by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Jan 30, 2015 | Estate Planning
Every year has new developments in estate planning. 2014 was no different in this regard. Some of the changes to estate planning in 2014 are very important to know about. With 2014 just behind us, now is a good time to look back and see what changed in estate planning... by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Jan 30, 2015 | Estate Planning, News and Current Events
Attorneys are supposed to work for their clients. However, one attorney in Staten Island is accused over stealing from the estates of people whose families had hired him to oversee those estates. When an attorney is hired to shepherd an estate through probate, it is... by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Jan 29, 2015 | Estate Planning, News and Current Events
Sarah Long was found dead in her home last July. While police are still investigating the circumstances of her death, the battle over her estate is heating up. Sarah Long was reported missing last July and found dead in her home of gunshot wounds. Initially, her... by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Jan 16, 2015 | Estate Planning, News and Current Events
The details of another celebrity’s estate have recently been revealed. This time it is the estate of late actor, Bob Hoskins. Unlike some other celebrity estates, Hoskins’ is fairly ordinary. Actor Bob Hoskins passed away last April at the age of 71. He... by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Jan 15, 2015 | Estate and Trust Administration
For many people, dogs are more than just best friends. They are a valued member of the family. However, pets, unlike other family members, are legally property. This raises the question whether you can direct that your pets be put to sleep after you pass away. An... 
