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Estate Planning Services in Smithfield, 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 Smithfield, RI
For families throughout Smithfield — whether you’re off Farnum Pike, near the Woonasquatucket Reservoir, or heading south from Greenville on Route 44 — Attorney Jill M. Santiago creates wills and trusts tailored to your family’s goals and assets. Make the easy drive down I-295 to our Warwick office and leave with a clear, legally sound plan that ensures your wishes are honored and your loved ones are protected.
Special Needs Trusts in Smithfield, RI
Smithfield families caring for a loved one with disabilities rely on Jill M. Santiago to draft special needs trusts that protect assets while keeping critical government benefits like Medicaid and SSI fully intact. Whether you’re coming in from the Apple Valley neighborhood or taking I-295 South from northern Providence County, Jill will walk you through every provision so nothing is left to chance.
Education Trusts in Smithfield, RI
An education trust is one of the most meaningful gifts you can give the next generation — and Attorney Santiago structures each one to give you full control over how and when funds are distributed. For Smithfield families along Route 7 near Bryant University or anywhere in Providence County, a trip to our Warwick office is all it takes to start building that legacy.
Revocable Living Trusts in Smithfield, RI
A revocable living trust lets you maintain full control of your assets during your lifetime while ensuring a smooth, private transfer to your loved ones when the time comes — no probate court required. For Smithfield residents along Putnam Pike or anywhere in the broader Greenville area, Attorney Santiago will explain exactly how a revocable trust fits into your overall plan during a visit to our Warwick office.
Property Deed Legal Services in Smithfield, RI
Smithfield homeowners — including those with property along Pound Hill Road, Snake Hill Road, or off Douglas Pike — trust Jill M. Santiago to handle deed retitling and property transfers with precision, whether they’re adding a name, removing one, or moving ownership into a trust. Visit our Warwick office and we’ll make sure your deed is properly recorded with the Rhode Island land evidence records so your family is fully protected.
Powers Of Attorney in Smithfield, RI
A durable power of attorney designates someone you trust to manage your financial and legal affairs if you’re ever unable to — and without one, your family may have to go to court even in an emergency. For Smithfield residents throughout Providence County, whether you’re near the Route 44 and Route 104 intersection in Greenville or tucked off Farnum Pike, Attorney Santiago makes the process straightforward with a visit to our Warwick or Wakefield office.
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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