Mignanelli & Associates, Ltd.
Estate Planning | Serving Newport, RI
401-340-3605Mignanelli & Associates, Ltd. helps clients in the Newport area handle cases involving Estate Planning.
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Sophisticated Practice, Small Firm Setting
Our attorneys draw upon over 50 years of combined experience in client service. In addition, our attorneys –and you–are supported by a highly-experienced and knowledgeable legal staff. Take confidence in knowing that no matter what your estate planning or probate and trust administration needs, your matter will be handled professionally, efficiently and effectively.
Firm founder Anthony R. Mignanelli successfully litigated the landmark special needs planning case of Chenot v. Bordeleau. In that case, the Rhode Island Supreme Court decided that the benefits held for individuals with intellectual disabilities from discretionary trusts could not be counted as part of their resources in determining eligibility for government benefits. This case had a profound impact on special needs planning as it established legal principles that were reflected in amendments to Social Security laws in 1992 and 1993.
Attorney Mignanelli has also prevailed in a number of other precedent-setting cases involving novel and unresolved areas of estate planning law, including spousal life estates and defective charitable remainder trusts.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Wills, trusts and estate planning
- Probate and trust administration
- Trust reformation
- Estate tax planning
- Special Needs Trust Planning
- Anonymous trusts for lottery winners
Call 401-340-3605 today to arrange your free initial consultation.
Attorney Anthony R. Mignanelli
Bar Admissions:
- Rhode Island
- Massachusetts
- Virginia
- U.S. District Court, Rhode Island
- U.S. Tax Court
- U.S. Supreme Court
Education:
- George Mason University School of Law, Arlington, Virginia J.D. - 1980
- Bryant University B.S. - 1973
- Major: Business Administration
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Rhode Island Bar Association, Probate and Trust Committee
- Rhode Island Estate Planning Council, Member
Attorney Jamie E. Glashow
Bar Admissions:
- Rhode Island
- Connecticut
Education:
- Syracuse University College of Law, Syracuse, New York J.D., magna cum laude -2016
- Syracuse University School of Education, Syracuse, New York M.S.Ed. -2016
- New England College, Henniker, New Hampshire B.S., magna cum laude -2013
Major: Business Administration
“Wonderful experience – relieved to have something so important complete!”
April 13, 2022, C.C. Pawtucket, RI
“Very positive experience starting with Dianne. Very efficient and courteous. Then Tony did a nice job answering questions over the phone and in person.”
April 7, 2022, R.D. North Kingstown, RI
“Thanks for always taking the time to provide thorough explanations and options!”
February 16, 2022, Z.G. Providence, RI
“We have worked with Mr. Mignanelli and his associates with 3 different family situations. They were thorough and responsive to all of our questions and concerns. They took the time to explain and clarify everything.”
December 28, 2021, W.W. & L.W. Seekonk, MA
“It was a true pleasure working with Tony. Really knows his craft and understood our objectives and cleared the path to reach them. After dealing with other attorney’s, Tony made basic sense of documents so we could understand. He made the information understandable to the average person.”
December 27, 2021, H.B. Warwick, RI
“Excellent experience throughout the entire process.”
December 6, 2021, J.K. Cranston, RI
“What a Law office should be. Experienced and very knowledgeable and efficient.”
October 15, 2021, R.B. Pawtucket, RI
"The Law Firm of Mignanelli & Associates Ltd. is the epitome of professionalism. The entire staff was extremely efficient knowledgeable, courteous, and gave helpful suggestions when asked. They respected the clients wishes in composing documents on sensitive matters without being judgmental. They completed all tasks in a timely fashion according to our mutually planned timetable."
September 13, 2020, J.D. Providence, RI
"Mignanelli & Associates have more than fulfilled my financial needs smoothly & effectively."
August 30, 2020, M.C. Barrington, RI
"All the documents were thorough, complete, accurate, and on time. We have confidence in Mr. Mignanelli's work. After all the documents are complete you can sleep in peace.
July 17, 2020, S&D A. Barrington, RI
"Friendly staff. My concerns were answered in detail. Would recommend to handle legal concerns."
June 27, 2020, LL &S.W Seekonk, MA
"We appreciated your flexibiIity during the COVID-19 restrictions."
May 16, 2020, N.&R. R. Wakefield, RI
"Tony and his staff were very friendly and helpful. Thank you Tony and staff for your help."
January 24, 2020 S.L. Pawtucket, RI
"Delivered professional, helpful high quality servi ce. A pleasure to work with."
January 7, 2020, D. B. Lincoln, RI
"Anthony is always very professional"
October 22, 2019, D.A. N. Scituate, RI
"Liked the way everything is explained."
September 27, 2019, M.L N. Providence, RI