Trusts & Estates

Decision

Schools v. Probate Court District of Windham-Colchester

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Monday, July 23, 2012

A testator can revoke an original will by burning, canceling, tearing or obliterating the will or by signing another will or a codicil.

Decision

Heath v. Heath

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Monday, June 25, 2012

"[I]n circumstances where trustees have abused their discretion, have failed to perform the duties of their trust or have acted dishonestly, a court of equity may intervene to protect and preserve the trust," pursuant to Gimbel v. Bernard F. & Alva B. Gimbel Foundation Inc., a 1974 decision of the Connecticut Supreme Court.

News

The Jig Is Up For Fast-Stepping Attorney

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Monday, May 21, 2012  |  by KAREN ALI

With an old country last name like "Flaherty," you might guess that Regina Flaherty does something that's traditionally Irish. And you would be right. The attorney at the Westport-based firm of Levett Rockwood has been entertaining audiences as an Irish step dancer ever since she was 6 years old.