by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Dec 12, 2011 | News and Current Events
As 2011 draws to a close just about everybody has their minds on vacation, travel, and gift-buying, so we just wanted to take a moment to remind all of our readers to take advantage of your tax deductions and allowances before the year is over. These may include...
by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Dec 9, 2011 | Retirement Planning
By now most people, when planning for their “Golden Years”, know that they need to consider the possibility that they may need long-term care at some point in time, and that long-term care insurance is a logical option for this purpose. What most people don’t know is...
by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Dec 7, 2011 | Estate Planning
The answer to the title question is that just about every family can benefit from a trust. The rich and famous tend to utilize trusts because of the privacy they provide, the long-term asset protection, the tax benefits, and their flexibility; but each and every...
by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Dec 5, 2011 | Elder Law
Nursing homes during the holiday season tend to see a little more activity than they do during the rest of the year, whether because of families coming to visit loved ones, or local groups or individuals bringing holiday cheer to residents who may not have family...
by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Dec 2, 2011 | Estate and Trust Administration, News and Current Events
The public has been curious about the estate of Steve Jobs ever since he passed away in early October, but with his assets wisely protected with a trust, his family’s privacy regarding the distribution of inheritance has remained intact. (Privacy is only one of...
