Probate Law

Probate has become complicated and is generally a 6 month process. We know the rules and process. Our office has handled thousands of probate cases through claims, contests and property distribution. With probate, experience...
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Probate Contests

Will contests, undue influence, will interpretation, or fiduciary negligence can happen in any probate estate. Unfortunately, if you don’t stand up for your rights and act fast you loose the right to contest or appeal the judges...
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Legal Representation in Will Contests, Guardianships, and Related Matters

Probate is the term for the procedure whereby a decedent’s affairs are handled. When somebody passes away, all the property owned by them that does not pass directly to others through a right of survivorship, through a trust established before...
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Will Contests

When somebody brings an action to contest a will, there is a claim that the will is not legitimate and should not be followed. There may be many grounds to challenge a will, including fraud, coercion, duress, and lack of mental capacity. When the...
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Property Transfers

Through probate, a court transfers a decedent’s assets to beneficiaries designated in a will or by operation of Rhode Island law. Probate is the legal mechanism used to effectuate the transfer of real estate title. Often, these court proceedings...
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Guardianships

Guardianships remove someone’s right to make important decisions for themselves. A guardianship is considered an intrusive device, which should be used only if there are no alternatives that adequately otherwise support an individual’s needs....
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Appeals

If you do not agree with a decision made by a probate court, you may be able to appeal it. Pursuing a case on appeal is not the same as bringing an initial case. When the lower court’s decision is appealed, the party bringing the appeal must show...
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Contact a Dedicated Probate Lawyer in Rhode Island

Probate administration and litigation in Rhode Island can have significant consequences. Much may be at stake, and often emotions run high because family members are involved. Call the Law Offices of Stephen P. Levesque at (401) 490-4900 or contact us through our website if you need assistance with these sensitive matters. Based in Cranston, we assist people throughout Washington County, Kent County, and Providence County.