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Post-mortem Communication 

      A question I often hear is: "Once I have documents (will, trust, etc.) put in place, how do I know that somebody will find them, when I'm gone?"  The issue is a real one.  The old rule was simply to make sure that papers were not left in a safe-deposit box (no way to get in to it), but put with other important papers, in the hope that somebody will go looking for it.

     But, what if your situation is such that your executor, trustee, or other fiduciary may not know, right away, that you have passed on?  The modern age has recently provided an answer.  Believe it or not, there is an app for that.  It is known as the Digital Afterlife App (http://www.wtae.com/r/30233609/detail.html), and its purpose is to pass along messages to one's Facebook (www.Facebook.com) friends, in the event of one's untimely demise.  An individual may custom-tailor messages to one's Friends, letting somebody know, for example, that they are the executor of the most recent Will, and should look for the papers in the cardboard box in the back of the hall closet.  As creepy as such an app might appear, it provides a useful service.  If you are a Facebook member, and have this issue, take a look at the possibilities. 

     This page is for updates and legal thoughts.  If you have any questions or suggestions, just let me know by email.

 

 

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Attorney Sussman is:
  • Admitted in Connecticut and New York
  • Past president of the Fairfield Bar Association
  • Past Chairman - Town of Stratford Ethics Commission
  • Board of Trustees - National Multiple Sclerosis Society (CT Chapter)
  • Past Chair: Greater Bridgeport Elder Services Council
  • Advisory Committee - Connecticut Lifespan Respite Coalition, Inc.
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  • Past Chairman of the Board of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (Connecticut Chapter), MS Annual Walk 1998, 1999, 2000
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  • Attorney Trial Referee: Judicial District of Ansonia/Milford
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  • Awarded a Citation by the Connecticut General Assembly
  • Awarded the 2008 "Outstanding Advocacy Volunteer Award" by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (CT Chapter)
  • Receipient of the Evelyn M. Fitzpatrick Memorial Award for volunteer committment
  • 1st Degree Black Belt - Tang Soo Do Karate
  • Student of the Year - 2009 - Tang Soo Do Karate (Stratford)
  • Assistant Instructor - Tang Soo Do Karate



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