On October 1, 2018, a new law became effective as it applies to certain advanced directives. The change gives advanced practice registered nurses the authority to perform certain functions that could previously only be performed by physicians.
Many older Americans do not have the financial resources to pay for long term care in an assisted living or memory care facility. With the average cost of nursing home care in Connecticut costing about $156,000 per year, and in-home care averaging over $27,000 per year, you can see how a family’s financial resources can be quickly drained.
Lafayette executed a will in 1997 leaving his musical instruments and equipment to a friend. He left the rest of his estate to his brother, James.
In 2004, Jim established - in Connecticut Superior Court - that Lafayette was his father. Lafayette had no knowledge that Jim was his son until it was established in court. Once paternity was established, the Court ordered Lafayette to pay child support for Jim because Jim had not yet reached 18.
