By Mark Santagata, Esq. In response to the need for social distancing to limit the spread of COVID-19, Executive Order 7Q issued by Governor Ned Lamont on March 30, 2020 makes it easier to execute legally binding documents electronically and with fewer people in the...
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Month: March 2020
Check Contract Language to See if COVID-19 Excuses Performance
By Mark Santagata, Esq. Because of the unanticipated hardships imposed on businesses and individuals by the coronavirus, parties to private contracts may be unable to satisfy their contractual obligations. Many private agreements contain Force Majeure clauses to...
How New Tax Rules for IRAs and 401(k)s Could Impact Your Estate Planning
By Judith Ellenthal, Esq. IRAs and 401(k)s were designed as a way to save for retirement, rather than as a means of transferring wealth. But traditionally, these accounts have also been good estate planning tools. That’s because people can pass along the balance of...
Responsive Representation As We Adapt to COVID-19
Since 1982, Cacace, Tusch & Santagata has been providing legal support to our clients. As we adapt to the unprecedented disruption of COVID-19, which is just beginning to impact our lives, it will require us all to confront unique and unanticipated situations. If...