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...
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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...
10 Things to Do Before You List Your House for Sale
Team up with an attorney experienced in real estate law – even before you list your home. In a competitive real estate market, doing your homework before listing your home can increase your odds of making a sale. Real estate transactions can be the largest financial...
Do you need a prenuptial agreement?
By Michelle A. Malone, Esq. and Judith Ellenthal, Esq. If you answer yes to any of the following questions, then you should consider entering into a preNUPtIal agreement with your spouse-to-be. Do you or your spouse-to-be have children from a previous relationship? If...
CT History & Legal Ramifications of Same-Sex Ruling
History of Same-Sex Unions in Connecticut Connecticut became the third state, after Massachusetts and California, to have a legislative body vote in favor of same-sex marriage. Prior to the legalization of same sex marriages in Connecticut, Connecticut recognized...