Legal Guides - Page 153
Navigating the 5-Year Medicaid Look-Back Period in Rhode Island: Penalties and Exceptions
Paying for a nursing home in Rhode Island is incredibly expensive. For residents of Providence, Warwick, Cranston, and Pawtucket, the cost of long-term care can easily wipe out a f...
The Attractive Nuisance Doctrine in Rhode Island: Liability for Trespassing Children
Children are naturally curious. A backyard construction site or a sparkling swimming pool can easily draw a child onto someone else's property. Generally, Rhode Island law states t...
Airbnb and Short-Term Rental Premises Liability Accidents in Rhode Island
Rhode Island is a premier vacation destination. From the historic mansions of Newport to the beautiful beaches of Narragansett, thousands of tourists flock to the state every summe...
Can Delivery Drivers Sue Homeowners for Slip and Falls on Rhode Island Properties?
Delivery drivers are the backbone of modern convenience, bringing everything from groceries to furniture straight to our doors. However, delivering packages in Rhode Island means n...
Negligent Security Claims in Rhode Island: Holding Property Owners Accountable for Assaults
What is a Negligent Security Claim in Rhode Island?When you visit a commercial business, stay at a hotel, or rent an apartment in Rhode Island, you rightfully expect a baseline le...
Resolving Sibling Disputes Over Adult Guardianship in Rhode Island: Who the Court Chooses
Handling Sibling Rivalry in Adult Guardianship CasesAs parents age, they may reach a point where dementia, Alzheimer's, or severe physical decline prevents them from making safe d...
Grandparent Guardianship of Minors in Rhode Island: When Parents are Unavailable
Step-by-Step Process for Grandparent Guardianship in Rhode IslandWhen a child's parents are unable to provide care due to difficult circumstances, grandparents often step in to pr...
Defending Against an Unwanted Guardianship Petition in Rhode Island Probate Court
Guardianship is one of the most restrictive legal mechanisms in the United States, effectively reducing an adult's legal status to that of a minor child. You lose the right to mana...
How to Obtain Adult Guardianship for a Child with Special Needs Turning 18 in Rhode Island
In Rhode Island, the age of majority is 18. The moment your child celebrates their 18th birthday, they are legally viewed as an emancipated adult, regardless of their cognitive or...
Securing Emergency Guardianship for an Incapacitated Adult in Rhode Island: Timelines and Court Fees
When a loved one suffers a catastrophic medical emergency, their ability to make critical health and financial decisions can vanish overnight. In Rhode Island, if an individual has...
How to Revoke a Power of Attorney After a Bitter Divorce in Rhode Island
When navigating a bitter divorce, dividing assets and determining child custody take center stage. However, an often-overlooked threat is an existing Power of Attorney (POA). If yo...
Rhode Island Spousal Elective Share Disputes: Litigating Disinheritance
Understanding the Spousal Elective Share in Rhode IslandIn many states, if a spouse tries to write their partner out of their will, the surviving spouse can claim a fixed percenta...
Suing an Executor for Breach of Fiduciary Duty and Theft in Rhode Island
Holding Executors Accountable in Rhode IslandBeing named an executor of an estate is not a license to treat the deceased's assets as a personal slush fund. Executors in Rhode Isla...
Challenging a Will Based on Lack of Testamentary Capacity in Rhode Island
Protecting Vulnerable Estates in Rhode IslandWhen a family member passes away, their final will and testament is supposed to be a clear reflection of their wishes. However, if you...
How to Prove Undue Influence by Caregivers or New Spouses in Rhode Island Will Contests
Protecting Your Loved One's Legacy in Rhode IslandLosing a family member is devastating, but discovering that their last will and testament was manipulated by a caregiver, a sudde...
How Rhode Island's Pure Comparative Fault Law Impacts Commercial Truck Settlements
Understanding Pure Comparative Fault in Rhode IslandBeing involved in a commercial truck accident is deeply traumatic, and the aftermath can become incredibly frustrating when the...
Rhode Island Small Estate Affidavit Process: Statutory Limits and Rules
Understanding Voluntary Informal AdministrationWhen a family member passes away leaving behind only a modest amount of assets, going through a full, months-long probate process ca...
Out-of-State Drivers and Tourists Involved in Rhode Island Car Accidents
Tourist and Commuter Crashes in the Ocean StateRhode Island may be the smallest state, but it sees millions of out-of-state drivers every year. From tourists visiting the historic...
Black Ice, Snow, and Nor'easter Car Collisions in Rhode Island: Who Is Liable?
The "Act of God" Defense in Winter CrashesWhen a severe Nor'easter dumps heavy snow across Rhode Island, the roads become treacherous. Between black ice on the Newport Bridge and...
Uber and Lyft Passenger Injuries: Rideshare Car Accidents in Rhode Island
Understanding Rideshare Accidents in Rhode IslandGetting into an Uber after a night out in Providence or taking a Lyft to T.F. Green Airport is a daily routine for many Rhode Isla...
Calculating Lost Wages for Gig Workers and Freelancers After a Rhode Island Car Crash
When a traditional W-2 employee in Providence gets injured in a car crash, proving lost wages is as simple as asking HR for a few recent pay stubs. But what happens if you are an U...
Navigating Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) Claims in Rhode Island
Driving in Providence, Pawtucket, or Newport comes with risks, especially since not everyone follows the law. Rhode Island has relatively low minimum auto insurance requirements co...
How Rhode Island's Pure Comparative Negligence Law Affects Your Car Accident Settlement
When you get into a car crash in Providence, Warwick, or Cranston, one of the first questions asked is, "Who is at fault?" In many states, if you are even slightly to blame for a c...
How to Transfer an LLC or S-Corp into a Rhode Island Living Trust
For small business owners in Providence, Warwick, and East Greenwich, your company is likely your most valuable asset. Whether you run a local restaurant, an independent contractin...