by Allison DePaola | Oct 20, 2015 | Connecticut Estate Planning Attorney Blog
We congratulate our partner, Allison DePaola, (center), on her recognition by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in 2015, and also on her recognition by the Orange Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors as the Director of the Year. The 2015 New England Super...
by Allison DePaola | Sep 17, 2015 | Connecticut Estate Planning Attorney Blog, Estate Administration, Estate Planning
You may be surprised to know that there is a whole group of assets you may own that do not pass as directed in your Will. Examples are retirement accounts, life insurance, annuities, transfer on death accounts, or jointly owned accounts. Collectively, these assets...
by Allison DePaola | Sep 17, 2015 | Connecticut Estate Planning Attorney Blog, Estate Planning
Remarriage after death or divorce is not uncommon. If you are in a second marriage and have children from an earlier marriage you may want spouse #2 to be able to live in the home after your death, but, at the same time, may want to be sure the home passes to your...
by Allison DePaola | Aug 27, 2015 | Connecticut Estate Planning Attorney Blog, Estate Planning
Many people have a Will that instructs how their assets should be divided and distributed after their death. However, a Will only determines the division of probate assets; a Will does not govern the division of non-probate assets. What are probate assets?...
by Allison DePaola | Aug 1, 2015 | Connecticut Estate Planning Attorney Blog, Estate Planning
One key to planning your estate is to understand the difference between probate and non-probate property. Probate is the process of the Probate court determining how to distribute your property after you die. This process is simplified if you have a Will in place that...
by Allison DePaola | Jun 10, 2015 | Business Transactions, Connecticut Estate Planning Attorney Blog, Non Profit Organizations
Congratulations to Lynn Whalen Riordan on the official opening of The Food Pantry of North Branford, CT! Her efforts, drive and determination to create a clean, accessible, and nice place for community members to access essential food is incredible and inspiring! To...
