Recent Blog Posts
Estate Planning for Middle-Aged Individuals
Middle age – a period after young adulthood but immediately before the onset of old age – is a crucial period in the lifecycle of every individual. This is a time to reevaluate your beliefs and values, expand your commitment to loved ones, accomplish other desired life goals, and prepare for your later years…. Read More »
Revocable Living Trusts: The Benefits Over a Standard Will
There are many things you need to do during your lifetime. One of them is protecting your legacy and ensuring that your assets pass to the intended beneficiaries. However, estate planning can be confusing, especially if you do not understand which tools to use. Revocable living trusts and standard wills are some of the… Read More »
The Importance of Having a Trust
At some point in our life, we have to start planning for the future. One important way to plan for the future is by creating an estate plan. And, although you have different options for how to go about this, one of the most effective documents to consider is a trust. Many people may… Read More »
Things to Know About the Purchase or Sale of a Business
If you wish to buy or sell a business in Connecticut, there are several factors that need to be taken into consideration, depending on whether you’re the buyer or seller. In both situations – buying or selling – you need to make sure that you do your “due diligence.” Unlike consumer transactions when you’re… Read More »
Trust Disputes
Individuals put in charge of a trust, referred to as trustees, are expected to act solely in the best interest of the trust and its beneficiaries. If a trust is mismanaged, or the trustee fails to execute their duties, legal action may be required to resolve the matter and put the assets held within… Read More »
Title XIX
Detailed Title XIX Advice from An Experienced New Haven Law Firm Caring for loved ones who require significant medical support because of advanced age or an ongoing condition can be very expensive. Even a short-term stay in a rehabilitation center or nursing home can cost thousands of dollars – full ongoing care can quickly… Read More »
Tax Returns
Tax Return Preparation Attorney We have experience in the preparation of state succession tax and federal estate tax returns in a manner to take advantage of lifetime tax planning to minimize the potential for audits. We work closely with appraisers and valuation experts to determine the date of death values for closely-held businesses and… Read More »
Sell Your Business
Sell Your Business, Maximize the Benefits Selling your business is never an easy decision. Should you choose to follow through with the transaction, the most important step you can take is teaming up with an experienced New Haven attorney. DeChello Law Firm has decades of experience facilitating business transactions. We’ve helped hundreds of Connecticut… Read More »
Real Estate Litigation
Assertive Representation from a New Haven Real Estate Litigation Attorney High-value real estate litigation proceedings are often complex matters that have the potential to dramatically impact both parties. When favorable resolutions to your real estate litigation issues are imperative for your future property ownership or financial well-being, it is important to obtain the representation… Read More »
Probate Litigation & Post-Death Planning
A comprehensive estate plan is one of the best gifts you can provide your loved ones. We strive to determine precisely the issues and goals our clients wish to address to protect their families. A properly prepared estate plan allows a client to transfer wealth in a manner that benefits their loved ones in… Read More »