Parsons & Nardelli

06/02/2026

Selecting the right executor requires choosing an organized, reliable individual who can manage complex administrative tasks, navigate family dynamics, and dedicate months to settling your estate. To prevent delays and legal hurdles, avoid automatically appointing co-executors, obtain the candidate's prior consent, and name an alternate or estate attorney to handle the process.

This decision can be one of the toughest parts of estate planning

05/30/2026

It might be tempting to use a cheap online platform to draft a DIY prenuptial agreement, but family courts heavily scrutinize these contracts. In many states, if both parties do not have independent legal counsel or if financial disclosures are incomplete, the entire agreement can be thrown out during a divorce. Protect your future with an enforceable, attorney backed prenup. Check out this guide on prenup lawyers and schedule a consultation with our team today.

Considering a prenup? Find out when you should hire a prenup lawyer, what a lawyer does, and how much a prenuptial agreement typically costs.

05/28/2026

Estate planning puts you in control of your assets and care—start with an inventory, update beneficiaries, and set durable powers of attorney and health‑care directives. Review regularly and consult an estate‑planning attorney for a confidential, state‑specific review.

For estate planning, take inventory, account for family needs, establish directives, review beneficiaries, note state tax laws, weigh getting help and reassess.

05/26/2026

Did you know that outdated beneficiary designations on your retirement accounts or life insurance policies can completely override your trust? Do not let a simple paperwork mismatch misdirect your inheritance. Check out these five vital trust rules and call us to update your plan.

Seniors should review these five revocable living trust rules before June to avoid probate mistakes, tax confusion, and Medicaid surprises.

05/23/2026

Stepparent adoption is both a legal process and an important family decision that can create lasting legal rights and responsibilities. Learn more about the steps involved and what families can expect during the adoption process.

A stepparent must get consent from both biological parents, submit a petition to the court, attend hearings, and take other steps to adopt their stepchild.

05/21/2026

Estate planning involves more than simply filling out forms or using online templates. Learn more about the role an estate planning attorney can play in helping protect your assets and long-term wishes.

https://www.americanbar.org/groups/real_property_trust_estate/resources/estate-planning/lawyers-role/

05/19/2026

Your financial advisor can tell you why you need a Spousal Lifetime Access Trust (SLAT) to protect your wealth, but only an experienced estate planning attorney can legally build it. Read this excellent breakdown on the power of SLATs, and contact our legal team when you are ready to execute your plan.

https://www.fidelity.com/learning-center/wealth-management-insights/protect-assets-with-a-SLAT

05/16/2026

The "Right of First Refusal" sounds like a great way to maximize time with your kids, until your ex uses it to micromanage your personal life. If you are dealing with a high-conflict co-parent, this popular custody clause might actually backfire. Read the pros and cons, and contact our firm to draft a parenting plan that protects your peace.

Learn more about right of first refusal and how it commonly works in child custody agreements.

05/14/2026

Beneficiary forms on retirement accounts, life insurance, and POD/TOD accounts generally control who receives those assets — review and update your beneficiary designations after major life events to avoid unintended outcomes.

Most Americans believe their will distributes their estate, but that's not the case with retirement accounts, life insurance, and more.

05/12/2026

The 2026 tax laws offer massive wealth-saving opportunities, but your financial advisor can’t do it alone. Advanced strategies like SLATs, GRATs, and Dynasty Trusts require expert legal drafting to actually work. Read this breakdown of the new rules, then contact our attorneys to legally secure your assets.

Don't wait until it's too late! Get your estate planning strategies in place before 2025. Visit Citizens Private Bank to find out how you can prepare.