A Conversation with Solo Agers About Probate: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It Matters Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorney, Nathan Genest, answers common questions about Probate. Attorney Genest practices in Connecticut. NOTE: No two states in the U.S. have identical, matching probate laws. Each state has authority to create its own [...]

If you do even a small amount of research on your own you will find a deluge of articles regarding the various estate planning documents recommended by different outlets, services, and law firms. You may still be left with questions. As an attorney who specializes in Elder Law, I can share with you the most [...]

When you’re aging on your own—without a spouse, partner, or children—planning for the future can feel both empowering and overwhelming. Many solo agers wonder, “Who will speak for me if I can’t? Who will make sure my wishes are carried out?” Recently, Attorney Robert A. Heinimann, Jr., sat down to talk about estate planning and [...]

In 1789 Benjamin Franklin wrote in a letter to a friend “… in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.” We’ve heard this quote many times. Both topics are uncomfortable subjects. However, more uncomfortable than a heated discussion about taxes is a discussion of death, especially our own death. Let’s start with a [...]

Remember when being sick meant having someone to care for you? A parent ready with soup, a roommate fetching tea, or neighbor to check in on you? For Solo Agers like us, being sick can feel like an entirely different experience. Living alone means we don’t have that built-in support system, making illness not just [...]