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Rhode Island Guardianship and Conservatorship Rules

March 17, 2025 by JMS Law LTD

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Estate planning often involves preparing for the unexpected. In Rhode Island, guardianship and conservatorship laws play a critical role in protecting individuals who can no longer make decisions for themselves. Whether due to aging, disability, or incapacity, these legal arrangements ensure that a trusted person can step in to manage personal or financial matters responsibly. […]

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Historic Federal Hill and Italian Heritage

March 17, 2025 by JMS Law LTD

DePasquale Square

Rhode Island’s cultural identity is deeply intertwined with its immigrant history, and few places showcase this more vividly than Federal Hill. Located just a short drive from Warwick, Federal Hill stands as a living testament to Italian-American heritage, offering a rich narrative of tradition, resilience, and community. For residents and families in Warwick, understanding the […]

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Powers of Attorney Under Rhode Island Law

March 12, 2025 by JMS Law LTD

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Powers of attorney are a core part of estate planning under Rhode Island law, allowing you to authorize a trusted person to act for you in financial, legal, or medical matters if you cannot act for yourself. What a Power of Attorney Does in Rhode Island A power of attorney (POA) is a written document […]

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Living Along Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island

March 12, 2025 by JMS Law LTD

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Living along Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island means waking up each day in one of New England’s most scenic estuaries, where coastal villages, working waterfronts, and protected natural areas create a lifestyle shaped by the water. From quiet coves in Wickford and Saunderstown to vibrant harbors in Bristol, Newport, and Jamestown, the bay defines how […]

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Rhode Island Bar Association and Estate Law Standards

January 22, 2025 by JMS Law LTD

estate law standard

Rhode Island Bar Association standards play a central role in shaping how attorneys approach estate law, ethics, and client protection across the state. Its rules, education requirements, and professional culture help ensure that estate planning attorneys maintain high standards when advising individuals and families on their legacies. Rhode Island Bar Association Overview The Rhode Island […]

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Rhode Island Probate Court System Overview

January 22, 2025 by JMS Law LTD

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Understanding the Rhode Island Probate Court system is essential for individuals and families navigating wills, estates, trusts, and guardianship matters. Whether an estate is straightforward or complex, probate courts play a central role in ensuring assets are distributed according to state law and a decedent’s wishes. For residents of Warwick, Rhode Island, probate matters are […]

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Historic Newport Mansions of Rhode Island

January 22, 2025 by JMS Law LTD

The Newport Mansions are among the most iconic, culturally significant landmarks in Rhode Island. Built during America’s Gilded Age, these expansive estates once served as summer homes for some of the nation’s wealthiest families—including the Vanderbilts and Berwinds. Today, they offer a rare look into architectural history, generational wealth, and the preservation of family legacies—topics […]

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The Legacy of Brown University in Providence

January 22, 2025 by JMS Law LTD

The Main Green at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island

Brown University has shaped Providence for more than 250 years, leaving a legacy that reaches far beyond its hilltop campus into the city’s economy, culture, and civic life. From its colonial founding to its role as a modern anchor institution, the university and the city have grown up together in ways that define Providence’s identity […]

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Roger Williams Park in Providence, RI: A Cultural Landmark

January 10, 2025 by JMS Law LTD

Bandstand and Casino, Roger Williams Park, Providence, Rhode Island

Roger Williams Park in Providence, Rhode Island, stands out as an expansive urban oasis where history, nature, and community life intersect, making it one of New England’s most significant cultural landmarks. Spanning more than 400 acres of water, woodlands, gardens, and cultural institutions, the park functions as both a daily retreat for residents and a […]

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Understanding the Rhode Island Uniform Probate Code

January 10, 2025 by JMS Law LTD

Probate legal documents and judge's gavel representing the estate administration process in Rhode Island probate court.

The Rhode Island Uniform Probate Code (RI UPC) plays a vital role in how estates are administered after someone passes away. Whether you are a grieving family member, an executor of a will, or someone planning your estate, understanding this legal framework is essential. In this article, we’ll walk you through the key aspects of […]

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