by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Dec 31, 2014 | Estate Planning
People often fight over trusts for a wide variety of reasons. One of the most frequent conflicts over trusts occurs when the trustee and the beneficiaries do not see eye to eye. The person who creates a trust is always the beneficiary of the trust, especially after he... by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Dec 30, 2014 | Estate Planning
Much of the talk about estate planning is often centered around married couples with children. This leads some single people to think that estate plans are not necessary for them. However, estate planning can be even more important for singles than married people. If... by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Dec 29, 2014 | Estate Planning, News and Current Events
Legion of Christ is a Catholic holy order whose founder was found to have molested seminarians and fathered children. A wealthy Rhode Island woman left her entire $60 million estate to the order. Now, the Rhode Island Supreme Court will decide if that woman’s... by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Dec 23, 2014 | Estate Planning
Providing for grandchildren’s college expenses is becoming an important estate planning goal for many families. Many people see it as one of the best ways to contribute to the overall health of future generations. 529 college savings plans are a very useful tool... by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Dec 22, 2014 | Estate and Trust Administration, Estate Planning
When a trustee passes away or becomes incapacitated, someone else has to take over the trust. This new trustee is called a successor trustee and needs to learn about all of his or her duties in handling the trust. Most revocable living trusts are created similarly in... 
