Life is complicated, protecting your family shouldn’t be! Come to our free workshop and see how easy protecting your family can be. This presentation will review the 7 major threats to your family’s security. Learn what you need to know to avoid these threats and preserve your family’s assets and values. An hour and a half of […]
Signing Nursing Home Admission Agreements As A Responsible Party When a person is admitted to a nursing home, it is often a family member who manages the details of the move. If you are managing a loved one’s transition into a nursing home, you will likely be asked to sign a nursing home admission […]
Over five million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease and this number continues to grow. Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. It is difficult to overstate the devastating impact Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias have on patients and their families. One way to mitigate this impact is to […]
The majority of American families own a pet. If you are part of this majority, it is important to think about making arrangements for your pets in case you are no longer able to care for them yourself. According to a recent survey, over 63% of pet owners consider their pets to be family members. […]
Weatherby & Associates, P.C. is pleased to announce that attorney Rebecca M. Vicente has been elevated to partner in the firm and will continue to work in the firm’s Bloomfield, Connecticut office. Rebecca’s elevation to partner reflects her status as an integral part of the firm’s practice and her commitment to service and professional ethics. Colleagues value […]
In order to prepare your estate plan, you need to know that your assets can be put into two categories: probate and non-probate assets. Once you understand the difference between these two types of assets, you will be able to make informed decisions about how you wish to distribute your property to your loved ones.Probate […]
One of the benefits of a Revocable Living Trust is that it can be updated when necessary. You may want to update your trust to comply with new laws or to reflect changes in your wishes or your life circumstances. In order to take advantage of this benefit, you should review your trust periodically to see if […]
In this issue of the Connecticut Care Planning Council newsletter: Insurance the Answer to Long Term Care Planning? Long Term Care Insurance policies today are greatly diversified in their coverage. Home care, nursing home costs, adult day care, physical therapy, skilled and non-skilled nursing care are some of the services covered. Policies vary in price and what […]
In this issue of the Connecticut Care Planning Council newsletter: Reverse Mortgages: A Quick Overview by Michael Savenelli, Sr. and Henry C. Weatherby Reverse mortgages represent an attractive financing option for a growing demographic. Approximately 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 every day. They and many other seniors must improve their financial situations at a time of economic uncertainty. […]