by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Jul 19, 2014 | Estate and Trust Administration, Estate Planning
Creating a last will and testament is a smart way to make sure that your loved ones receive your assets with a minimum of fuss and effort after your death. But all too often, people go to great pains to write a will and put other estate-planning documents in place,... by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Jul 18, 2014 | Retirement Planning
Every well-built machine has at least some moving parts. When it comes to retirement investing, the dangerous moving part is — you. Early on, when you start saving, the problem of one’s own emotions often is subdued. You likely don’t have much money in your retirement... by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Jul 18, 2014 | Estate Planning, Health Care
A new study pegs the lifetime cost of caring for a child with autism at $1.4 million. For parents, there are no easy solutions. The good news: Sam is now high-functioning, and in many respects a completely normal 13-year-old. The downside: The price tag to get to this... by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Jul 17, 2014 | News and Current Events, Retirement Planning
“It takes money to make money.” You know the saying, but when it comes to investing the truth is a bit more complex. Yes, it takes initial capital to make an investment. Most brokerages won’t open an account with less than $1,000 as the opening balance, which is... by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Jul 17, 2014 | Asset Protection, Estate Planning
Real estate is often a family’s most valuable asset. It can be passed down from generation to generation and frequently carries a sentimental value beyond money. Handing down a major asset, however, is far from straightforward. “The right time to create an estate... 
