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Estate Planning Services in Providence, Rhode Island
What Is Estate Planning?
Simply put, estate planning is figuring out what happens to your assets at the time of your death, and planning for how we get from here to there. Preserving assets, protecting your interests, and setting up the proper legal documents are all parts of this process.
Estate planning not only includes planning for asset distribution upon your demise, but also encompasses advance directives, including advance healthcare directives, living wills, a health care proxy, a medical power of attorney, a financial power of attorney, and other documents to make your wishes and desires known. Known in advanced decisions or advanced directives, and directives that are personal to you are known and carried out.
Estate Planning Wills & Trusts in Providence, RI
Our estate planning services in Providence include drafting wills and establishing trusts that protect your wealth and ensure your intentions are honored. We take the time to understand your unique circumstances, explain options in clear terms, and design strategies that support your family’s long-term security.
Special Needs Trusts in Providence, RI
Planning for a loved one with special needs requires both legal expertise and deep sensitivity. In Providence, JMS Law Ltd. helps families establish special needs trusts that preserve eligibility for vital government benefits while securing a thoughtful, long-term financial framework for ongoing care.
Education Trusts in Providence, RI
An education trust can be an effective tool to support a child’s or grandchild’s academic future. We work with Providence families to establish trusts that offer financial support for education, structured to align with your intentions and provide flexibility as life unfolds.
Probate Attorney in Providence, RI
Losing a loved one is difficult, and navigating the probate process can feel overwhelming. As a probate attorney serving Providence, we guide you step-by-step through estate administration, court filings, and asset distribution with clarity and care, helping you move forward with confidence.
Property Deed Legal Services in Providence, RI
Whether you’re transferring property into a trust, updating ownership after a life change, or correcting title records, our deed and title legal services in Providence handle these important details with precision. We ensure your real estate interests are properly documented and protected.
Powers Of Attorney in Providence, RI
Establishing powers of attorney is a critical part of comprehensive planning. In Providence, we help you appoint trusted agents to manage financial or medical decisions if you’re unable to do so yourself, ensuring your preferences are clearly expressed and legally enforceable.
Jill M. Santiago
Estate Planning Attorney
Advising You Step By Step!
I’m Attorney Jill Santiago. I’ve lived in the Greater Providence Metro area for 25 years and practice law in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
My planning approach is like an architect designing a custom home for my clients. In our meeting, we will create a “blueprint” together for your custom estate plan that has the features and benefits you request and need. Then, once we finish the design of your estate plan, I will create an estate plan like a contractor, building it step by step.
Other Areas We Serve
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