Business Details
Elder Law & Estate Planning Services in Rhode Island
Rampino Law provides compassionate and comprehensive legal counsel in elder law and estate planning. With decades of combined experience, our attorneys specialize in Medicaid planning, special needs trusts, guardianship, and probate administration. We prioritize personalized service, guiding families through complex legal challenges related to long-term care, asset protection, and end-of-life planning.Our Rhode Island-based practice emphasizes accessibility, offering home visits and prompt communication to ensure clients feel supported throughout every process. We combine technical expertise with a client-centered approach to simplify difficult decisions and protect clients' financial and familial well-being.
Services
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Medicaid Planning
Special Needs Trusts
Probate Administration
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized Medicaid planning strategies tailored to individual needs
- Our attorneys provide home visits for client convenience and accessibility
- Decades of combined experience in Rhode Island-specific elder law matters
- We simplify complex legal processes with clear, jargon-free communication
- Comprehensive approach addressing legal, financial, and healthcare considerations
Associations and certifications
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
- WealthCounsel
- ElderCounsel
What people say
Compassionate counsel
Knowledgeable attorneys
Excellent legal services
Peace of mind
Prompt communication
Services
Elder Law
Our elder law practice addresses legal challenges faced by seniors and their families. We specialize in long-term care planning, guardianship proceedings, and age discrimination protections. Our attorneys help clients navigate complex Medicaid regulations while preserving family assets. With deep understanding of Rhode Island's specific requirements, we provide practical solutions for nursing home admissions, disability planning, and end-of-life arrangements.
Estate Planning
We create comprehensive estate plans tailored to individual family needs. Our services include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. We focus on minimizing estate taxes while ensuring smooth asset transfer across generations. Our approach considers unique family dynamics, including blended families and special needs beneficiaries, while maintaining compliance with evolving tax laws and probate requirements.
Medicaid Planning
Our Medicaid experts help families qualify for benefits while protecting assets. We navigate complex eligibility rules, exemption strategies, and application processes. We represent clients in Medicaid appeals and coordinate with healthcare providers to ensure continuous care. Our planning considers both immediate needs and future contingencies while maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations.
Special Needs Trusts
We establish special needs trusts that maintain government benefit eligibility while providing supplemental resources. Our attorneys draft trusts that meet strict legal requirements while addressing individual care needs. We advise trustees on proper administration and help families understand the interplay between trust assets and public benefits programs like SSI and Medicaid.
Probate Administration
We guide fiduciaries through probate processes including will validation, asset inventory, debt settlement, and tax compliance. Our services cover both contested and uncontested probate matters. We help executors meet court requirements while minimizing family conflicts. We handle complex cases involving real estate transfers, business succession, and multi-state asset distribution.
People
Kenneth R. Rampino
Attorney
Kenneth R. Rampino, Esq. specializes in elder law and estate planning. He graduated magna cum laude from Roger Williams University Law School and holds advanced degrees in taxation and international development. He is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and WealthCounsel.
Kenneth J. Rampino
Retired Attorney
Kenneth J. Rampino practiced law for over 40 years with focus on elder law and estate planning. He was a frequent lecturer on elder law topics and received Martindale-Hubbell's highest peer rating. He retired in 2016 but continues to contribute to the firm's knowledge base.
Questions
What is an Elder Law Attorney?
Elder Law Attorneys specialize in legal issues affecting seniors and individuals with disabilities, including Medicaid planning, guardianship, and long-term care arrangements.
How can Medicaid planning help with nursing home costs?
Our Medicaid planning strategies help protect assets while qualifying for benefits to cover nursing home care costs through legal exemption strategies and proper documentation.
What is a Special Needs Trust?
Special Needs Trusts allow beneficiaries to receive inheritances without losing eligibility for government benefits like Medicaid or SSI through specialized trust structures.
What should I do as a newly appointed executor?
Contact our firm to guide you through probate administration, including asset inventory, debt settlement, tax filings, and proper distribution of estate assets.
Do you offer home visits for estate planning?
Yes, we provide home visits for client convenience, especially for those with mobility challenges or requiring in-home care planning.
