by Attorney Samuel Laurencelle | Aug 26, 2025 | CT Elder Law, News
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: what they are, other terms...
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...
by Attorney Claudia W. Englisby | Apr 23, 2022 | CT Elder Law, Estate Planning, News, Testimonials
Watch this video Ms. Alberta Elliot was featured on NBC because she is in her 90’s and was sewing masks right at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. She also happens to be a client of our firm. Unsolicited, she created this video. A Client Testimonial for Disability...
by Attorney Claudia W. Englisby | Mar 30, 2022 | CT Elder Law, Estate Planning, News
Saying that there has been “undue influence” is often used as a reason to contest a will or estate plan, but what does it mean? Undue influence occurs when someone exerts pressure on an individual, causing that individual to act contrary to his or her...
by Attorney Claudia W. Englisby | Apr 30, 2021 | CT Elder Law, Disability, Estate Planning, News
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by Attorney Claudia W. Englisby | Mar 3, 2021 | CT Elder Law, Disability, Estate Planning, News
A Lesson in Trusts: An Estate Planning Tool for Adam and Eve One important tool in estate planning, elder law, and disability planning is Trust. Yet, it is also the most commonly misunderstood document. A trust is a document that sets forth rules for how money or...
