Attorney Richard J. Margenot

Last Will and Testament/Estate Plan

admin — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:55:18 +0000

If you do not write your Last Will and Testament, or a Revocable Trust centered Estate Plan, the State of Connecticut will write it for you under the laws of intestacy-this from a State that can not balance its budget. Get your estate plan in order so you do not have to rely on the Courts to repair it.

Executors and Trustees

admin — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 18:55:37 +0000

When dealing with an older person that is frail, you have the obligation to refrain from putting them in a position of risk.
Outsiders that have older people sign documents appointing strangers as Executors or Trustees often have the interests of
themselves at heart. Most people know someone they can trust, and do not have to rely on a stranger to administer their
affairs.

“Time is of the Essence”

admin — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 18:55:51 +0000

Pay attention to details in contracts. Documents that look benign can turn on a simple phrase.
Do not agree to “time is of the essence” unless you know the consequences.

Eviction

admin — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 14:26:32 +0000

If your tenant is abusing you and you are the landlord, evict the tenant and sue the tenant for damages.

Estate Management

admin — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 14:25:31 +0000

Do not allow strangers to take over your family and its wealth.

Probate Court

admin — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:52:49 +0000

Probate is only as mystifying as the salesperson you are listenting to. Whether you choose to settle your affairs through the Probate Court, or to avoid Probate by use of techniques that by pass the scrutiny of the Probate Court, the success of any Estate Plan depends on the persons you have nominated to execute your wishes- your Executor, Personal Representative, Trustee or Guardian.

Lawyers and Notaries Who Are Strangers Do Not Make House Calls

admin — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 14:24:28 +0000

Lawyers and notaries who are strangers to you should not make house calls. Only the vacuum salesperson makes house calls. Ask whether the home solicitor has your interests only in mind.

Executor Impartiality

admin — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:04:59 +0000

If a trustee or executor is not impartial, consider going to Probate Court to remove the fiduciary.

Lender Misconduct

admin — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 14:22:27 +0000

If you are the victim of lender misconduct, review the file for statutory violations.

Legal Forms on the Internet

admin — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 14:03:50 +0000

There are a lot of crummy legal forms on the internet. “Do it yourselfers” get in trouble all the time using magic legal forms found on the internet. Consult your lawyer before using forms found on line that are not tailored to your factual situation. Beware legal advice given to you by someone not trained in law.