by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Feb 27, 2015 | Estate Planning
Most people who do not have children to inherit their wealth give it to other relatives or charity. However, one woman in China has a different idea. She is advertising for someone to be her daughter. It is ordinarily assumed that wealthy people will leave the... by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Feb 26, 2015 | Estate Planning
Now that January has passed and you have, hopefully, gotten your beginning of the year business done, it is time to turn your attention to your estate plan and make sure that it is up to date. Your estate plan should not be seen as a static document. You need to... by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Feb 25, 2015 | Estate Planning
Everyone knows that estate plans are primarily about your assets or your minor children, if you have any. Recently, however, some companies are asking people to make unusual decisions about what will happen to their remains as part of their estate plans. Diamonds are... by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Feb 24, 2015 | Estate Planning, News and Current Events
Sometimes people think that it takes a lot of wealth for problems to arise within families over estates. However, what is a lot for any particular family is relative. People who do not have much wealth will fight over far less money than those who do, as is seen in a... by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Feb 23, 2015 | Estate and Trust Administration, Estate Planning, News and Current Events
In the immediate aftermath of Robin Williams’ death, it appeared that his estate had been well-planned and no arguments over it were expected. However, it now seems that a battle is brewing in court. After the suicide of Robin Williams, the public soon learned... 
