Christmas 2021
Another holiday changed in ways no one would want, because of the virus. Another holiday…
Estate Planning to Enhance Medicaid Eligibility
Long-term care involves not only a loss of personal autonomy; it also comes at a…
New Effort at Death with Dignity Law in Connecticut
On February 26th I gave testimony before the Connecticut legislature, regarding Raised Bill 6425, An…
Is it All Right to Plan to Become Eligible for Medicaid?
From time to time we will help a client plan their affairs in a way…
You have dementia, can you sign a Will?
Millions of people are affected by dementia, which can be a particularly cruel disease, and…
Protecting Yourself When a Loved One Enters a Nursing Home
We are taught from an early age to "act responsibly." A responsible person generally takes…
“Not Honesty Alone…”
Closing Thoughts by Jim Young Sponsored by Andrews & Young, PC November 21, 2014 HOME…
Transfer of Home to Children – Pros and Cons
IMPORTANT NOTE: The purpose of this outline is to familiarize the reader with some of…
Estate Planning Handbook
What is it that clients generally hope to achieve through an estate plan? To maintain…
Protecting Life Savings from Nursing Home Costs
Please read this for general information only and verify the information herein with an experienced…
Should you be part of our Maintenance Plan?
Generally, after a client signs the documents the Will or Trust or other estate plan…
Frequent Flyer Miles – Can You Pass Them On At Death?
Accumulated frequent flier miles can be valuable assets, but what happens to those miles after…
Arbitration Required for Claims of Injury by a Nursing Home or Assisted Living Facility Resident?
As you may know, businesses and large companies often try to avoid exposure to the…
Uncomfortable Conversations
Uncomfortable conversations... of the many worth having, here’s one. While a large percentage of Americans…
June Thoughts from Attorney Jim Young
From time to time, even those who want to be well informed about the extraordinary…
Public Hearing on Aid In Dying for Terminally Ill Patients
This coming week the legislature will hold a hearing on this year’s version of a…
Getting Into Trouble Helping Others
One way this happens is when a person has been named to act as a…
Frequent Flyer Miles – Can You Pass Them On At Death?
Accumulated frequent flier miles can be valuable assets, but what happens to those miles after…
Arbitration Required for Claims of Injury by a Nursing Home or Assisted Living Facility Resident?
As you may know, businesses and large companies often try to avoid exposure to the…
The Ins and Outs of Estate Sales
Following the death of a family member, you may find yourself needing to sort through…
Uncomfortable Conversations
Uncomfortable conversations... of the many worth having, here’s one. While a large percentage of Americans…
Leaving Your Estate Unequally to Your Children
Parents usually want to leave their children equal shares of their estate, but equal isn’t…
June Thoughts from Attorney Jim Young
From time to time, even those who want to be well informed about the extraordinary…
How to Give Gifts to your Grandchildren
Gifting assets to your grandchildren can do more than help your descendants get a good…
Public Hearing on Aid In Dying for Terminally Ill Patients
This coming week the legislature will hold a hearing on this year’s version of a…
Make Sure Your Estate Plan and Other Essential Documents are Safe from Disasters
It's an unfortunate reality that with the increasing number of natural disasters across the country,…
IRS REMINDS RETIREES TO TAKE MINIMUM REQUIRED DISTRIBUTIONS BY DEC. 31
IR 2021-245 (12/8/2021) The IRS has reminded retirees that required minimum distributions from retirement plans…
A Good Bill is not Signed into Law… and Other Things
I learned recently that the Governor failed to sign a law adopted by the legislature…
Summer Thoughts
We are seeing clients in our modestly sized conference room again, after a long hiatus. …
May Thoughts from Attorney Young
Over the past year, many attorneys took steps to modify their offices to follow CDC…
Testimony of James L. Young, Jr., Esq. In Conditional Support of Raised Bill 6425
Testimony of James L. Young, Jr., Esq. On Behalf of the Elder Law Section of…
Holiday Greetings!
