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Impostors have been using ads and images of legitimate companies headquartered in Connecticut as part of a scam to solicit money from people. Scammers used images and letterheads of Athletic Brewing and Blue Triton, both headquartered in Connecticut, to lure people into a scam asking them to wrap their car in ads for the companies. Respondents to the ads are sent a check for their services, but are asked to send a larger portion of the money to the person who will wrap their car in ads. ...

August is National Make-A-Will Month, which experts say is an opportune time for New Yorkers to begin end-of-life planning. According to a 2021 Gallup poll, only around 46% of Americans have a will, and most of those are age 50 and older. Even fewer have what's known as a "living will," which includes medical-care preferences if they're unable to speak for themselves. ...

Consumer advocates are urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign a bill now on his desk that would raise the amount auto insurance companies must cover in the event of a crash. The "Protect California Drivers Act" would raise the mandatory minimum amount of liability insurance to $30,000 for a single injury or death, $60,000 if more than one person is injured or killed, and $15,000 to cover property damage. ...

August is "National Make a Will Month," and it's something the experts say too few people have done. They have some tips on saving you and your heirs time and money. According to a survey on the website Caring.com, only one-third of Americans have a will or living trust to outline their wishes when they die. ...

August is National Make-a-Will Month, and experts have some tips on saving you and your heirs time and money. According to Caring.com, only one-third of Americans have a will or living trust. Renee Conrad, an estate planning and probate attorney in Palo Alto, said a will helps your heirs avoid expensive litigation. ...