You really need to consult with an experienced estate planning attorney to discuss how to complete the changes you desire in your planning. It...

If you are appointed as her Conservator, the court can authorize you to make those types of decision for her, and the court can limit, suspend or...

Can I transfer/quick claim my deceased fathers property to his estate after being served court papers from the mortgage company?

If your father granted a mortgage on his property before transferring it to you, then the mortgage remains as a lien on the property until the...

Technically, a gift of any amount can cause a disqualifying penalty if your grandmother applies for Medicaid within five years of making the gift. ...

Can a bank in Connecticut freeze assets (cash) in a trust when a conservatorship is issued? If so, how can we access assets?

You do not provide enough facts to answer the question. If the account is held in a trust, then it may be outside of the scope of the...

Unfortunately, it sounds like your father's will needs to be probated in order to transfer the title to his boat and car, and possibly the house,...

Technically, the principal must have capacity in order to revoke a durable power of attorney. However, the law presumes that all people have...

When a parent of a minor child is terminally ill (&dies), can the surviving parent act as next of kin on behalf of the child ?

If the child is born out of wedlock, paternity must be established before the child can inherit under the laws of intestacy in Connecticut. All of...

Looking to protect me assets?

The answer depends upon the type of debt. A "living trust" is one you create during your lifetime. It can be revocable or irrevocable and there...

You should consult an experienced elder law attorney in Connecticut. Aside from the choice of forms, your mother appears to have an issue with her...