Probate

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How Much Does an Estate Have to Be Worth to Go Through Probate in Rhode Island

One of the most common questions families ask after a loved one passes away is how much an estate has […]

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What to Wear to a Funeral to Show Respect

It is respectful to wear dark, neutral colors like black, navy, or gray in conservative styles, such as a suit, […]

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Judge’s gavel and law book beside a wrapped gift box, symbolizing questions about accepting gifts during the probate process.

Do Gifts in Probate Need to Be Accepted?

No, gifts in probate generally do not need to be accepted by recipients under Rhode Island’s legal jurisdiction. After a […]

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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.

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Proud to provide quality legal guidance at an affordable price.

What Our Clients Have to Say

My mom and I had the BEST experience with Jennifer Haskins at McCarthy Law. Jennifer not only took care of all of our legal needs but she listened, clearly explained all of our options, and made sure that we fully understood our decisions. I felt not only well take care of, but relieved to have so many important decision in the hands of some I could trust. Tammy T.

My son was turning 18 and is autistic, so I was freaking out about his care and my role in that for the future. I met with Jennifer Haskins and she immediately put me at ease. She pulled everything together and walked me through everything. The paralegals were amazing and communicated freely with me regarding any needs and tasks that I needed to accomplish. Kristina H.

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.