ESTATE PLANNING COUNCIL OF RHODE ISLAND

Meeting will be held via Zoom.  Log-in information will be sent prior to the program.

Estate administration requires detailed attention and strict adherence to probate laws, covering everything from the initial collection and protection of assets, managing liquidity to pay creditors, filing tax returns, to final distribution and closure of the estate. Who better than a probate judge to offer a practical roadmap for navigating this complex process? Join us for an informative session that provides a probate judge’s perspective on administering a decedent’s estate effectively, efficiently, and in compliance with Rhode Island General Laws Title 33 – Probate Practice and Procedure.

Matthew J. Leonard, Esq., is a founding principal of Leonard Legal Group, based in Providence, RI, with additional offices in Wakefield, RI, and Sarasota, FL. Matt’s practice is dedicated to serving the legal needs of individuals and businesses through all stages of life, encompassing a wide range of matters including estate planning, elder law, Medicaid planning, probate, trust and estate administration, real estate, business transactions, business formation, and related litigation. He currently serves as the Probate Judge for the Town of Barrington, RI.

Matt is a frequent author and speaker in his areas of expertise. He earned his undergraduate degree from Providence College and his law degree from Roger Williams University School of Law. He is admitted to practice in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Florida, as well as the federal courts in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. He is a member of the Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Florida bar associations.