• Probate and Trust Administration
• Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning
• Elder Law, Medicaid Planning and Guardianships

Mignanelli &
Associates, Ltd.
Attorneys at Law

10 Weybosset Street
Suite 205
Providence, RI 02903
Phone: 401-455-3500
Fax: 401-455-0648

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Mignanelli & Associates, Ltd.

Elder Law, Medicaid Planning and Guardianship Attorneys in Rhode Island

Since 1984, our firm has provided sound and compassionate counsel to elder adults and their families in Providence, Rhode Island and surrounding communities about elder law issues, with a focus on Medicaid planning and guardianships. We help clients understand their rights and avoid common mistakes as they plan a transition to a nursing home or an assisted living facility, enabling them becoming eligible for Medicaid while preserving their hard-earned assets. We also offer experienced representation to clients seeking to establish a guardianship for a loved one.

To schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your Medicaid planning and guardianship concerns, call the elder law attorneys of Mignanelli & Associates at 401-455-3500 or contact us online. We represent clients throughout Rhode Island.

Important Elements of Medicaid Planning and Eligibility

As Medicaid is a needs-based government program, it imposes strict income and asset eligibility requirements. If you exceed these limits, you are required to "spend down" your assets to establish eligibility. There are also strict timing and procedural requirements involved, and the failure to meet those requirements can put your initial or continued eligibility at risk.

The advice of an experienced elder law attorney will give you and your loved ones peace of mind about planning for nursing home or long-term care. We have extensive experience using a variety of legal tools to help clients qualify for long-term care benefits while preserving their assets from the spend down. These include gifting and maximizing all available exemptions.

Guardianships

When a loved one is no longer physically or mentally competent to make medical or financial decisions on their own, the probate court can appoint a guardian to make these decisions in their stead. There are two types of guardianships: over the person and over the finances. In the former, the guardian is responsible for making decisions regarding the health and welfare of the ward, while in the latter, the guardian makes the ward's financial decisions. These roles are usually held by the same person, though not necessarily so.

In some situations, a guardianship can be a divisive issue in a family. In assisting you through the process, we will advise you on the pros and cons guardianship to you so that you can make your best, informed decision regarding your options. We will assist you through the guardianship process, from the appointment to understanding and fulfilling your duties.

Advance Health Care Directives

In addition to guidance on Medicaid planning and guardianships, our firm also offers comprehensive estate planning services. We can assist you in drafting effective and clear advance health care directives and powers of attorney that allow you to specify who will handle your medical and financial affairs in the event that you cannot.

To discuss your concerns with an experienced lawyer, contact us online or call 401-455-3500 to schedule a free initial consultation.