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Are My Funeral Arrangements/Plans Included In My Will?

May 19, 2026 by Jill Santiago

Are your funeral arrangements in will documents legally binding? Learn why these wishes might not be followed and how to secure your plans with a better strateg

Filed Under: Elder Planning, Funeral Planning, Wills & Trusts Tagged With: Estate Planning Documents, Fiduciary Duties, Funeral Planning, Last Will and Testament, Personal Representatives

Avoiding Common Estate Planning Mistakes for Married Homeowners with Real Estate

May 4, 2026 by Jill Santiago

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Learn how to avoid common estate planning mistakes for married homeowners. Explore Rhode Island laws on joint tenancy, tenants in common, and spousal rights.

Filed Under: Family & Life-Stage Planning, Real Estate & Titling Tagged With: Last Will and Testament, Marriage Estate Planning, Probate Avoidance, Rhode Island Estates, Spousal Elective Share

What Are All The Documents You Need In A Complete Estate Plan?

April 20, 2026 by Jill Santiago

Learn about the documents required for a complete estate plan, including wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, to protect your assets and your loved ones.

Filed Under: Estate Planning Basics Tagged With: Beneficiary Designations, Estate Planning Documents, Financial Powers of Attorney, Healthcare Powers of Attorney, Last Will and Testament, Probate Avoidance, Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts, Rhode Island Estates

If I Add My Child To My Bank Account, Does That Solve Estate Planning?

April 6, 2026 by Jill Santiago

Is adding child to bank account enough for estate planning? Learn about probate avoidance, hidden risks like creditors, and better alternatives like living trus

Filed Under: Beneficiaries & Inheritance, Grandparents Tagged With: Beneficiary Designations, Estate Planning Documents, Last Will and Testament, Payable-on-Death Accounts, Probate Avoidance, Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts, Rhode Island Estates

If I Have A Will, Does That Mean My Family Avoids Probate?

April 6, 2026 by Jill Santiago

Does having a will avoid probate for your family? Learn why a will alone does not skip the probate process and explore estate planning tools that actually do.

Filed Under: Probate & Estate Administration Tagged With: Beneficiary Designations, Financial Powers of Attorney, Healthcare Powers of Attorney, Last Will and Testament, Personal Representatives, Probate Avoidance, Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts, Trust Funding

When Spring Arrives With Grief

March 16, 2026 by Jill Santiago

Losing a spouse brings profound grief and complex legal tasks. Learn about probate deadlines, death certificates, and how to find support during this time.

Filed Under: Funeral Planning, Jill's Story, Probate & Estate Administration, Single Women Tagged With: Estate Planning Documents, Grief Support, Last Will and Testament, Personal Representatives, Rhode Island Estates

Rhode Island Bar Association and Estate Law Standards

January 22, 2026 by JMS Law LTD

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

Filed Under: Rhode Island Legal Resources Tagged With: Beneficiary Designations, Last Will and Testament, Personal Representatives, Rhode Island Estates, Spousal Elective Share

Estate Planning For College Freshmen: 3 Documents Every Young Adult Should Have

June 9, 2025 by Jill Santiago

Essential estate planning tips for college freshmen: key documents every young adult needs to protect finances and healthcare decisions.

Filed Under: Family & Life-Stage Planning, Powers of Attorney & Healthcare Directives Tagged With: College Estate Planning, Estate Planning Documents, Financial Powers of Attorney, Healthcare Powers of Attorney, Incapacity Planning, Last Will and Testament

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 Basics Tagged With: Estate Plan Updates, Financial Powers of Attorney, Healthcare Powers of Attorney, Incapacity Planning, Last Will and Testament, Probate Avoidance, Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts, Rhode Island Estates

MA vs. RI: Is My Estate Plan Valid In All States?

May 13, 2024 by Jill Santiago

Learn how estate plans from Massachusetts and Rhode Island are recognized across states and key factors when moving or owning property elsewhere.

Filed Under: Estate Plan Reviews & Updates, Rhode Island Legal Resources Tagged With: Estate Plan Updates, Estate Planning Documents, Last Will and Testament, Rhode Island Estates, Spousal Elective Share, Trust Funding

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