Frequently Asked Questions [FAQs]

The Law Office of Bernard T. Kennedy III can conduct consultations and meetings in person, over the phone, or virtually via Microsoft Office, Teams, Zoom, and other applications and platforms. 

Clients may receive custom binders or zip (compressed) files of digital documents to reflect legal services rendered. 

Some documents cannot be signed electronically due to legal restrictions. However, if a document is legally permitted to be e-signed, our office readily enables that feature.

"The legal profession enables me to help people navigate complex matters and provide my clients with sound, empathetic advice. 

I genuinely enjoy meeting new people, and I'm motivated to make a positive difference in the lives of others and my community. "

— Bernard T. Kennedy III, Esq.

Intellectual property enforces and protects intangible rights, including copyrights, patents, and trademarks. 

Intellectual property rights are the rights that belong to the owners of:

• Creations.
• Designs.
• Inventions.
• Literary and artistic works.
• Names and images used in commerce.
• Symbols and other works. 

The United States Constitution grants Congress the power to give authors and inventors rights over their discoveries and writings. 

Critical for advancing arts and sciences, The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the U.S. Copyright Office are responsible for enforcing the intellectual property laws passed by Congress.

Clients who are proactive about protecting their intellectual property rights:

• Attract partners to generate revenue streams.

• Avoid and mitigate any relevant risks.

• Enable access to financing.

• Secure competitive advantages. 

Probate is the legal procedure of processing a deceased person's estate. 

In Connecticut, the probate court also oversees the appointment of conservators and guardians and facilitates legal name changes.

Although case-to-case specific, the general probate process includes:

• Appointing an administrator or executor.

• Safeguarding assets.

• Retitling of possessions.

• Filing of inventory.

• Settling debts on claims made against the estate. 

• Submitting tax returns.

• Completing a final accounting or financial report.  

• Distributing assets to desired beneficiaries.

• A probate attorney handles all required documents and court obligations. By leaving the details in the hands of a professional, clients can mourn their loss and have much-needed time with their loved ones. 

• Probate attorneys also have extensive experience dealing with creditors — leading to a more efficient (and potentially expeditious) probate process. 

• If an administrator or executor has already been designated, a probate attorney can help the administrator or executor comply with all fiduciary responsibilities.