Estate Planning & Administration

Serving Rhode Island, Massachusetts, And Connecticut

Attorney Daphne Hamilton sitting with a client during a meeting about choosing an estate planning lawyer.

8 Questions: Choosing Estate Planning Lawyers

Finding the right East Greenwich, RI estate planning lawyer for you and your family is the key to a smooth […]

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As Executor Of An Estate, What Do I Do?

An Executor of an estate is legally responsible for the maintenance and distribution of finances, assets, and other property of […]

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What Happens When You Die Without An Estate Plan?

If you pass away without an estate plan — a Will, Trust, or other legal structure — an administrator will […]

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What Is Guardianship, And When Is It Used?

When Guardianship is implemented, the Court has deemed an individual unable to care for themselves or make their own decisions. […]

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Digital Estate Planning Considerations

Wills Lawyer If you have either never made a will or your current will doesn’t include digital estate planning provisions, […]

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Estate Planning Communication

How Do I Start the Estate Planning Conversation With My Parents? It’s a tale as old as time, as some […]

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Estate Planning For The Future

Estate Planning Lawyer Whether you realize it or not, you have an estate. And did you know that nearly every […]

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Calculator beside a small car model as someone calculates the value of a car and figures out how to sell their spouse’s car after their spouse dies.

My Spouse Died – How Do I Sell Their Car?

When a loved one dies, there can be a lot of assets and logistics that need to be dealt with, […]

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Blue probate law book on a desk during estate planning to avoid probate.

How Do I Avoid Probate?

If you’ve been reading our blogs for a while, you’ve seen us mention “probate” — often along with the terms […]

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Living trust and estate planning documents prepared for signing during the creation of a trust.

Trusts 101: What A Trust Is And How They Work

When creating an estate plan, a common aspect you will come across is called a Trust. At its most basic […]

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Why Hire Us?

Personalized

We create estate and elder care plans tailored to your goals.

Clear

Our attorneys explain legal options in everyday language.

Empathetic

We offer friendly and flexible service that puts you first.

Accessible

Proud to provide quality legal guidance at an affordable price.

What Our Clients Have to Say

We needed legal help with Trust administration and we contacted McCarthy Law. From the very outset we were impressed at how kind and thoughtful everyone we spoke to were. They are extremely knowledgeable and professional with a sincere desire to help in a sensitive and caring manner. I can't say enough about our experience at McCarthy Law. Highly recommended. Leon M.

I called McCarthy Law when I needed same-day advice about a relative's Medicare situation. They were able to speak to me the same day, and to provide caring, thoughtful, informative advice. They even followed up a few days later. Particular thanks to Kerri Franklin and Elizabeth Taber. Christina M.

I can not recommend McCarthy Law and everyone at the office enough! They have been fantastic to work with. I went to them for assistance with Medicaid applications and have used them for wills, trusts and POA. They were very understand when my family was going through some unexpected heath issues while dealing with other things. They were accommodating and flexible! Marlaina M.