by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Aug 26, 2013 | Estate Planning
Think for a few moments about what would happen if you suddenly became incapacitated or died. Would your spouse or family know what to do? Would they know where to find important records, assets and insurance documents? Would they be able to access (or even know... by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Aug 22, 2013 | Estate and Trust Administration, Estate Planning
Why Does a Living Trust Cost More than a Will? It will probably cost more initially to set up a well-drafted living trust than to have a will prepared. If you have a living trust it is a good idea to also have a will included in your estate plan to avoid probate of... by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Aug 1, 2013 | Estate and Trust Administration, Estate Planning
If you have a revocable living trust, you probably named yourself as trustee so you can continue to manage your own financial affairs, but eventually someone will need to step in for you when you are no longer able to act due to incapacity or after your death. The...