What Can I Do If a Bank Won’t Accept My Power of Attorney?

by Attorney Samuel Laurencelle | Aug 26, 2025 | News

Updated. August 19, 2025 It’s not uncommon for clients to call us in a panic because a bank or financial institution has refused to accept a valid power of attorney (POA) prepared for them. Naturally, they want to know what can be done to resolve the situation. The...

What are Beneficiary Designations and How Do They Affect Probate?

by Attorney Samuel Laurencelle | Aug 26, 2025 | CT Elder Law, News

Updated: August 18, 2025 This question comes up often, so it’s our “Question of the Month”! I also chose this topic to highlight beneficiary designations, which are a simple yet powerful planning tool. In this post, I’ll give an overview of beneficiary designations:...

When Should I Hire an Elder Law Attorney?

by Attorney Samuel Laurencelle | Aug 26, 2025 | CT Elder Law, Estate Planning

As we age, planning for the future involves more than just drafting a will. Legal, financial, and healthcare decisions often overlap in ways that can feel confusing and overwhelming. If you are supporting a senior or thinking ahead for yourself, you may wonder when it...

How to Administer an Estate

by Attorney Samuel Laurencelle | Feb 4, 2025 | Estate Planning, FAQ, News

“Question of the Month” is a new addition to our blog that will help answer common questions that Disability Planning Partners often receives from clients and prospective clients. We hope these posts will assist everyone seeking answers to common estate, disability,...

Business Succession Planning

by Attorney Samuel Laurencelle | Jan 28, 2025 | News

Why You Should Be Thinking About Business Succession Planning If you are the owner of a business you should be thinking about business succession planning. The prior statement applies to owners of every kind of business: from sole proprietors all the way to...