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Have a question about estate planning, but don’t know where to start?
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Have a question about estate planning, but don’t know where to start?
CALL JILL M. SANTIAGO
401-307-5556
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Three Reasons Why You Want to Avoid Probate For Your Estate
August 19, 2024
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...
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Rhode Island Probate vs. Trust Administration Compared Side By Side
August 5, 2024
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...
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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
Imagine a living trust as a well-directed play, with each person involved acting a crucial role to ensure everything runs smoothly. As an estate planning attorney, I often find that explaining these roles as "actors" in a play helps clients...
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What To Do If You Suspect A Trustee Is Being Dishonest?
July 8, 2024
A living trust is a common estate planning tool. When creating your trust, one of the most important choices you'll make is who will serve as your trustee. In most cases, at the time you create your living trust, you...
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Creating a Comprehensive Estate Plan as a Rhode Island-Florida Snowbird
June 17, 2024
Let’s face it. New England winters are harsh! As the chill of winter sets in, many Rhode Islanders migrate to warmer climates, spending the warm months up north, and the cold ones down south. We refer to them as “Snowbirds.”...
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MA vs. RI: Is My Estate Plan Valid In All States?
May 13, 2024
People move around a lot these days. I am often asked about whether an estate plan created in a different state will still work after a move, or if an estate plan applies to property owned in another state. The...
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