Christmas 2021
Another holiday changed in ways no one would want, because of the virus. Another holiday without some loved ones near...and for those near these holiday photos with lots of masks will be easy to identify as from this year...”oh, that…
Estate Planning to Enhance Medicaid Eligibility
Long-term care involves not only a loss of personal autonomy; it also comes at a tremendous financial price. Proper planning can help your family prepare for the financial toll and protect assets for future generations. Long-term care can be very…
New Effort at Death with Dignity Law in Connecticut
On February 26th I gave testimony before the Connecticut legislature, regarding Raised Bill 6425, An Act regarding medical aid in dying. I gave it as Chair of the Elder Law Section of the Connecticut Bar Association, and its roughly 500…
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 to reduce the risk that their assets will all need to be spent on long term care before they become eligible for Medicaid to help…
You have dementia, can you sign a Will?
Millions of people are affected by dementia, which can be a particularly cruel disease, and unfortunately many of them do not have all their estate planning affairs in order before the symptoms start. If you or a loved one has…
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 care of their personal and financial affairs in a mature way and honors their obligations. When a person is considered to be irresponsible, we see…
“Not Honesty Alone…”
Closing Thoughts by Jim Young Sponsored by Andrews & Young, PC November 21, 2014 HOME SOURCE www.theday.com view PDF here I had reason the other day to be reflecting on the duties of a trustee to the beneficiaries of a…
Transfer of Home to Children – Pros and Cons
IMPORTANT NOTE: The purpose of this outline is to familiarize the reader with some of the various laws and considerations relating to transfers of property to children. However, since this is only a summary, since the laws change frequently and…
Estate Planning Handbook
What is it that clients generally hope to achieve through an estate plan? To maintain control of their assets as long as reasonably possible;To create a plan to manage their assets and protect themselves and their loved ones if incapacity…
Protecting Life Savings from Nursing Home Costs
Please read this for general information only and verify the information herein with an experienced attorney. The rules discussed herein change from time to time, and planning should only be done with the assistance of an experienced attorney. This discussion…