How do I get my 16 year old daughters last name changed?

I'm sorry to hear about your troubles. It is important to note that just because you have sole custody, does not mean your ex has given up his...

Will they take my inheritance for back support

The state will likely take at least 50% of your inheritance for child support and maybe even for your incarceration. I'm not positive if they...

Can I, and his his blood related siblings, contest his bedside will?

Attorney Haber gave a great summary of the issues surrounding your set of facts. This is a common question of a lot of family members who consider...

Are there laws in CT that protect elders against financial abuse?

Just to play "devil's advocate" on this... if your step mother hired a lawyer to work with her on her and your father's finances, I could interpret...

Hi, this is a great question! The Power of Attorney that you both signed back in 2001 should not expire, however, forms that are older may not...

Can my mother transfers the majority of her investment assets (stocks, mutual funds) to me for Medicaid spend down purposes & pr

No! Transferring her assets to you is considered a gift and will definitely create a penalty for your mother. Gifting is not a valid spend down...

Estate Question in CT/NY

HI. I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. In CT typically the executor must file to open probate for the estate with the local...

Is my mother responsible for the credit card debt he accrued and his medical bills? Can she separate herself from that debt?

Hi. I am sorry to hear about your and your mother's loss. I agree with the previous attorney's response. The debt is not the responsibility of your...

I've searched my name in Connecticut unclaimed property search and returned a bunch of results, now they're gone. What happened?

Hi, this is an interesting question. However, i'm not sure the question you pose is clear enough to warrant a useful answer for you. If you...

This depends on your attorney's methods. Some attorneys will keep the original Will in a safe at the office or another secure location and provide...