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Helicopter Parents, Prenups & Plans
When: February 2, 2026
Location: Zoom
People: Carole M. Bass and Molly E. Depew

On February 2, Carole Bass, Partner, and Molly Depew, Associate, presented “Helicopter Parents, Prenups & Plans” at the Connecticut Bar Association (CBA)’s Estate & Probate Section February meeting, alongside Shari Levitan, Partner at Holland & Knight.

This session explored the complex intersection of legal ethical rules, privilege and the challenges of navigating parental involvement in a client’s legal matters. The panelists discussed how to best address parents who become intimately involved in their children’s planning and divorce discussions, including attendance at meetings with attorneys. This can often include parents paying legal fees and participating in the structuring of the plan, which can lead to deposition testimony that “my parents wanted this.” The discussion provided practical guidance on maintaining professional boundaries, protecting privilege and managing the ethical implications of third-party involvement.