News and Opinion
News and Opinion
Do Good Fences Really Make Good Neighbors?
The short answer is…Sometimes. Fences do a nice job of visually delineating property lines, keeping dogs separated, and corralling young children. However, if a fence is installed in an incorrect location, it can cause a great deal of neighbor strife. Whether you are...
Should Buyers Make a No-Contingency Offer?
The Fairfield County real estate market has become difficult to navigate. With interest rates remaining elevated and sellers hesitant to enter the market, buyers are struggling to find new properties to purchase. Buyers are doing everything in their power to make...
What Is the Best Way to Own My Home?
This is a question we are frequently asked, and the answer depends on your individual objectives. The following is a review of the four most commonly used options and the advantages and disadvantages of each from an estate planning perspective. Titling a house in an...
Tax Assessment Revaluations Underway in Darien and Other Connecticut Towns
A number of Connecticut towns have begun town wide real property revaluations which are mandated by State Statute to occur every five years. Locally, Darien, New Canaan, and Norwalk are all currently going through the town wide revaluation process, which started in...
The Corporate Transparency Act: It’s Almost Here
As discussed in a prior newsletter, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) was enacted as part of the Defense Reauthorization Act in late 2021 to help prevent and combat money laundering, terrorist financing, tax fraud, corruption and other criminal activity. The new...
Family Time and Important Conversations
Amidst the family celebrations, the holidays offer the opportunity to spend quality downtime together and also allow time to have quiet conversations with loved ones about what is important to your family. These conversations may be parents discussing with their...
Everything you ever wanted to know about Darien’s Blight Review Board
The Darien Blight Review Board (BRB) has been chaired by RLG attorney George Reilly for the last two years. The mission of the BRB is to ensure that identified properties do not attract trespassers or devalue Darien neighborhoods. The BRB is also tasked with being...
Setting aside funds for minors: What are the best options?
Frequently parents, grandparents, friends, and other relatives will want to set aside funds for a minor child. Here are a few of the most popular options and some pros and cons of each one. This list is not meant to be exhaustive but to highlight some of the most...
In Memorium: John W. Hetherington remembered for his integrity and sharp wit
When he passed away in June, John W. Hetherington left behind an impressive legacy, remembered for his work as a lawyer and state politician but also as a devoted husband, father and friend. Hetherington’s legal career included a significant class-action settlement...
The Corporate Transparency Act: Time to Prepare
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) was enacted as part of the Defense Reauthorization Act in late 2021. The CTA’s purpose is to help prevent and combat money laundering, terrorist financing, tax fraud, corruption and other criminal activity. The CTA intends to meet...
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