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Expanding Your CT Business Out of State? What to Know Legally, First

The most common assumption I encounter is that a Connecticut incorporation covers a business wherever it does business. That assumption, understandable as it is, can be an expensive one.   

Multi-state expansion is one of the most exciting milestones a business can reach — and one of the most legally complex.

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Legal Considerations for Short-Term Rentals: Airbnb and Beyond 

For years, Connecticut took a largely hands-off approach to short-term rentals at the state level. That began to change in 2024, when the legislature passed Public Act 24-143, a law that explicitly authorizes municipalities, by vote of their legislative bodies, to adopt local ordinances regulating the operation of short-term rental properties, including requiring their licensure. The law took effect on October 1, 2024.  

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Spring Renovations and Additions in Connecticut: When Zoning, Permits, and Title Issues Collide

the most well-intentioned renovation projects can quietly create serious legal complications—complications that don’t announce themselves until it’s time to refinance, sell, or settle an estate. Zoning rules, building permits, and title integrity are three distinct but deeply interconnected systems. When any one of them is out of alignment, the result can range from a costly delay to an outright deal-killer.

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Are There Steps To Take Early In Your Estate Planning To Avoid Potential Estate Litigation In The Future?

Did you know that when you create a Connecticut estate plan you are protecting not only yourself, but also everything you love. Know that when you create an estate plan, you are creating lifetime documents. Some of these documents will give you the legal authority to choose a trusted person in order to give them

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Valentine’s Day is a Perfect Time to Create a Loving Legacy for your Children

Are you looking for the perfect gift for your children this Valentine’s Day? How about creating a loving legacy for your children? Creating a loving legacy together with your Connecticut estate plan for Valentine’s Day, is a wonderful way to say “I love you” as your children age.  There are many ways that you can

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Do You Know 3 Ways DIY Estate Planning May Backfire on Your Beneficiaries?

Are you a senior adult who loves do-it-yourself projects? Does contacting a Connecticut estate planning attorney and meeting with him or her just seem like too much to do? Do you, therefore, decide that doing your own estate plan may be the best idea? After all, is it not better to DIY an estate plan

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Tips for Planning for a Loved One with Multiple Sclerosis or Other Disability

Are you the caregiver for a loved one with a disabling condition? Is it the result of a condition such as multiple sclerosis or as a result of an injury during lifetime? As Connecticut attorneys, we know just how challenging it can be to ensure that your loved one is protected on a daily basis.

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