Tag Archives: Asset Protection

Wills, Trusts and Covid-19 (Coronavirus)

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Thomas E. Murphy, Esq.

When Carol called us, she said she was feeling a need for a sense of security and knew that establishing an estate plan would be a good way to help do that.  Carol is not alone.  We’ve gotten a lot of calls like … Read More…

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How can a Revocable Living Trust protect me?

Posted on June 19, 2017 by Thomas E. Murphy, Esq.

A Revocable Living Trust serves two main purposes.  The most well-known purpose is to avoid probate.  The other, less-known purpose is to provide continuity of management during any period of incapacity.  And, because such a Trust is revocable and you serve as your … Read More…

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How Can CT Medicaid (Title XIX, Title 19) and VA Aid & Attendance Help Pay for Home Care?

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Thomas E. Murphy, Esq.

If you consume your resources paying privately for your home care, you could be financially forced into a nursing home when the funds run out.  But, you can stay at home longer by using proven strategies to qualify for Medicaid home care benefits, … Read More…

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When Do You Need A CT Elder Law Attorney (Elder Care Lawyer)?

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Thomas E. Murphy, Esq.

The short answer is:  If you felt the need to do the search that brought you to this blog, you probably would benefit from learning what the issues are and how to protect yourself from them.  Long Term Care Insurance, Reverse Mortgages As … Read More…

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Veterans Aid & Attendance Pension

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Thomas E. Murphy, Esq.

In November each year we honor the men and women who have served in uniform.  There is no better way to do that than to help veterans and their surviving spouses obtain valuable Aid and Attendance pension benefits to pay toward their care. … Read More…

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