Attorney R. J. Connelly III is an accomplished and dedicated elder law attorney in Pawtucket, prepared to address your distinct legal challenges and provide the unwavering support necessary during this critical phase of your life. With extensive experience handling a wide range of cases, Attorney Connelly is proficient in navigating the complexities inherent in elder law, estate planning, and Medicaid planning, ensuring that your interests and rights are protected at every stage.
At Connelly Law, clients can place complete trust in the expertise and professionalism of an attorney who has established a distinguished reputation within the legal community. Attorney Connelly earned his Juris Doctorate from the prestigious Quinnipiac University School of Law after completing a Bachelor of Arts degree at Providence College, where he built a strong foundation in legal principles and analytical reasoning. This comprehensive educational background equips him to approach each case with a thorough understanding of pertinent laws and meticulous attention to detail.
As an active member of the Rhode Island Bar Association, the Connecticut Bar Association, and the Massachusetts Bar Association, Connelly possesses a deep understanding of the intricacies of the legal frameworks in these jurisdictions, which is essential for effectively advocating on behalf of his clients. Further, he is admitted to practice before the United States District Courts for Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, enhancing his capacity to serve clients across multiple jurisdictions seamlessly.
If you seek reliable, compassionate, and knowledgeable legal guidance concerning estate planning, Medicaid planning, and all areas of elder law in Rhode Island, Connecticut, or Massachusetts, do not hesitate to contact Connelly Law. Attorney R. J. Connelly III is committed to providing personalized support tailored to your needs and objectives. Call us today at 401-724-9400.
- Quinnipiac University School of Law
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- Suffolk University
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- Providence College
- B.A. | Political Science
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- St. Raphael Academy
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- President and founder
- Professional Fiduciary Advisors, Inc.
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- Certified Elder Law Attorney
- Connelly Law Offices, Ltd.
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- Law Offices of Robert J. Connelly, Jr.
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- Wealth Management
- Connelly Law Offices, Ltd.
- In Service and Community Training
- Connelly Law Offices, Ltd.
- Estate Planning Services
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- Medicaid Planning and Asset Protection
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- The Probate Process
- Connelly Law Offices, Ltd.
- Health Fair, Middletown, RI
- John Clark Nursing Center
- Certified Elder Law Attorney
- National Elder Law Foundation
- Top Attorneys of North America
- Who's Who Directory of Top Attorneys of North America
- RJ Connelly III, Attorney with Connelly Law Offices, Ltd, was selected for inclusion in the forthcoming Top Attorneys of North America 2017 edition of The Who’s Who Directories. The accomplishments and achievements attained by Atty. Connelly in the field of Legal Services, warrants inclusion into the Top Attorneys of North America. RJ Connelly, III practices in the area of elder law, involving Medicaid planning and asset protection advice for those individuals entering nursing homes, planning for the possibility of disability through the use of powers of attorney for the both health care and finances, guardianship, estate planning, probate and estate administration, preparation of wills, living trusts, and special or supplemental needs trusts. The Who’s Who Directories, a New York based biographical publication company, distinguishes and profiles leading professionals who demonstrate recognizable success and leadership in their field. The directory is valued for promoting awareness of individual accomplishments and achievement within the North American communit
- Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts Award
- Lawyers of Distinction
- The Lawyers of Distinction announced that for 2017, RJ Connelly III had been certified as a member. The Lawyers of Distinction is recognized as the fastest growing community of distinguished lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to the top 10% of attorneys in the United States. Members are accepted based upon objective evaluation of an attorney’s qualifications, license, reputation, experience, and disciplinary history.
- Elder Lawyer of the Year
- Lawyer's Monthly
- Lawyer Monthly announced that RJ Connelly III was the 2016 Elder Lawyer of the Year. The 2016 Lawyer Monthly Legal Awards recognized firms and individual lawyers who have dedicated their resources to innovation, built on their depth of expertise, and performed outstandingly over the year. The Lawyer Monthly Legal Awards 2016 winners stood out from their peers by demonstrating professional achievement and excellence in their jurisdiction and sector of practice.
- Ten Best Estate Planning Attorneys
- American Institute of Legal Counsel (AIOLC)
- R.J. Connelly III was named one of the 10 Best Estate Planning Attorneys by the American Institute of Legal Counsel (AIOLC), an invitation-only legal organization recognizing excellence of practitioners. According to a press release, AIOLC is an impartial third-party attorney-rating organization. To qualify for this honor, Attorney Connelly had to be nominated by the AIOLC board, clients, and his peers, attain the highest degree of professional achievement in his field, and have an impeccable client satisfaction rating.
- Hero Award
- Alliance For Better Long Term Care
- Rhode Island State Bar
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- Massachusetts Bar Association
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- Estate & Tax Planning Council of Eastern Connecticut
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- Stonington Commission on Aging
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- American Association of Daily Money Managers
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- Pawtucket Bar Association
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- National Council on Aging
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- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
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- Elder Law
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Tax Law
- Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Asset Protection
- Elder Exploitation Litigation
- Medicaid Planning
- Trustee and Fiduciary Services
- English: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Spoken, Written
- Q. Do the titles of tangible assets have to be changed or can the assets just be listed in an irrevocable trust document?
- A: Tangible personal property is transferred to a trust with a bill of sale or assignment in most cases.
- Q. Can a joint owner of a bank account be the financial Power of Attorney of the other joint owner?
- A: Yes as to his interest in the account but should not have to as both co-owners should have equal access to 100% of the value
- Q. Are there any situations when a home in an irrevocable trust doesn't get a step up in basis when the grantor dies?
- A: yes there are many situations where a home held as corpus of an irrevocable trust will not receive a stepped up basis.
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