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Modern Estate Planning and Business Law
Sylvia and Kishfy, LLC is a forward-thinking law firm located in the historic Union Station Plaza in downtown Providence, Rhode Island. Founded by Attorneys Mark Sylvia and Kate Kishfy, the firm brings a fresh and personalized approach to legal services. They specialize in helping individuals, families, and business owners navigate the complexities of planning for the future. If you are trying to find a lawyer who will take the time to understand your unique family dynamics and financial goals, Sylvia and Kishfy is the firm for you. They pride themselves on building lasting relationships with clients, moving beyond the transactional nature of traditional law firms to become trusted lifelong advisors.
Tailored Legal Solutions
The firm offers a suite of services designed to protect assets and ensure peace of mind. Their primary practice areas include:
- Estate Planning Lawyers: Designing comprehensive plans that include wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. They focus on minimizing estate taxes and avoiding probate.
- Probate Lawyers: Guiding executors and trustees through the administration of estates and trusts, ensuring compliance with all legal requirements and alleviating the burden on grieving families.
- Business Formation Lawyers: Assisting entrepreneurs with entity selection, formation, and governance documents.
- Business Succession Planning: Helping business owners create strategies to transfer their companies to the next generation or key employees.
- Advising Nonprofit Organizations: Providing counsel to charities and foundations on regulatory compliance and governance.
A Team You Can Trust
Both founding partners bring significant big-firm experience to a boutique setting. Kate Kishfy is a former clerk for the Rhode Island Supreme Court and has extensive experience in high-net-worth estate planning. Mark Sylvia combines his legal expertise with a background in business to offer practical advice to corporate clients. When you hire an attorney at Sylvia and Kishfy, LLC, you are getting a team that is responsive, empathetic, and highly skilled. They understand that estate planning is not just about documents; it is about protecting the people and causes you love. The firm offers a welcoming environment at their office on Exchange Terrace. Whether you need to order a lawyer to draft a special needs trust or to help launch a new non-profit, Sylvia and Kishfy, LLC stands ready to help you secure your legacy.
Specializing In
Estate Planning, Business Succession, Nonprofit Law
Address & Location
Located in the heart of Downtown Providence, situated right next to the historic Union Station and Kennedy Plaza.
Building Location
The office is on the second floor of the five-story East Office Building of Union Station, a Class A office building reconstructed in 1988 to replicate the original 1898 structure. It is easily found near Waterplace Park and Luxe Burger Bar.
Suite Access
Enter the main lobby of the East Office Building of Union Station at 56 Exchange Ter. Take the elevator or stairs to the second floor, where you will find the offices of Sylvia and Kishfy in Suite 200.
Parking Details
A convenient public surface parking lot is located directly adjacent to the building, with additional parking available at nearby downtown garages.
Public Transit
Served by Rhode Island Public Transit Authority Route 35 (Providence); nearest stop is at Kennedy Plaza Stop H.
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