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. | Mar 7, 2013 | Estate Planning
When considering how to leave assets to adult children, the first step is to decide how much each one should receive. Most parents want to treat their children fairly, but this doesn’t necessarily mean they should receive equal shares of the estate. For example,...
by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Jun 22, 2012 | Estate Planning
With the number of online and do-it-yourself (DIY) legal providers continuing to grow, some of individuals may be wondering if they could do their estate planning themselves. The advertising is seductive: attorneys use similar forms, the cost is significantly less...
