Comprehensive Estate Planning & Elder Law Services

At the Estate Planning & Elder Law firm of Lahti, Lahti & O’Neill, LLC, we believe that proactive planning creates a foundation for peace of mind, financial security and personal satisfaction.

With over 70 years of combined legal experience, our Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Florida law firm has developed a comprehensive understanding of how to effectively serve our clients' estate planning and elder law needs, such as:

• Minimizing estate taxes
• Passing on family legacies
• Determining life sustaining wishes
• Creating  wills, trusts, and advance health care directives
• Avoiding probate
• Handling estate administration

Lahti, Lahti & O'Neill's Headquarters Providence, RI

Complimentary Initial Consultation…

Our free initial consultation, at no cost or obligation, provides important information on asset protection, basic and advanced estate planning, business succession planning and charitable giving.

In addition, our free consultation can explain family limited partnerships, living trusts, nursing home planning, planning for incapacity, retirement planning, special needs planning, guardianships and state & federal tax law.

Contact our Providence, Rhode Island office at 401-331-0808 to arrange a meeting to discuss your questions and goals with an experienced Massachusetts, Rhode Island or Florida admitted attorney. Out-of-state residents can use our toll free phone line 1-888-EST-ATTY.

 We Listen Intently…

Regardless of your stage in life, it is important to consider future plans for healthcare decisions, passing your estate to loved ones, minimizing estate taxes and avoiding Probate.  We believe that we can most  effectively meet your needs by handling all of these concerns collectively.  

We listen intently to your wishes regarding your family, your acquired assets, and your objectives.  After we fully grasp your unique situation, we help you tailor a plan that will most effectively achieve your goals.

 Our Certified Elder Law Attorney Can Advise and Protect…

Trust in the experience and skills of a compassionate and knowledgeable Certified Elder Law Attorney.  For proactive assistance in planning for Medicare or Medicaid eligibility in Rhode Island, Massachusetts or Florida, contact our Providence, RI Office at 401-331-0808.  Out-of-state residents can use our toll free phone line 1-888-EST-ATTY.

Request a Speaker...

Lahti, Lahti & O’Neill, LLC  will be happy to conduct complimentary Estate Planning & Elder Law educational workshops and seminars for professional management organizations, retired professional groups, financial advisor firms and senior support groups.  Seminar attendees will learn ways to protect personal property, why some wills do not work, avoiding probate, easy ways to reduce estate taxes, protecting houses from nursing home expenses, and more. 

To arrange an educational seminar or workshop for a group of 25 or more people, call 401-331-0808 for a free telephone consultation with a Lahti, Lahti & O’Neill, LLC attorney.

Testimonials...

Here are some of the nice things our clients have said recently about our Estate Planning and Elder Law services:

• “I very much appreciate the time and effort given to me in response to my many questions and concerns regarding my estate plan.  Thank you for guiding me through this unfamiliar territory.”  -REL…Swansea, MA, March 25, 2012

• “Kudos to Michael for executing the Trust for our daughters.”  -T&JP…Barrington, RI, March 3, 2012

• “Extremely satisfied does not say enough.  Using any other firm would be downgrading your needs.”  -P&DT…New Bedford, MA, February 25, 2012

• “Everything was explained clearly.  The work was done in a timely manner.  Great care was taken to make sure everything was completed to our needs.”  -K&DA…Greenville, RI, February 2, 2012

• “I found Michael Lahti and his staff to be most knowledgeable and efficient during my experience.  They listened to my concerns and needs, and made sure that I understood the Trust created.”  -AMB…Narragansett, RI, February 1, 2012

• “We found Lahti, Lahti & O’Neill to be professional, knowledgeable and friendly.  Our options were clearly explained.  There was no pressure, and we found the experience comfortable.”  -P&JG...Swansea, MA, January 19, 2012

• "Very accomodating with the time frame to complete the documents needed.  Very knowledgable and able to offer explainations of terms & documents so we could make informed decisions."  -J&CB...E. Taunton, MA, January 13, 2012

• “Steve was a pleasure to work with on our Trust.  He answered all of our questions and informed us about each part of the Trust.  We know we picked the best law firm to do our Trust, and look forward to a long time working with Steve and all the staff.  Thank you.”  - P&RG…Bristol, RI, January 6, 2012

• “Thank you very much!  You have been very responsive.”  -RS…Port St. Lucie, FL,   December 16, 2011

• “We were both pleased with the service and thoroughness of Michael Lahti.  He answered our questions and asked many of his own that gave us a better idea of what we needed.”  -R&MP…E. Providence, RI, December 13, 2011

• I wouldn’t change a thing; they got it right!  -CMR...Coventry, RI , December 6, 2011