Wills

Choosing a guardian for your children is one of the hardest decisions you’ll make when estate planning. Here are some tips on selecting someone to nominate in your will.

A self-proving affidavit in Rhode Island is not strictly required for a will to be legally valid, but it is a standard and strongly recommended estate planning tool.

A will substitute allows assets to transfer automatically to your beneficiaries upon your death, bypassing both the Probate Court and instructions in your will.

A residuary clause is a necessary component of a will because it acts as a catch-all safety net for your estate. Without one, portions of your estate can end up passing outside of your intended estate plan entirely.