by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Dec 30, 2011 | Estate Planning
Once you’ve worked with your attorney to create the perfect trust to protect your family, you’ll need to re-title any assets you’d like to be protected into to name of your trust. This is called Funding. Funding a trust is not difficult at all, but when you don’t know...
by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Dec 28, 2011 | Estate Planning
We all want to ensure our loved ones are protected and provided for, but sometimes the process of doing so can appear overwhelming, and prevent you from even taking the first steps. When it comes to protecting your family and your future with an estate plan, the...
by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Dec 23, 2011 | Estate Planning
Parents of young children always seem to be busy, and we know that it can be difficult to find the time to think about something that you hope will never happen. With all the “To Do’s” and distractions out there, too many parents simply avoid thinking about a will,...
by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Dec 19, 2011 | Estate Planning
As the old year draws to a close and the new year approaches, many people are taking the time to reflect on 2011 and look forward to 2012, making the traditional New Year’s Resolutions for the year ahead. Many of these resolutions will be very personal—having to do...
by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Dec 14, 2011 | Elder Law
A recent article in the LA Times reminds us of just how important it is to have some kind of living will or advanced healthcare directive, and that it is absolutely necessary to talk about these things with your loved ones. If you have not done these things it is your...