We’ve all heard stories about evil stepmothers, but what about evil stepchildren? Second marriages, especially when one or more parties have children from a prior relationship, come with unique concerns about inheritance. However, you can mitigate many of these...
Your children mean the world to you and the last thing you probably want to think about is what would happen to them if you were gone. Choosing who will be the guardian of your minor children is likely one of the hardest but most important decisions you will make...
Most people don’t realize that gun laws can cause significant legal problems when someone inherits a gun. When an owner of a licensed firearm passes away, it can be difficult to transfer ownership or possession of the registered firearms without violating the law....
If you have pets, you probably think of them as part of your family. As such, have you considered and planned for what will happen to your pets if you pass away? While you can always make informal arrangements, the best way to ensure your pets are cared for after...
If you are the beneficiary of a trust and going through a divorce, you are likely concerned with how the trust is going to impact the final distribution of assets between you and your spouse. When couples divorce in Connecticut and New York, their marital assets...
Guardianship, also known as conservatorship, is a legal process whereby a court appoints an individual or corporation to handle the financial and/or personal needs of a person who is no longer able to do so. Obtaining guardianship and conservatorship is not a...