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Estate Planning Services in Cranston, 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 Cranston, RI
A solid estate plan begins with the right documents. In Cranston, we help you craft wills and trusts that clearly define how your assets will be managed and distributed. From revocable and irrevocable trusts to tailored estate strategies, our approach brings clarity and peace of mind to complex decisions.
Special Needs Trusts in Cranston, RI
For families with loved ones who have special needs, planning requires special care. Our team assists Cranston residents in setting up special needs trusts that protect assets while preserving eligibility for essential government benefits. We build plans that support independence, security, and long-term care.
Education Trusts in Cranston, RI
Education is one of the greatest gifts you can provide. In Cranston, we help clients establish education trusts that secure funds for future schooling expenses. These trusts can give you confidence that your children’s or grandchildren’s academic goals are supported without jeopardizing your broader estate plan.
Probate Attorney in Cranston, RI
Losing a loved one is difficult, and navigating probate can make a hard time even harder. As a probate attorney serving Cranston families, we guide you through the legal process, from filing necessary documents to resolving debts and transferring assets efficiently and with compassion.
Property Deed Legal Services in Cranston, RI
Protecting real estate ownership is essential to your estate plan. In Cranston, our property deed services ensure that your home and other real estate are titled correctly, updated after life changes, and seamlessly integrated into your estate strategy.
Powers Of Attorney in Cranston, RI
Life can change in an instant. Our Cranston clients rely on us to prepare powers of attorney that grant trusted individuals authority to make financial or medical decisions on their behalf when needed. These documents are essential for protecting you and your family in unforeseen circumstances.
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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