by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Apr 27, 2012 | Estate Planning
All parents hope to pass their values onto their children; and of the many values they hope to pass on religion and spirituality often tops the list. In some cases, religious values are so important to a parent that they will even include mention of these values in... by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Apr 25, 2012 | Elder Law
Being a caregiver is one of the most difficult (and rewarding) jobs on the planet; but sometimes when it comes to strong-willed aging parents, getting them to admit they might need a caregiver is more difficult than the caregiving itself. Take the story of David... by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Apr 23, 2012 | Estate Planning
In a world where bureaucracy and taxation become more present and complex every year, it has become absolutely necessary for every family to have an estate plan. Not all estate plans are created equal, however, and it takes a little bit of research—or a conversation... by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Apr 20, 2012 | Estate Planning, Retirement Planning
The good news is that Americans are living longer, the bad news is that it costs a whole lot more to retire than it used to. But the rising cost of retirement has more to do with just longer life expectancy. As this recent article in the New York Times points out,... by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Apr 18, 2012 | Estate Planning
Imagine this: You’re retired, your only significant asset is your home, you’re very close to your child or children, and you don’t want the cost of creating an estate plan. In such cases, what’s the harm of simply putting your home in the name of your child to avoid... 
