Should You Litigate Your Dispute? Lessons from Game Theory
Game theory studies how outcomes are affected by the actions of different actors or “players.” How does this fit into litigation? Without minimizing the important stakes for parties involved in a lawsuit, it can help to think of litigation as a game. Every party is...
How Is a Trust Treated in Divorce?
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...
Is Your Business Ready for Tax Season?
Tax season can be challenging for small business owners who must find time to gather information for tax returns while managing their companies. It’s important to have good recordkeeping practices throughout the year but even if you do, there still will be tasks to...
Obtaining Guardianship or Conservatorship for a Person with Severe Dementia
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...
Five Things You Need to Know About Contesting a Will
If someone objects to a will, they may be able to contest its validity in court. However, there are specific rules that limit who can contest a will, when, and under what circumstances. There are also procedural requirements and deadlines that must be adhered to...
What You Need to Know About the SECURE Act 2.0
At the end of 2022, the SECURE Act 2.0 was signed into law. The Act makes changes to both individual and employer retirement savings plan rules with the goal of encouraging workers to save more for retirement. The Act also allows retirees to potentially reduce or...