Probate Administration & Guardianship Litigation

Providence Probate Administration Lawyer

In addition to our family law practice, the legal team at McIntyre Tate LLP handles issues related to probate administration and guardianship litigation for clients located in Rhode Island. We also provide representation and assistance to individuals and families located outside of the state that have in-state probate and guardianship matters. Contact us today to discuss your situation and how we can help.

Probate Administration

Probate is the legal process by which a person's assets are distributed upon his or her death.  Rhode Island probate law directs the probate court how to distribute the deceased's estate. Rhode Island law is unique and procedures vary greatly, so, it is important to consult a firm with experience in this area of the law to ensure that the deceased's assets are distributed correctly. Our services include:

• Appearing in probate court and preparing pleadings
• Collecting, valuing, selling, and distributing assets and continuing businesses
• Preparing federal estate and gift tax returns
• Preparing fiduciary income tax returns
• Fiduciary accountings
• Settling creditors' claims
• Ancillary administration
• Handling will contest proceedings
• Assisting with any trust administration issues

Guardianship Litigation

Our firm is dedicated to representing seniors and their family members in litigation to obtain and defend against guardianships and conservatorships. We have worked closely with the Department of Elderly Affairs and numerous social service agencies in elder abuse and exploitation cases and we regularly receive referrals from these organizations.  Our successful cases have been profiled on the NBC Evening News, and in the Providence Journal and other media.   Our legal team also provides assistance in a range of other matters, including:

• Wills
• Powers of attorney
• Health care powers of attorney
• Financial exploitation of the elderly
• Suspected elder abuse

Contact David Strachman to learn more about how our firm handles these specific types of cases. We can walk you through the process of probate administration and guardianship litigation, educating you on the issues related to your specific needs.