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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: Estate Plan Reviews & Updates, Family & Life-Stage Planning, Prenups, Marriage & Divorce Tagged With: Beneficiary Designations, Estate Plan Updates, Marriage Estate Planning, Rhode Island Estates

Why Every Young Family Needs an Estate Plan

September 8, 2025 by Jill Santiago

Just had lunch with a friend, who’s knee-deep in raising young kids. We were chatting about the upcoming school year, their crazy schedules, and college plans. I naturally asked about his estate plan, and he said, “Don’t have one—it’s bad luck.” Seriously??? Of course, I completely disagree. But rather than argue about the benefits of […]

Filed Under: Family & Life-Stage Planning, Prenups, Marriage & Divorce

Estate Planning for Single Women – What Does One Need?

August 11, 2025 by Jill Santiago

Estate planning isn’t just for married couples, retirees, or people with large estates. If you’re a single woman, whether you’re building your career, raising children on your own, recently divorced, or enjoying retirement, it’s especially important to have a clear plan in place. Without a spouse as a default decision-maker, it is up to you […]

Filed Under: Family & Life-Stage Planning, Prenups, Marriage & Divorce, Single Women

How To Make An Estate Plan For Couples In Second (Or Third) Marriages

January 13, 2025 by Jill Santiago

Create a clear estate plan for couples in second or third marriages to protect assets, heirs, and blended families effectively.

Filed Under: Family & Life-Stage Planning, Prenups, Marriage & Divorce Tagged With: Beneficiary Designations, Estate Plan Updates, Marriage Estate Planning, Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts

How Often Should You Update Your Estate Plan in Rhode Island?

April 1, 2024 by Jill Santiago

After creating an estate plan – whether a will or a trust – clients often ask, “When should I update my estate plan?” The simple answer is–whenever necessary! Three things in life are certain: death, taxes and change.  In this post, I will focus on change. There are numerous occasions that would necessitate updating your […]

Filed Under: Estate Plan Reviews & Updates, Pet Trusts, Prenups, Marriage & Divorce

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