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Financial Powers Of Attorney (POA) And Living Trust Compared Side By Side

March 23, 2026 by Jill Santiago

Financial power of attorney vs. living trust—what’s the difference? Learn how each works and why most estate plans need both.

Filed Under: estate planning wills and trusts, Living Trust, Power of Attorney, Trust Administration, Trustee Tagged With: Attorney-in-Fact, Estate Planning Documents, Financial Powers of Attorney, Healthcare Powers of Attorney, Incapacity Planning, Probate Avoidance, Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts, Rhode Island Estates, Trust Funding, Trustee Authority

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

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

What Will Happen To My Pet When I Die? Pet Trusts In Rhode Island

August 3, 2023 by Jill Santiago

Ensure your Rhode Island pets are cared for after you’re gone with a pet trust outlining care and funding details.

Filed Under: Family in Estate Planning, Pet Trusts, Trust Administration, Trustee, Trusts Tagged With: Fiduciary Duties, Incapacity Planning, Last Will and Testament, Pet Care Instructions, Pet Trust Enforcement, Pet Trusts, Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts, Rhode Island Estates, Testamentary Trusts, Trust Funding

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