Question. What is the name of a document, that may help prevent unpleasant probate court…
November Thoughts
We are past the election, and I think all of us are grateful for that.…
October Thoughts
Greetings All. I hope you are all staying safe, in a way that doesn’t drive…
September Thoughts
First Presidential debate is tonight. I intend to have a stiff drink and see how…
Don’t Let the Perfect, be the Enemy of the Good
There are many unknowns when planning an estate, but you can’t let the uncertainties get…
First, some serious things
First, on the serious side of things (non serious to follow), some excellent advocacy has…
Continuing Our Work
We hope this finds you well in body and spirit. These are very challenging times,…
Mr. Bingley, J.D.
The firm is pleased to announce that Mr. Bingley, JD (Juris Doggerel - 2020) has…
Free Money?
Lawyers often spend more time than they would like on things that are not directly…
Masks and Hair Cuts…
Some may remember the old Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young song….”Almost cut my hair”…..well…..I did…
Old dogs, New tricks.
We are living in interesting times, the old curse. I think most of us have…
New Laws for 2020
End of Year Thoughts
Hello, Somehow it is (already) again the Holiday season. We recently attended our extended family’s…
Be Kind To Your Executor – Trustee and Beneficiaries
No one wants to think about it, but we are all going to die sooner…
Compassionate Aid in Dying / Death With Dignity – A view in favor of self-determination
By James L. Young, Jr., Esq. Scenario. You have an incurable and irreversible medical condition…
Tell me again why we have to go to Probate Court?
Closing Thoughts by Jim Young Sponsored by Andrews & Young, PC October 17, 2014 HOME…
Making the right choices when considering a continuing care retirement center
Closing Thoughts by Jim Young Sponsored by Andrews & Young, PC Friday, August 22, 2014…
What to do with the family cottage?
Closing Thoughts by Jim Young Sponsored by Andrews & Young, PC Friday, July 18, 2014…
So you want to give your house away to your children…
Closing Thoughts by Jim Young Sponsored by Andrews & Young, PC Friday, June 20, 2014…
Why have a Power of Attorney?
What Is a Power of Attorney? A power of attorney is an important part of…
What Do I Do Before a Loved One Dies (and even before)?
A FEW SOBERING THOUGHTS Acting as an attorney in fact, or as an executor, is…
Should You Designate Who Has Control Over Your Body, And The Manner of Disposition At Your Death?
Have you ever wondered who has control over your body when you die? Or whether…
Preparing your home and title for the future
Closing Thoughts by Jim Young Sponsored by Andrews & Young, PC May 5, 2015 HOME…
Disclaimers, Disclosures, and Fixer-Uppers
Closing Thoughts by Jim Young Sponsored by Andrews & Young, PC April 24, 2015 HOME…
Bonds for deed, conveyance tax, and other real estate topics
Closing Thoughts by Jim Young Sponsored by Andrews & Young, PC March 18, 2015 HOME…
What is a reverse mortgage? And should you consider one?
Closing Thoughts by Jim Young Sponsored by Andrews & Young, PC February 20, 2015 HOME…
Thoughts on buying distressed property
Closing Thoughts by Jim Young Sponsored by Andrews & Young, PC January 23, 2015 HOME…
Navigating legal issues in housing, both weighty and trivial
Closing Thoughts by Jim Young Sponsored by Andrews & Young, PC Friday, September 19, 2014…
Assembling a real estate team
Closing Thoughts by Jim Young Sponsored by Andrews & Young, PC Friday, May 23, 2014…
What real estate closing clauses are appropriate for you?
Closing Thoughts by Jim Young Sponsored by Andrews & Young, PC Friday, March 28, 2014…
Sellers face $250 loss at closing if smoke and CO detectors are not in place
Closing Thoughts by Jim Young Sponsored by Andrews & Young, PC Friday, February 28, 2014…
Real Estate Matters – Frequently Asked Questions
When should I talk to an attorney about my real estate transaction? How can I…