Fair Housing Month and the Connecticut Home Buyer: Why Having an Attorney at the Closing Table Matters

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April is National Fair Housing Month, a time to reflect on the protections that exist to help every person have a fair shot at finding and purchasing a home. It also happens to coincide with one of the busiest buying seasons of the year. If you are entering the Connecticut real estate market this spring, whether as a first-time buyer or someone relocating from another state, there is something important you should know: Connecticut is an attorney-closing state. 
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Connecticut Families Should Know About Estate Planning and Taxes

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Tax season can raise important questions about estate planning, especially here in Connecticut where a state estate tax still applies. We're sharing what Connecticut families need to know about estate taxes, gifting, trusts, and why right now is the right time to review.

Business Succession Planning: Why Q1 Is Your Wake-Up Call

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Tax season is in full swing, Q1 reviews are underway, and for many business owners, March arrives with a familiar mix of momentum and mounting to-do lists. But amid the quarterly noise, there's one question worth pausing on: What happens to your business if something happens to you? 

Spring Cleaning Your Estate Plan: Essential Documents to Review Before Tax Day

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Estate planning isn’t a one-and-done task. It’s an ongoing process that should evolve as your life does.

Protecting Your Business Partnership: Legal Safeguards Every Connecticut Business Owner Needs

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Every Connecticut business partnership needs several foundational legal safeguards to protect both the business and the individual owners.

Why February is the Perfect Time to Update Your Estate Plan

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February offers the ideal window to tackle one of the most important tasks many people put off: reviewing and updating your estate plan.

5 Estate Planning Moves to Make in 2026: A Connecticut Guide

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The new year brings important opportunities for Connecticut families to protect their legacies. With estate tax exemptions increasing to $15 million per person and Connecticut's unique tax rules, 2026 is the year to review your plan.

2026 Business Compliance Checklist for Connecticut Small Businesses

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Connecticut business owners face unique compliance challenges in 2026. This checklist covers the essential compliance requirements Connecticut businesses must address right now. 

Strategic Charitable Giving In Your Estate Plan: Creating a Legacy That Matters

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For many Connecticut families, wealth represents more than financial security. It's an opportunity to make a meaningful difference. Strategic charitable giving in your estate plan doesn't just support causes you care about. It can also provide substantial tax advantages, reduce your taxable estate, and create a lasting legacy that inspires future generations. 

Smart Tax Moves Before Year-End: What Connecticut Business Owners and Families Should Know

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Small Business Saturday celebrates entrepreneurship and the local businesses that strengthen our communities. Make sure it's protected with proper legal foundations.