by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Aug 28, 2014 | Estate Planning, News and Current Events
When most people first go off to college, the last thing they think they need is an estate plan. However, there are two very important estate planning documents that every college student should have before they leave home. Recently, Forbespublished an article titled,...
by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Aug 26, 2014 | Estate Planning
People normally think that the wealthy are easy to spot by their possessions and lifestyles. However, as some charities in Albany, New York recently found out, that is not always the case. When Phyllis Stone passed away, most people in Albany assumed she was an...
by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Aug 19, 2014 | Estate Planning, News and Current Events
When Nelson Mandela passed away he left behind a large estate and several descendants. He also left behind an ex-wife who has challenged his will on the grounds that a piece of real estate should rightfully belong to her. Nelson Mandela’s ex-wife, Winnie...
by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Aug 13, 2012 | Estate Planning, Tax Planning
Proper estate planning should always consider estate and gift tax rules. In recent years, we have seen the federal estate, gift and generation skipping transfer (GST) tax exemption rise from a stable $1 million to a very temporary $5 million. As those changes took...
by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Jul 17, 2012 | Estate Planning, News and Current Events
From time to time, it’s good to review why having a complete, up-to-date estate plan is so important. In addition to confirming our own actions, it can provide us with valuable information to pass along to friends and family who, for whatever reasons, have yet to act....
