Elder Law Section Meeting (SEL260420)

Avoiding the Unintended—What Do You Mean You’re My Grandchild?

Speakers

Jeffrey A. Cooper, Professor of Law at Quinnipiac University School of Law
Douglas NeJaime, Professor of Law at Yale Law School
Laura A. Schuyler, Esq., Shipman & Goodwin LLP

Program Description

The Connecticut Parentage Act (the “Act”) became law in Connecticut on January 1, 2022. The Act defines who is someone’s descendants. The term "parent" is no longer restricted only to a biological mother and father or only to a person who legally adopts a child. A person's involvement in the child's life can now form a basis for parentage under the Act. The Act’s implications for estate planning cannot be understated. Clients need to understand who may become a descendant under their estate plan by default unless their estate planning documents say otherwise: certain individuals might be included as descendants while others may not. Clients need to understand how the Act impacts their wishes in their estate planning documents. You will learn about the Act, including its history, why it was necessary and what it does. You will also learn about suggested language that should be used in estate planning documents and other planning issues.

Schedule

5:00 p.m. Registration
5:30 p.m. Dinner
6:00 p.m. Presentation

CLE Credit

2.0 CT Credit (General)

Cost

Attendee $45
Law Student – no charge

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