No one gets married with the intention of getting divorced soon after. Yet, for some, divorce is a very real part of their future. Divorce rates have been on the rise recently, but how can you be sure whether or not your marriage may be heading for a divorce? There...
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How you can ready yourself and your finances ahead of divorce
There are several components and costs that come along with a divorce. As such, it’s often difficult to find a good starting point. To help you jumpstart the process before making any permanent decisions, you can consider what kind of setting you’d like to pursue your...
3 ancillary agreements that can benefit both employers and employees
While employment contracts can seem pretty boilerplate with little room for negotiation are creativity, there are multiple options available for those willing to explore options in employment contracts. Ancillary agreements provide several important options that can...
Demand for CT Residential Real Estate is Increasing
Seize the moment by working with experienced attorneys in a fast-moving real estate market Connecticut’s residential real estate market is now experiencing an uptick, with mortgage rates remaining low and New Yorkers looking to relocate from the city to the suburbs to...
Increase of State Conveyance Tax in Connecticut
INCREASE OF STATE CONVEYANCE TAX IN CONNECTICUT EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2020 By Judith Ellenthal, Esq. If you are a seller and wish not to pay the increase in the conveyance tax, then your sale must be recorded no later than June 30. If you are closing on June 30 but not...
New Document Execution Standards for COVID-19
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...
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...
Considering a real estate tax appeal? 6 steps to take after an assessment change
14 Connecticut municipalities have conducted a general revaluation of their October 1, 2019 Grand List. In a revaluation, the assessor determines the value of every parcel of real property in the municipality as of the October 1 revaluation date. Connecticut law...