Firm News & Events
Paralegal Angela Lee Joins the Firm
We are happy to report Angela Lee has joined Cipparone & Zaccaro. Angela has an Certificate in Paralegal Studies from Boston University. She has worked as an Assistant at the Clinical Legal Education Office at the University of Buffalo School of Law, and as a Career Peer Coach at the University of Buffalo.
Angela will assist our clients in probate, estate planning and elder law.
... Read MoreJack Reardon Becomes a Graduate of the 2024 New England Fellows Institute
The New England Fellows Institute was created by Fellows of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) located in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont to develop our profession’s future leaders through a series of in-depth educational presentations led by outstanding subject matter experts in each field.
The three, two-day sessions in the Institute began in February 2024 and ended in September 2024. Recognizing the importance of the content of each session, participants who successfully complete all six days of the program shall be formally recognized as Graduates of the Institute.
... Read MoreJohn Zaccaro becomes a Super Lawyer
John’s name appeared in New England Super Lawyers Magazine in November, 2019 under Real Estate Law. SuperLawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process is multi-phased and includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations. Only 5% of attorneys are selected to receive this distinction. SuperLawyers publishes the designations in a special section in leading city and regional magazines across the country. Congratulations, John!
Joe Cipparone Gives Talk Before Bar Association on Taxation of Annuities
On March 1, 2019, Joe Cipparone gave a talk before attorneys of the Connecticut Bar Association on the Taxation of Annuities. Joe’s talk was part of a Connecticut Bar Association seminar entitled “Tax Issues in Elder Law.” The Bar Association held the seminar at the Grassy Hill Country Club in Orange, CT. Joe’s talk included a discussion of how annuities become a part of the elder law practice, the income tax consequences of an annuity both during life and after death, and the estate tax consequences of the annuity after the annuity owner dies. Joejoined a panel of Deborah Tedford and Mark Dost to cover all of the income and estate tax issues of Special Needs Trusts, Irrevocable Grantor Trusts, ABLE accounts and other elder law strategies.
Mark Pancrazio Attends the 52nd Annual Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning on January 22 – 26, 2018
Attorney Mark Pancrazio attended this year’s Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning which was held at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning is widely regarded as the nation’s premier conference for estate planning professionals of all kinds. The program, now in its 52nd year, is designed for attorneys, trust officers at financial institutions, financial advisors, accountants, insurance professionals and IRS agents. Offering a wide variety of sophisticated programs for every professional in the estate planning arena, the programs include issues related to closely-held businesses, recent developments in tax law, business succession planning, preparation of sophisticated estate planning documents, buy-sell agreements, long-term care, special needs trusts and technology, just to... Read More
Jack Reardon Receives the 2017 Super Lawyer Designation
Jack’s name will appear in Connecticut Magazine’s November,2017 edition on SuperLawyers under Estate Planning & Probate and Elder Law. SuperLawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process is multi-phased and includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations. Only 5% of attorneys are selected to receive this distinction. SuperLawyers publishes the designations in a special section in leading city and regional magazines across the country. Congratulations, Jack!
Joe Cipparone Gives Speech on Civil Remedies for Financial Exploitation of Seniors
On September 28, 2017, Joe Cipparone will give a talk before attorneys of the Connecticut Bar Association on Civil Remedies for Financial Exploitation of Seniors. Joe’s talk is part of a Connecticut Bar Association seminar entitled “Identifying and Preventing Elder Abuse.” The Bar Association will hold the seminar at its New Britain Headquarters. Joe’s talk will include a discussion of factors to consider in deciding whether to pursue a financial exploitation case. He will review both statutory and common law remedies available to elderly victims of financial exploitation.
PRESS RELEASE: LOCAL ATTORNEY RECEIVES CERTIFICATION IN ELDER LAW
New London - The National Elder Law Foundation (NELF) – the only organization approved by the American Bar Association to offer certification in the area of elder law - has announced that Jack Reardon of Cipparone & Zaccaro, P.C., in New London, Connecticut has successfully completed his examination leading to his certification as an elder law attorney.
Certification in elder law provides a measure of assurance to the public that the attorney has an in-depth working knowledge of the legal issues that impact the elderly. To qualify for the designation of Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA), one must show substantial involvement in the key areas of elder law, which include... Read More
PRESS RELEASE: Mark Pancrazio joins Cipparone & Zaccaro and opens office Woodbury. Read more...
