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08/09/2021

Check out two of our attorneys Susan Brassard and Allyson Quay in the August issue of Portsmouth Living!

https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/65780370/portsmouth-living-august-2021

06/16/2021

Congratulations to our associate Allyson Rice Quay for receiving the Rhode Island Bar Association’s Dorothy Lohmann Community Service Award!

05/27/2019

Enjoy the day and always remember!

11/06/2018

5 Reasons You Should Definitely Have An Estate Plan!
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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 ...

11/02/2018

3 Estate Planning Documents Every Person 18 and Older Should Have https://ecs.page.link/FUfw

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 ...

10/31/2018

This article is a great read! Halloween can be a pretty spooky time, but dying without a will or an estate plan can become a nightmare for your family.

Horror Stories: When You Die Without A Will https://ecs.page.link/3gBW

Nearly three-quarters of Americans don't have an up-to-date will, according to a new survey. Here, some real stories from financial planners who watched clients struggle after a loved one died without an estate plan.

10/29/2018

The Guardian Ad Litem is usually an attorney although it can be any person who is capable of understanding the role and responsibilities of the GAL and who is experienced in dealing with elderly persons and persons with disabilities and/or incapacities. The GAL is charged with conducting an independent investigation in order to answer the following questions: Does the proposed ward want a guardian? Does the proposed ward need a guardian? Is the proposed guardian a suitable choice?

Rhode Island Guardian Ad Litem Attorneys https://ecs.page.link/QT7e

Contact the Rhode Island Guardian Ad Litem Attorneys at The Law Offices of Howe and Garside, Ltd. at 401-841-5700

10/27/2018

For First Time, Median Cost of Private Nursing Home Room Hits Six Figures in Annual Survey https://ecs.page.link/Zzfx

The median cost of a private nursing home room in the United States increased to $100,375 a year in 2018, up 3 percent from 2017, according to Genworth's annual Cost of Care survey.

10/25/2018

At a glance, a living will looks like it could be a more comprehensive document than a medical power of attorney. However, it’s actually more limited. A living will is a legal document in which you state what your wishes are in case you’re in a vegetative state or on life support.

10/23/2018

This is what you need to know about selecting a medical power of attorney.

What is a Medical Power of Attorney? - https://ecs.page.link/gDia

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 prima...