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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 |
Wealth Can Fund a Special Needs Plan, But It Can't Replace OneSep 18 2026 By: John Drapp Posted in: Elder Law, Estate Planning Every parent wonders at some point what will happen to their child when they are gone. For most, the worry eases as the child grows up and becomes independent. For parents of a child with a disability though, it often doesn't. It stays ... Read Article |
SECURE 2.0 and Your Retirement Accounts: What Your Beneficiaries Need You to KnowAug 15 2026 By: John Drapp Posted in: Estate Planning, Elder Law For most families, a retirement account is the largest asset left behind at death. Since the SECURE Act (2019) and the SECURE 2.0 Act (signed December 29, 2022), how that account passes to your loved ones, and how much of it they keep after... 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 |
Medicare vs. Medicaid: What Each Program Covers and Why It Matters for Long-Term CareFeb 15 2026 By: John Drapp Posted in: Estate Planning, Elder Law If you or someone you love is approaching Medicare eligibility — or already there — you have probably heard both "Medicare" and "Medicaid" mentioned in the same breath. Many people assume the two programs are largely... Read Article |