Claudia W. Englisby, JD, LL.M.
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Paralegal
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Attorney
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Are you planning ahead, or is indecision handling your estate? Imagine you are swimming and find yourself in the middle of a lake, confused. It would help if you got to shore but don’t know which direction to swim in. The shoreline seems equally...
COVID-19 and Eldercare Facilities COVID- 19 issues are newsworthy again today, November 9, 2020. First, Pfizer has released headlines saying their COVID-19 vaccine is predicting to be 90% effective. What great news! As others are echoing the...
November is Family Caregivers Month November is Family Caregivers Month and we take this time to celebrate those who dedicate their time and energy to providing a safe place for their loved ones. This month is to draw attention to the importance of...
If it’s not in writing, then it didn’t happen. I have shared this grim sentiment with more clients than I care to recount. As the story too often goes, you begin helping mom or dad, here and there. Picking up groceries; making meals; packing...
I recently had the pleasure of presenting for PATH Parent to Parent/Family Voices of Connecticut, a non-profit organization that provides information and support to families who have a child with developmental or other health-related needs. PATH...
Lessons in Elder Law. It's what we do. Lawyers are wordy. We think about each word, each letter, each punctuation mark of anything we write. So, while I could compose a treatise on Elder Law, it is with great restraint that I am brief and offer a...
Sandwiching describes a caregiver who is caught between two different sides of responsibility: raising kids and caring for parents. Kids and parents are the bread, the caregiver is the PBJ. This group is led by Attorney Claudia Englisby, who was a...
Time to Review Your Estate Planning Documents? At the end of document signing appointments, when the final stamp and seal have been set, clients often inquire about the “right time” to review or refresh their plan. While our answer may be a bit...
A few years ago, the term “sandwich-ed” became a popular one-word depiction of adult children serving as the “middle” of a sandwich, between two pieces of bread: one side is caring for aging parents and the other is taking care of their own younger...
Overview of Guardianship and Conservatorship in Connecticut The terms Guardianship and Conservatorship are often stumbling blocks for parents and professionals alike. While individuals are generally familiar with these terms, the question of...
A blog series from the planning team at Disability Planning Partners, Inc. Sally hired a lawyer to draft her Will giving her assets to her daughters, Sue and Sheila, but her largest assets passes to Sally’s brother when she dies. What?! Sally’s...
A blog series from the planning team at Disability Planning Partners, Inc. “Oh no, why can’t I use the Power of Attorney to get the Will out of the safety deposit box?” A Power of Attorney document is an incapacity planning document which gives...