Read Attorney Cipparone's article "Causes of Action for Financial Exploitation of Seniors" published in Connecticut Lawyer magazine.
Joe Cipparone and Attorney Wade Jensen will speak about Present Use and Future Viability of Annuities in Elder Law Planning at the CT Bar Association Elder Law Section meeting on November 18, 2015.
Congratulations to Jack Reardon for receiving the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Outstanding Chapter Member Award in June. This award is presented in recognition of the NAELA Chapter members who demonstrate outstanding initiative and leadership on behalf of their Chapters. Jack is a member of the Connecticut-based chapter, CT-NAELA.
On July 29, 2015, Joe Cipparone joined in a panel discussion at the Lymes Senior Center on the financial exploitation of seniors. A film short, "Last Will and Embezzlement," starring Mickey Rooney was followed by Q & A. Joe discussed the new Connecticut legislation on financial exploitation. http://www.theday.com/local/20150801/filmmaker-shares-story-of-elder-fin...
On June 17, 2015, Jack Reardon will appear as an expert to address the growing concerns of financial exploitation of our senior citizens. Film short "Last Will and Embezzlement" starring Mickey Rooney, followed by Q & A. 6:00 pm Rose City Senior Center, 8 Mahan Drive, Norwich, CT. FREE (860) 889-5960
CT NAELA endorses fixing Connecticut's House Bill 5806 regarding Community Spouse laws. http://www.nhregister.com/opinion/20150601/forum-connecticut-should-help-community-spouses-stay-at-home
On Sunday, February 8, 2015, at 10:00 am, Joe Cipparone will give a talk at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme entitled "Ten Mistakes to Avoid in Estate Planning." The talk is part of the After-Church Sessions in the Sheffield Auditorium of the Church. The talk is FREE and open to the public. The Church is located at 2 Ferry Road, Old Lyme, CT. For more information, call the Church at 860-434-8686 or visit their website at www.fccol.org.
On November 13, 2014, 7 p.m. at the Salem Free Library, Attorney John Zaccaro will give the final talk in the Elder Solutions Series entitled “Downsizing Decisions in the Aging Process.” Attorney Zaccaro will discuss moving in with the kids including creating an in-law apartment, buying a new place with your child, moving to Florida, moving to a Continuing Care Retirement Community or an Assisted Living Facility, moving from your house to a condominium, and the Income & Estate Tax Consequences of moving. Space is limited to 40 attendees so make your reservation today by calling 860-442-0150 or sending an e-mail to attorneys@261law.com. The Series is co-sponsored by the Friends of Salem Free Library which receives no remuneration for its co-sponsorship.
On October 16, 2014, 7 p.m., at the Salem Free Library, Attorney Jack Reardon will give the second talk in the Elder Solutions Series entitled “Financial Considerations in Staying at Home.” Attorney Reardon’s talk will focus on ways to make home care affordable. He will discuss the Medicare home care program, Medicaid home care program, State-Funded Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders, Qualified Medicare Beneficiary program, Veterans aid & attendance benefits, Caregiver Agreements, and Reverse Mortgages. Space is limited to 40 attendees so make your reservation today by calling 860-442-0150 or sending an e-mail to attorneys@261law.com. The Series is co-sponsored by the Friends of Salem Free Library which receives no remuneration for its co-sponsorship.
On October 15, 2014, 2:30 p.m. at Senior Resources in Norwich, Attorney Joseph Cipparone will give a presentation entitled “Elder Law Strategies.” The talk will focus on the many strategies for obtaining long-term care and the ways seniors can qualify for programs to provide care. He will discuss the use of Pooled Trusts to lower income so that seniors can qualify for Medicaid and Veterans Benefits, Grantor Trusts to protect the family home, Spousal Testamentary Trusts to create a trust for the disabled spouse if the well spouse dies, and the purchase of a Spousal Immediate Annuity to lower assets to qualify for public benefits. Call Marion Donato (860-887-3561 Extension 124) of Senior Resources, our local area agency on aging, to register for the program. For more about Senior Resources, go to www.seniorresourcesec.org.
On October 8, 2014, 5 p.m. at Crescent Point in Niantic, Attorney Joseph Cipparone will present the talk entitled “10 Mistakes to Avoid in Estate Planning.” After Attorney Cipparone’s presentation, the VNA of Southeastern Connecticut will give a brief talk on the variety of care available in the community. Attendees will also receive dinner during the talks. Call Nancy Chaput (860-739-9479) at Crescent Point, an assisted living facility, to register for the program.
