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For many families, a Last Will and Testament is the first – and sometimes only – estate planning document they ever sign. While revocable trusts have become the primary planning tool for many Rhode Islanders, a well-drafted will still plays a crucial role in nearly every comprehensive estate plan. Whether you own a single home … Read more
Estate planning is one of those topics everyone means to handle “soon,” and everyone has heard a confident friend repeat a half-true rule that later turns out to be a headache. As a trusts-and-estates attorney (and former Smithfield, Rhode Island probate judge), I’ve seen families pay for these myths the hard way – with avoidable … Read more
When an estate includes a house or other real property, there are two “closings” in play that sound similar but operate on very different tracks: the real-estate closing, where the deed is signed and the sale proceeds are issued; and the probate closing, where you file your final papers to wrap up the estate and … Read more
When a loved one passes away owning real estate in Massachusetts, families often assume the home can be transferred or sold to heirs with minimal complication. In reality, Massachusetts law places a web of obligations, liens, and statutory rights on estate property at the moment of death. These legal interests ensure that creditors, tax authorities, … Read more
Experienced estate planning lawyers can provide you with help in responding to life’s milestones. When you experience big life changes, like marriage, divorce, buying a home, or the birth of a child, you need to ensure that you have an estate plan in place to protect yourself and your family in light of the new … Read more
Imagine this: Your spouse is in the hospital after a sudden accident. Bills still need to be paid. A business deal is on the table. The mortgage renewal is due next week. But without legal authority, you can’t sign a check, transfer funds, or make a decision in their name. The bank tells you to “bring … Read more
Massachusetts Informal Probate: A Guide to the Simplified Estate Settlement ProcessWhen a loved one passes away, the legal and financial tasks left behind can be overwhelming for their family. In Massachusetts, probate is the court process used to settle the deceased’s estate, ensuring debts are paid and assets are properly distributed. Fortunately, not all estates … Read more
Coventry Probate Court When a loved one passes away in Rhode Island, their estate may need to go through probate, the court-supervised process of settling debts, distributing assets, and ensuring the deceased’s final wishes are carried out. Probate can be complex, time-consuming, and emotionally draining for families already dealing with loss. Understanding the steps involved … Read more
It sounds like the start of every parent’s nightmare – you get back late a night from dropping your child off at college several hundred, or several thousand miles away. As you get ready to turn into bed the phone rings, your child’s new roommate is on the phone. They tell you child child has … Read more
Rhode Island nursing home planning attorneys can provide help with making a nursing home plan. Making a plan is important not only for people who believe that the need for nursing home care is imminent, but also for people who may someday need to get care in a nursing home setting. Fabisch Law attorneys will … Read more