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 how many times you can change a guardian under a will;  Avoid co-guardians, it may … Read more

Can’t Find A Betterman

Eddie Vedder and Theo Epstein. The best GM in Baseball with the best rock front man on the planet. Watching the Red Sox take on the Mariners on Tuesday night. Hopefully they were discussing when Pearl Jam is going to play at Fenway Park. Enjoy watching the Red Sox beat up on the Yankees this weekend. Beckett … Read more

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 Williams’ social security number: 565-03-1343. I’m not making this stuff up. No false advertising here. … Read more

Connecticut Adverse Possession: A Lesson In Tacking

This is a blawg for the people. What people you may ask? I answer: you people. The number one term that people have searched Lord Google to find this blog, drumroll please…….”Richard Cabelus.” Rich is a great guy, studying for the bar and deserves this small bit of internet fame. The number two term for … Read more

Connecticut Wineries

This weekend I went to the Haight-Brown Vineyard in Litchfield (pictured below). The wine at the vineyard is so good and the people there are so friendly that the wine should sell itself. Their Covertside White is a perfect summer wine.  Absolutely perfect. Buy some now and thank me later. As you know by now, … Read more

Connecticut’s Lemon Law Blog

Last week I was getting an oil change on my car. While I was waiting, I decided to walk over to sales and speak with a representative about purchasing a new vehicle. Being a lawyer, this caused me to think about lemon laws. Law school does weird things to you and this is one of … Read more

Connecticut Launches Foreclosure Mediation Program

Foreclosure rates in Connecticut are high and there is no sign of relief on the way. In Connecticut, as is not true in all states, foreclosures are overseen by courts. A rise in mortgage defaults has resulted in a rise in foreclosure cases. Sitting through the foreclosure docket, I hear the same things over and … Read more

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