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What’s Involved in Serving as an Executor?

Posted on January 12, 2024

An executor is the person designated in a Will as the individual who is responsible for performing a number of tasks necessary to wind down the decedent’s affairs. Generally, the […]

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Not All Estates Must Go Through Probate

Posted on August 9, 2018

Upon the passing of a loved one, there is a good chance that their estate will go through the probate process. Probate involves many things, but generally refers to the process […]

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Choosing an Executor

Posted on July 10, 2018

The primary responsibilities of an executor are to manage the property of an estate, pay outstanding debts and taxes of the estate, and distribute the remaining estate assets to the […]

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Contesting the Validity of a Will

Posted on June 18, 2018

If someone brings an action to contest a will, he or she is claiming that, for one reason or another, the will is invalid and should not be used in […]

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Rhode Island Simplified Probate for Small Estates

Posted on June 7, 2018

Rhode Island estate law provides a shortcut in the probate process for smaller estates. It is a simplified probate process that allows for an easier transfer of property to the […]

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The Probate Process

Posted on May 21, 2018

While you may have vaguely heard of the term “probate”, you may very well have no idea what it actually refers to. Yes, it does involve distributing the property of […]

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What Your Loved Ones Absolutely Need to Know About Your Estate Plan

Posted on October 16, 2017

The conversation about a person’s last wishes can be an awkward one for both the individual who is the topic of conversation and his or her loved ones. The end […]

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Should I Transfer My Home to My Children?

Posted on September 19, 2017

Most people are aware that probate should be avoided if at all possible. It is an expensive, time-consuming process that exposes your family’s private matters to public scrutiny via the […]

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Role of the Successor Trustee

Posted on August 30, 2017

When creating a trust, it is common practice that the person doing the estate planning will name themselves as trustee and will appoint a successor trustee to handle matters once […]

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What happens if you are bequeathed a car that no longer exists? The ABCs of Ademption

Posted on August 2, 2017

If you’re involved in settling a loved one’s estate, you may come across the curious word “ademption”. Ademption describes what happens when something designated in a will no longer exists. […]

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  • About
    • Richard E. Palumbo, Jr.
    • Nicole M. Labonte
    • Glenn M. Robinson
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    • Jeffrey H. Garabedian
    • Dennis D. Bossian
    • Heidy Linnette Torres Jimenez
    • Stephanie Ward-Smith
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    • Business Law
    • Condominium Law
      • Condominium Law Overview
      • Co-op Board Representation
    • Divorce Law
    • Emergency Law Firm Management
    • Estate Litigation
    • Evictions
    • Property Damage Insurance Claims
      • Insurance Law Overview
      • Hurricane Damage
      • Fire Damage
      • Property Damage Claim Denials
      • Property Theft Claim Denials
      • Storm Damage
      • Water Damage
      • Wind Damage
    • Litigation
      • Business Disputes
      • Civil Litigation
      • Employment Law
    • Mortgage Foreclosures
    • Personal Injury
      • Personal Injury Overview
      • Automobile Accidents
      • Bicycle Accidents
      • Brain Injuries
      • Bus Accidents
      • Construction Accidents
      • Motorcycle Accidents
      • Premises Liability
      • Truck Accidents
      • Wrongful Death
      • Muerte Injusta
    • Probate & Estate Administration
    • Real Estate Closings
      • Real Estate Overview
      • Common Title, Ownership and Deed Issues
      • Complex Real Estate Transactions
      • Real Estate Closings Overview
      • Commercial Real Estate Closings
      • Partition Actions
      • Purchase and Sale Agreements
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    • Real Estate Litigation
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