Firm News & Events
On October 15, 2014, 2:30 p.m. at Senior Resources in Norwich, Attorney Joseph Cipparone will give a presentation entitled “Elder Law Strategies.” The talk will focus on the many strategies for obtaining long-term care and the ways seniors can qualify for programs to provide care. He will discuss the use of Pooled Trusts to lower income so that seniors can qualify for Medicaid and Veterans Benefits, Grantor Trusts to protect the family home, Spousal Testamentary Trusts to create a trust for the disabled spouse if the well spouse dies, and the purchase of a Spousal Immediate Annuity to lower assets to qualify for public benefits. Call Marion Donato (860-887-3561 Extension 124) of Senior Resources, our local area agency on aging, to register for the program. For more about Senior Resources, go to www.seniorresourcesec.org.
On October 8, 2014, 5 p.m. at Crescent Point in Niantic, Attorney Joseph Cipparone will present the talk entitled “10 Mistakes to Avoid in Estate Planning.” After Attorney Cipparone’s presentation, the VNA of Southeastern Connecticut will give a brief talk on the variety of care available in the community. Attendees will also receive dinner during the talks. Call Nancy Chaput (860-739-9479) at Crescent Point, an assisted living facility, to register for the program.
On September 25, 2014, 7 p.m. at the Salem Free Library, Attorney Joseph Cipparone will present the first talk in the Elder Solution Series entitled “How to Protect Your Parents.” Those who attend the first talk will learn the dangers of joint accounts, the promise and perils of durable powers of attorney, innovative uses of revocable trusts for lifetime financial management, and the difference between voluntary and involuntary conservatorships. Attorney Cipparone will also discuss how to broach the sensitive topic of safe driving with your parents, how to guard against financial exploitation, and the latest in home monitoring systems. Space is limited to 40 attendees so make your reservation today by calling 860-442-0150 or sending an e-mail to attorneys@261law.com. All attendees will receive a FREE copy of the 2014 Southeastern Connecticut Senior Services Guide written by Attorney Cipparone. The Salem Free Public Library is located at 264... Read More
Jack Reardon, Esq. has been elected as President of the Connecticut Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (CT-NAELA). Congratulations, Jack!
Joseph Cipparone has been selected to the 2014 Connecticut Super Lawyers list, an honor reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice. Look for his listing in the New England Super Lawyers Magazine and a later issue of Connecticut Magazine.
John Zaccaro, Jr., Esq. has been selected to moderate The Cyber Attorney - Securing Your Data in the Cloud at this year's Connecticut Legal Conference in June.
The Estate and Tax Planning Council of Eastern Connecticut, Inc., (ETPCEC) has elected Jack Reardon, Esq. to their Board of Directors for the 2014-2015 term. Congratulations, Jack!
On March 9, 2014, Joseph Cipparone was elected a Fellow of The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC).
On Friday, March 7, 2014, from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., Attorney Jack Reardon and Russ Cumming, CLU will present “Estate Planning- The Basics & New Ways to Generate Retirement Income” at the Windham Falls Estates, 425 Drozdyk Dr., Groton, CT.
On Tuesday, March 4, 2014, Jack Reardon will testify on behalf of CT NAELA before the Human Services Committee of the Connecticut General Assembly, in support of HB5324, a bill that would require the Department of Social Services to collect certain information to help implement an increase to the community spouse protected amount (CSPA) under the Medicaid regulations.
Joe Cipparone presents "Demystifying Probate and Estate Planning" with Judge Kepple and Attorney Dostie on March 4, 2014, 7:00 pm at the Mystic & Noank Library, 40 Liberty Street, Mystic.
The firm publishes its November 2013 Newsletter covering the use of trusts to protect your home and the estate and income tax consequences of the US Supreme Court ruling that discrimination against same sex married couples unconstitutional.
Jack Reardon makes a presentation at the Groton Public Library on Demystifying Probate and Estate Planning.
Joseph Cipparone receives AV Preeminent rating in Trusts and Estates, Aged and Aging and Wills and Probate from Martindale Hubbell.
Jack Reardon becomes President-elect of the Connecticut Chapter of National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.
John Zaccaro is appointed to a three year term on the Standing Committee on Residential Real Property Certification.
Joe Cipparone will give a talk on the taxation, structure, and Medicaid treatment of annuities at a seminar entitled Practical Tips in Elder Law. The seminar is sponsored by the Connecticut Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and will be held at the Keeney Center in Wethersfield, CT on October 19, 2012.
John Zaccaro is elected Chairman of the Technology Law Section of the Connecticut Bar Association.
Joe Cipparone to give talk on Annuities on Connecticut Estate Planning at the CBA Annual Meeting in Hartford on June 11, 2012.
