by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Sep 30, 2014 | Estate Planning
One of the big problems in disputes over wills is that the person who made the will is deceased and not able to give testimony about his or her intentions. A new law in New Hampshire helps alleviate that problem. When a wealthy person does something unexpected with...
by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Mar 15, 2013 | Estate Planning, Health Care, News and Current Events
In her September 2012 article, PhyllisKorkki with the NY Times discusses how our aging society may deal with some of the problems that occur when they have no children or natural caregivers. In the article, she also discusses some ways you may be able to use common...
by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Mar 8, 2013 | Estate Planning, News and Current Events
Florida probate law has changed recently with regard to people who die intestate (without a will) and are married. If you have no descendants, your entire intestate estate will go to your spouse. This does not typically include your home or other non-probate assets....
by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Mar 16, 2012 | Estate Planning
Most people know that they should execute some kind of estate plan eventually, but don’t think that they actually need one right now. On our blog we spend a lot of time telling people that they do need an estate plan, and that they need one right now—or as soon as...
