by Amy S. Zabetakis | Jan 16, 2019 | News and Opinion, Uncategorized
A recent small business scam is an official looking mailing from “Workplace Compliance Services”. The mailing looks like an official request from the Secretary of State’s office, however, in reality it is a request for the business owner to send money to Workplace...
by Amy S. Zabetakis | Jul 30, 2018 | News and Opinion, Uncategorized
Like most homeowners, you are probably aware that your property and your neighbors’ properties are subject to zoning regulations that are imposed by the local municipality. You understand that before undertaking a construction project, you must research those laws and...
by Michele D. Gartland | Jan 25, 2018 | News and Opinion
The new Connecticut state budget increases the individual exemption from Connecticut estate and gift tax from $2,000,000 up to $2,600,000 in 2018, and to $3,600,000 in 2019. The state exemption is set to match the federal estate and gift tax exemption in 2020. With...
by Amy S. Zabetakis | Jan 24, 2018 | News and Opinion
In November of last year, Rucci Law Group hosted a free seminar on special needs trusts. Attorneys Marianne Cirillo and Michele Gartland discussed the fundamental tools necessary to establish a special needs trust and the different options available. They have...
by Amy S. Zabetakis | Nov 8, 2017 | News and Opinion
On October 14-15, 2017, Americares celebrated its 30th Anniversary Airlift Benefit with a gala dinner and 24-hour visit to Guatemala. Due to the generous sponsorship of the Rucci Law Group, LLC, I had the distinct honor of participating in this year’s trip. The...
by Michele D. Gartland | Nov 8, 2017 | News and Opinion
In our globally interconnected world, so many in our community either hail from abroad or have family or property ties in foreign countries. These ties can have significant ramifications for estate planning. Many couples don’t realize that one of the most widely...