Category Archives: Probate

A discussion of laws and issues in Connecticut Probate Courts.

An Interview With Connecticut State Senate Candidate George Colli

I recently had the opportunity to interview State Senate Candidate George Colli. George is running to represent Connecticut’s 7th Senatorial District (Somers, Enfield, Suffield, Windsor Locks, Windsor, East Granby, and Granby).  This is a law blog and not a political blog but … Continue reading

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Choosing A Guardian For Your Children In Connecticut

Last week, Matt Curtiss posted about appointing a guardian for children as part of an estate plan. To add to what Matt wrote, here’s some of my thoughts: Revist your decision every year or so. There is no limit on … Continue reading

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Richard Nixon’s, Mickey Mantle’s and Ted Williams’ Social Security Numbers: How To Find A Person’s Last Residence

567-68-0515 That’s it. That is really the social security number of the 37th President of The United States, Richard Millhous Nixon. 444-26-7015 is/was Mickey Mantle’s social security number. The Splendid Splinter, The Greatest Hitter To Ever Live, American Hero,  Ted … Continue reading

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Looking Out For Fido (Leaving Things In Your Will To Your Pets In Connecticut)

I like to generate content in this blog. Those are my best entries but sometimes the practice of law eats into the time I have to write the original content that I enjoy bringing you. So sometimes in this blog, … Continue reading

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Justice in Kerrigan

If I was writing an opinion for the Connecticut Supreme Court in Kerrigan it would not be 172 pages as was the California Supreme Court’s landmark ruling. It would be short and read something like this: The Connecticut Constitution requires that: “All … Continue reading

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Shining A Light On Connecticut’s Probate Courts

Rick Green is at it again, as he should be: I think we need to shine a bright, glaring light on the often-obscure world of probate court in Connecticut. We need to ask why life-changing legal decisions are still made … Continue reading

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Why bLAWg? Marketing

Why I don’t get clients from my blog. This blog is for you, the Slovakian guy, logging into this site at 3 a.m. eastern standard time, and reading about John Trautwein. Continue reading

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What Is A Conservator and What Does A Conservator Do?

I hear and read a lot about conservatorships in Connecticut. What is a conservator? What does a conservator do? In Connecticut, a proposed conserved person is required by statute to receive a notice of the possible consequences of a conservatorship. … Continue reading

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Anatomical Gifts in Connecticut: “A Little Story About Jack and Vincent….

…two American men doin’ best they can.” On Saturday, the Hartford Courant ran this article, titled: “The Ultimate Act of Kindness.”  This week, Spanilo, 57, again received an organ transplant. A longtime friend donated one of his kidneys to Spanilo. … Continue reading

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Avoiding a Conservatorship in Connecticut

Rick Green wrote this article about how ugly a conservatorship proceeding can turn in Connecticut. I’ve represented people who have been involved in very difficult conservatorship proceedings that end up being a drain on not only their finances but their dignity. … Continue reading

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