Estate planning is an important yet oftentimes overlooked step that all people should take as they get older and get their affairs in order. Yes, most of us know that we should create a Last Will or name an executor to our estate, but how many people focus on estate planning as an essential part...Read More
After you say yes, the planning begins and you have many things to consider from bridesmaids’ dresses to chair-covers to venues…I suggest you add one more thing to your list: A Pre-Nuptial Agreement. Pre-Nuptial Agreements are not just for rich people. They are for smart people! Smart people know that not everything works out perfectly,...Read More
Today’s post comes from my friend and colleague, Fern Tausig, CH. Fern is the owner of My Healing Hypnosis and has come to our blog to share tips on how to save money by quitting smoking, which will in turn, save your life! Here is what Fern has to say: “I am always amazed at...Read More
Recently, I appeared as a guest on a talk-radio show with host, Eric Lopkin. Click here to listen to the episode and learn more about me and my practice.Read More
Welcome to 2015! I hope that you had a wonderful holiday with friends and family and had the opportunity to relax a bit. At this time of year, many people turn to “new year resolutions.” “Yes, this year I’m going to use that gym membership!” “I will finally write that novel in 2015!” “Hmmm. I’ve...Read More
Continuing with the Bankruptcy Success Series, this time we are featuring fellow Connecticut resident P.T. Barnum. Yes, this famous showman and businessman was excellent at displaying oddities and wowing crowds worldwide, but he was not always diligent with his money. P.T. Barnum is a Connecticut legend – many of you may have visited the P.T....Read More
When you find yourself in debt and want to learn what your options are, the best thing to do is to find a local law firm that offers free initial Bankruptcy consultations. I offer free initial consultations at various locations around the state of Connecticut (including Orange, Shelton, Hartford and Guilford) and will strive to...Read More
The Supreme Court granted certiorari today in two of the three Chapter 7 lien-strip-off cases challenging the Eleventh Circuit decision in McNeal. Bank of Amer. v. Toledo-Cardona, No. 14-163 and Bank of Amer. v. Caulkett, No. 13-1421 (petition granted Nov. 17, 2014) (consolidated for argument) (Bank of Amer. v. Bello, No. 14-235 is still pending)....Read More
Last night, I had the honor and privilege of attending the New Haven Legal Assistance Association’s 50th Anniversary Gala! I am proud to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the New Haven Legal Assistance Association (“NHLAA”) as the Liaison from the Orange Bar Association. NHLAA’s commitment to equal access to justice for all...Read More
Back in June, Attorney Theresa Rose DeGray had the honor of appearing on the show “Got Girlfriends?” with several kind and accomplished women from the New Haven business community. On the show, she had the opportunity to tell her story and discuss her passionate journey of removing the stigma of Bankruptcy from our society to allow everyone and anyone who needs it, a...Read More
