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Can I Put My House Into a Trust If I Have a Mortgage?

September 22, 2026 by Jill Santiago

Learn how to put your house in a trust if you have a mortgage. Discover how the Garn-St. Germain Act protects you from due-on-sale clauses for grantor trusts.

Filed Under: Real Estate & Titling, Wills & Trusts Tagged With: Probate Avoidance, Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts, Rhode Island Estates, Trust Funding

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

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: Powers of Attorney & Healthcare Directives, Wills & Trusts Tagged With: Estate Planning Documents, Financial Powers of Attorney, Healthcare Powers of Attorney, Incapacity Planning, Probate Avoidance, Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts, Rhode Island Estates, Trust Funding

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

How To Make An Estate Plan For Couples In Second (Or Third) Marriages

January 13, 2025 by Jill Santiago

Create a clear estate plan for couples in second or third marriages to protect assets, heirs, and blended families effectively.

Filed Under: Family & Life-Stage Planning, Prenups, Marriage & Divorce Tagged With: Beneficiary Designations, Estate Plan Updates, Marriage Estate Planning, Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts

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: Trustees & Trust Management Tagged With: Fiduciary Duties, Incapacity Planning, Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts, Trust Funding

Should I Update My Estate Plan When I Start My Own Business?

August 3, 2023 by Jill Santiago

Update your estate plan when starting a business to protect your assets, family, and business interests effectively.

Filed Under: Estate Plan Reviews & Updates Tagged With: Estate Plan Updates, Estate Planning Documents, Last Will and Testament, Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts

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 & Life-Stage Planning, Pet Trusts, Wills & Trusts Tagged With: Fiduciary Duties, Incapacity Planning, Last Will and Testament, Pet Trusts, Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts, Rhode Island Estates, Trust Funding

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