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The Risks of Using AI to Create Your Estate PlanOct 19 2026 By: John Drapp Posted in: Probate, Estate Planning, Elder Law Type "create a will for me" into an AI chatbot ad you'll get a polished document in seconds. It may use legal terminology, look organized, and even seem tailored to your particular situation. But estate planning isn't a fill-... Read Article |
Protecting Seniors from Financial Abuse in ConnecticutJul 04 2026 By: John Drapp Posted in: Probate, Estate Planning, Elder Law, Conservatorship Older adults lose about $28.3 billion a year to financial exploitation, according to a 2023 AARP report. Roughly 72 percent of that comes from people the victim knows: relatives, friends, and caregivers. Age raises the risk. Many seniors... Read Article |
Understanding Connecticut Intestate Succession: Who Inherits When There’s No Will?Jan 25 2026 By: John Drapp Posted in: Probate, Estate Planning What happens to someone’s property in Connecticut if they die without a will? It’s a question people often ask, sometimes while planning ahead, other times after a loved one has passed. It’s also a question people make a lot of ... Read Article |
Do I really need a power of attorney and advanced healthcare directives?Sep 24 2023 By: John Drapp Posted in: Probate, Estate Planning, Conservatorship “Do I really need a power of attorney and advanced healthcare directive?” This is a question that I’m asked probably more often than I’m asked “do I really need a will?” The simple answer is no, you d... Read Article |