– or worse– care for vulnerable seniors. No elderly person deserves to be mistreated by caregivers, and the best way to make sure this does not happen is to do … [Read More]
How do Medicaid Insurance Plans Work?
In Connecticut, Medicaid plans are called Connecticut Mirror, Medicaid pays out more than $6 billion per year in Connecticut to provide healthcare coverage to those who need care. Medicaid pays for many different things. It can pick up Medicare premium costs and co-insurance costs for seniors. It can also cover things that Medicaid does not … [Read More]
Myths about the Connecticut Probate Process
The Connecticut probate process is a formal legal process which takes place after most people pass away. There are ways to avoid having assets transfer through probate, such as by creating a comprehensive plan to transfer assets via other means such as trust administration and pay on death accounts. However, even if assets have transferred … [Read More]
Preparing to Meet with a Connecticut Probate Lawyer
A Connecticut probate lawyer can help you to be prepared for the legal process that goes along with the death of a loved one. You need to ensure that you understand what steps must be taken after a death has occurred. Because probate requires going to join us for a free seminar. You can also … [Read More]
Myths about Estate Tax Planning
Estate tax planning is very important if you have valuable assets that you want to leave to your loved ones. It becomes especially essential for those with a family business or farm, which are illiquid assets that could be counted as part of your taxable estate and that could leave your estate struggling to find … [Read More]
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