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. 

Pets are family, and planning for their future care is part of estate planning. Here's what to know to ensure your pet is always taken care of.