Firm Overview
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| Luminescent Construct 2010 by Matthew Mignanelli |
Leaders in Estate Planning,
Elder Law and Probate
Since 1984, the lawyers of Mignanelli & Associates, Ltd. have provided knowledge, experience and guidance in the areas of estate planning, elder law and probate law, including:
• Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning
• Elder Law, Medicaid Planning and Guardianships
• Probate and Trust Administration
• Probate and Trust Litigation
• Estate Tax Planning
• Estate Planning for Same Sex Couples
• Trust Reformation
• Locating Missing Heirs
Our Firm is Your Team
Our attorneys draw upon over 50 years of combined experience in client service. In addition, our attorneys –and you–are supported by a highly-experienced and knowledgeable legal staff. Take confidence in knowing that no matter what your estate planning, elder law or probate needs, your matter will be handled professionally, efficiently and effectively.
Our Attorneys are Your Advocates
Firm founder Anthony R. Mignanelli successfully litigated the landmark special needs planning case of Chenot v. Bordeleau. In that case, the Rhode Island Supreme Court decided that the benefits held for mentally disabled individuals from discretionary trusts could not be counted as part of their resources in determining eligibility for government benefits. This case had a profound impact on special needs planning as it established legal principles that were reflected in amendments to Social Security laws in 1992 and 1993.
Attorney Mignanelli has also prevailed in a number of other precedent-setting cases involving novel and unresolved areas of estate planning law, including spousal life estates and defective charitable remainder trusts.
Associate attorney J. Katherine Scott is a member of the Rhode Island Estate Planning Council and is a frequent lecturer on various estate planning and estate settlement topics. She practices in the areas of estate planning, guardianships, elder law and Medicaid planning, as well as estate and trust administration. She is licensed to practice in Rhode Island and California.
Associate attorney Laura G. Handwerger practices in the areas of estate planning, guardianships and estate settlement. She is licensed to practice in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
Call us at 401-455-3500 or contact us to schedule a free initial consultation.
