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Wills Vs. Trusts Compared Side By Side

February 10, 2025 by Jill Santiago

Wills and trusts the two most common tools used in estate planning to ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes. While both serve the fundamental purpose of passing on wealth and protecting your loved ones, these documents function in different ways and offer distinct advantages. Understanding the key differences—such as probate avoidance, privacy, […]

Filed Under: estate planning wills and trusts, Probate

Procrastination vs. Preparation: The Financial and Emotional Costs of Putting Off Estate Planning

January 27, 2025 by Jill Santiago

Avoid costly delays in estate planning—learn the financial and emotional impacts of procrastination and how to prepare effectively.

Filed Under: estate planning wills and trusts, Family in Estate Planning, Getting Started, Power of Attorney, Probate Tagged With: Estate Plan Updates, Financial Powers of Attorney, Healthcare Powers of Attorney, Incapacity Planning, Intestate Succession, Last Will and Testament, Probate Avoidance, Probate Costs, Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts, Rhode Island Estates

Rhode Island Bar Association and Estate Law Standards

January 22, 2025 by JMS Law LTD

estate law standard

Rhode Island Bar standards ensure ethical, informed counsel. Explore the requirements behind trusted estate planning and probate services in Warwick.

Filed Under: estate planning wills and trusts, Industry, Legal Ethics, Local, Probate Tagged With: Beneficiary Designations, Conflicts of Interest, Continuing Legal Education, Intestate Succession, Last Will and Testament, Legal Ethics, Personal Representatives, Rhode Island Bar, Rhode Island Estates, Spousal Elective Share

Three Reasons Why You Want to Avoid Probate For Your Estate

August 19, 2024 by Jill Santiago

The short definition of probate is: “Probate is the court action that changes the title of assets from a deceased person to the beneficiaries or heirs.” Whether or not someone leaves a will, probate is often necessary. It is a common misconception that creating a will, or holding assets jointly, will avoid probate. Simply leaving […]

Filed Under: Probate

Rhode Island Probate vs. Trust Administration Compared Side By Side

August 5, 2024 by Jill Santiago

Do you need a will, or do you need a trust? Confused about the difference? The major difference is probate – which is the court process that applies to a person’s estate whether they leave a will or not. When it comes to estate planning, understanding the difference between probate and trust administration can significantly […]

Filed Under: estate planning wills and trusts, Probate, Trust Administration

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