December 1st, 9:00-10:00 am        Attorney Brendan Daly

The past couple of years have taught us that life circumstances can change in an instant. If they do, are you prepared? Consider some difficult questions...

Do you want to be on life support? Who will pay your bills if you can't? And if you pass away, how will your estate be divided amongst your heirs?

Attend this program with Brendan Daly, a Certified Elder Law Attorney, to learn why a Will is important, what a power of attorney (POA) does, who might you name as your agent, what is a trust, and should you consider having one.

Connecticut's long-term care costs are the 2nd highest in the nation. You've likely heard horror stories of people losing their homes to pay for care. Attend this session with Attorney Lara Bomzer to learn how you can protect assets with a carefully-orchestrated plan.

You'll walk away understanding how you can properly protect your life savings. You'll also learn about Medicaid and how it can help you pay for long-term care costs, Medicaid's confusing rules, what it takes to apply, who can help you complete an application, and much more will be discussed. We'll also cover strategies to protect your money if an unforeseen crisis arises.

The word probate has become a dirty word in estate planning. We’re here to tell you it’s not. Your experience with probate court largely depends on your own circumstances.

For example, a small estate is simple. But a large estate or a dysfunctional family can make the probate process long and expensive.

The best thing you can do to prepare is to educate yourself. Attend this session with Attorney Jeffrey Rivard to learn the ins and outs of probate in Connecticut including who takes charge of a Will after someone dies, what happens if someone dies without a Will, and how to avoid a lengthy probate process.