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4 Estate Planning Moves for Couples Getting Married

June 8, 2026 by Jill Santiago

Discover 4 essential estate planning for couples moves to make when getting married, including name changes, home ownership, and updating beneficiaries.

Filed Under: Beneficiary Designations, estate planning wills and trusts, Married Couples, Prenuptial Agreements, Real Estate Tagged With: Beneficiary Designations, Estate Plan Updates, Inheritance Protection, Joint Bank Accounts, Joint Property Ownership, Legal Name Changes, Marriage Estate Planning, Prenuptial Agreements, Rhode Island Estates, Second Marriages

If I Add My Child To My Bank Account, Does That Solve Estate Planning?

April 6, 2026 by Jill Santiago

Is adding child to bank account enough for estate planning? Learn about probate avoidance, hidden risks like creditors, and better alternatives like living trus

Filed Under: Beneficiary Designations, estate planning wills and trusts, Family in Estate Planning, Living Trust, Probate Tagged With: Beneficiary Designations, Estate Planning Documents, Gift Tax Implications, Joint Account Creditor Risks, Joint Bank Accounts, Last Will and Testament, Payable-on-Death Accounts, Probate Avoidance, Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts, Rhode Island Estates

If I Have A Will, Does That Mean My Family Avoids Probate?

April 6, 2026 by Jill Santiago

Does having a will avoid probate for your family? Learn why a will alone does not skip the probate process and explore estate planning tools that actually do.

Filed Under: Beneficiary Designations, estate planning wills and trusts, Living Trust, Probate, Wills Tagged With: Beneficiary Designations, Financial Powers of Attorney, Healthcare Powers of Attorney, Joint Property Ownership, Last Will and Testament, Personal Representatives, Pour-Over Wills, Probate Avoidance, Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts, Trust Funding

When Spring Arrives With Grief

March 16, 2026 by Jill Santiago

Losing a spouse brings profound grief and complex legal tasks. Learn about probate deadlines, death certificates, and how to find support during this time.

Filed Under: Beneficiary Designations, Jill's Story, Loss of Spouse, Probate, Single Women Tagged With: Death Certificates, Estate Planning Documents, Estate Tax Returns, Grief Support, Inheritance Disclaimers, Last Will and Testament, Personal Representatives, Probate Deadlines, Rhode Island Estates, Spousal Loss

Why Outdated Beneficiary Designations Can Wreck Your Estate Plan

August 25, 2025 by Jill Santiago

When people think about estate planning, wills and trusts often come to mind first. But there is a simple tool that can make a big difference in ensuring your assets pass smoothly to your loved ones: beneficiary designations. A beneficiary designation is a simple way to name who will receive a particular asset when you […]

Filed Under: Beneficiary Designations, Probate

Who Are The 5 Actors (Roles) In A Living Trust?  And Why They’re Important to Understand Before Sitting Down With Your Estate Planning Attorney

July 22, 2024 by Jill Santiago

Understand the 5 key roles in a living trust—grantor, trustee, successor, beneficiaries & advisors. Rhode Island guide by Jill M. Santiago.

Filed Under: Beneficiary Designations, estate planning wills and trusts, Living Trust, Trust Administration, Trustee Tagged With: Fiduciary Duties, Incapacity Planning, Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts, Successor Trustees, Trust Administration, Trust Advisors, Trust Beneficiaries, Trust Funding, Trust Grantors, Trustee Authority

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