Probate refers to proof and relates to proof of wills. In Rhode Island, probate procedures are regulated by Title 33 of General Laws and statutes by the Rhode Island Supreme Court. Each city including Portsmouth has its own probate courts and probate hearings are held in city/town hall. Our Rhode Island probate lawyer has years…
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When someone is heading off to college, they’re thinking of dorm room accessories, class schedules, and meeting new friends. In all the excitement, it’s easy to overlook one significant thing. Estate planning. Don’t think that the age of 18 is too young to have these documents. They should be complete once a child leaves home….
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Many people will underestimate how important it is to have a medical power of attorney. Much of the reason why people gloss over this importance is that they’re healthy or they’re still in their youth. However, having a trustworthy medical power of attorney is just as important as having a primary care physician or a…
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No one really wants to be that person to kill all of the romance in a relationship. That is probably one of the top reasons why many don’t even consider a prenuptial agreement. Discussing finances is a tough conversation for any couple. Discussing finances in the event that your marriage doesn’t work out can be…
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Types of POA and Which One Is Best For You A lot of people have heard the term power of attorney thrown around in conversations, but aren’t quite sure how to define it. In its most general terms, power of attorney, or POA, is a legal document where you assign another person the power…
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If someone who is elderly or disabled can no longer take care of themselves, a nursing home that cares for them mentally and physically can provide a safe environment. However, these services come with a steep price, and it is essential to think about how you’re going to protect assets from nursing home costs. According…
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The question of why you should have an estate plan is one that gets overlooked often. Many people don’t think about why they should have one. Many believe that an estate plan isn’t for people like them. For some, they know that an estate plan is something they should consider, but they just put it…
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Your retirement is meant to be a wonderful time where you can finally relax. You no longer have to wake up to an alarm clock to punch a time clock. There’s no watching the clock wishing the work day is over to go and do what you’d rather be doing. Retirement is your time to…
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What is undue influence? Many people have heard this term before, but are not quite sure how to define it. Basically, undue influence is when a person uses their position of power to take advantage of another person during the formulation of a contract. More often than not, this affects contracts like wills or…
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It may sound like something out of science fiction, but robot caregivers are a definite possibility in our future. We may not yet have flying cars, but technology is bringing some amazing inventions into our lives. It’s not too far-fetched that seniors will be able to get assistance from caregiving robots into the future. These…
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