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Inheritance Expectations: Can They be Challenged Ahead of Time?
By Carmine Perri With Thanksgiving behind us and other holidays quickly approaching, most of us are now in full holiday swing. Maybe it is simply the time of year where the word “expectation” is...
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Inheritance: The #1 Cause of Adult Sibling Rivalry
This is the first in a two-part series about the realities of and remedies for sibling rivalry over family inheritance. The 2nd part in the series “How to Keep the Kids from Fighting Over Their...
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Estate Planning and Disgruntled Heirs: Ways to Avoid the Fight
By Carmine Perri Because of my practice area, probate and elder law litigation, I oftentimes find myself in either the courtroom or the hallway with a client fielding this all too common question:...
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Challenging a Will in Connecticut – What You Need to Know
Contrary to popular belief, a Will or Last Will and Testament, isn’t always written in stone. Quite frequently, disputes arise over the contents of a Will and the parties who are at odds must seek...
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The Senior Perception: Pay Attention to the Signs
By Carmine Perri Recently, I came across an email that listed 45 synonyms for “old” and “old fashioned.” In reviewing the 45 word list, I got to thinking more about the consequences of the meaning of...
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When you are putting your estate plan together, one of the advance directives you will want to create is a Designation of Conservator. It is probably something you haven’t thought about, or maybe...
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Inheritance: Expectations versus Reality
As if losing a parent wasn’t hard enough, that loss often comes hand in hand with the very real potential for life-changing sibling rivalry over the inheritance. In fact, disagreement over whether an...
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Undue Influence: How it Happens and What You Can Do
The subject of many a soap opera plot and even some films (like Rian Johnson’s 2019 sleeper hit, Knives Out), undue influence can be a fascinating way to explore family dynamics. But, it’s a little...
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Understanding the Differences Between Guardianships and Conservatorships
It’s not surprising that people are often confused by the terms “guardianship” and “conservatorship.” Usage of these terms varies from state to state, and multiple levels can apply in either case. We...
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9 Ways Connecticut Protects Against Conservatorship Abuse
It’s often said that art imitates life. If that’s true of the popular movie, I Care a Lot, life can get pretty scary in the world of conservators and conservatorship. Conservatorship is designed to...
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