Aging in Place: How To Remain in Your Home

Madison-based estate planning and elder law attorney Erin Duques will discuss how to protect your house and assets from Connecticut’s long-term care costs.

Did you know that Connecticut is among the top 3 states with the highest costs for nursing home and long-term care? That’s why it is so important to do your due diligence and protect everything that you have worked SO hard for – and if possible – to do so while remaining in the comfort of your home!In this program, we will help you better understand how to avoid putting your-hard earned assets at risk in a way that can best position you to stay in your own home and age in place. Specifically, you’ll learn about Medicaid and other public benefit programs the state has to offer as well as strategies that married or single people can use to protect their assets.

About Erin O. Duques
Erin Duques is an estate planning and elder law attorney based in Madison CT. She has in-depth knowledge of federal and Connecticut public benefit programs and a robust track record of working with and advocating for individuals with disabilities. She is well versed in creating special needs trusts to preserve assets so an individual can maintain his or her quality of life.

Prior to joining Czepiga Daly Pope & Perri, Erin worked as a special education attorney and practiced with a nonprofit that helps individuals with disabilities live and work independently in the community.

Outside of the office, Erin enjoys running and has completed three half marathons. Most recently her running consists of chasing the family’s new puppy around! She’s a wife and mom of two and a travel enthusiast.

Registration is required to attend this IN PERSON event.