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Rampino Law, ltd. Concentrates in Elder Law & Estate Planning

Attorney Kenneth R. Rampino, Esq. provides compassionate counsel in elder law and estate planning in RI. He and his staff are committed to providing the highest level of personalized service in order to find the best solution for each unique situation, and to meet your important goals. Ken Rampino is personable and responsive, returns phone calls promptly, and speaks to clients clearly and directly. He provides practical advice designed to protect you, your loved ones, and your assets, and he seeks to simplify the tough decisions that his clients face, instead of complicating them.

Attorney Rampino’s focus is on elder law, estate planning, and the needs of people with disabilities in Rhode Island. He has enjoyed working with countless families in order to bring them peace of mind and is committed to being easily accessible to each of his clients. If you are unable to travel to the office, a home visit can be arranged.

Attorney Rampino’s overall objective is to guide you through the highly specialized area of elder law and estate planning. His goal is to make sure that you are well informed and understand all the issues at hand so that you can make the best decisions possible for you and your family members. Caring, calm, and compassionate, he will work closely with you to develop an estate plan tailored to your specific goals and concerns.

If you are located in Rhode Island and are looking for high quality legal services in the areas of elder law and estate planning, please call Attorney Rampino’s office at (401) 738-1910 to schedule a consultation.

Our Testimonials

The law firm of Ken Rampino was recommended to us by a trusted family member. My husband and I found Mr Rampino to be professional and knowledgeable. He was a good listener, responsive to our needs and answered our many questions patiently and intelligently. We were impressed by his knowledge concerning wills, trusts and estate planning, and with his ability to convey that information to us. We confidently recommend Mr Rampino. We were thoroughly satisfied with his advice, guidance and overall legal expertise.

I can not say enough good things about Ken Rampino. My wife and I hire him to help us plan out our estate and create our last will and testaments. Ken's calm and friendly demeanor made it easy to get through the unpleasantness associated with this matter. Ken is the right choice for everyone. I am a client now, I will be a client for as long as he is in business, and I will continue to tell everyone I know about what a wonderful experience my wife and I had at Rampino Law LTD. Thanks Ken

I had a very positive experience working with Ken and Laurie. Ken is very smart, conscientious and accessible. He knows his stuff and is well connected to other resources when needed. He is also a very caring man, understanding and sensitive to all aspects of the client's needs. I highly recommend him.

Rampino Law was a recommendation as we were not satisfied with our previous legal advisor. Our experience developing our estate plan (wills, trusts, etc) was an excellent experience from 1st discussion to completion. We feel secure in knowing we have a comprehensive set terms that will protect our family and assets with the most tax-advantaged potential. As questions have emerged in other financial planning, Ken was quickly available to take my call and provide recommendations. He is a pleasure do work; honest, down-to-earth, smart, and loves his work. In my experience this is the place to go when you want ensure that all knowable life contingencies have a proper legal and financial response.

Ken has been my attorney for several years and I would (and do) recommend him to anyone looking to draft a will or develop an estate plan. Ken is both a wills and trusts (including special needs trusts) expert and a tax expert. He is brilliant, thoughtful, earnest, and kind and he knows his stuff. Unlike many of the larger firms, Ken will never make things more complicated than they need to be. Ken is someone you enjoy working with and look forward to seeing. Finally, Ken is willing to make house calls so you don't have to go to his office!

THANK YOU FROM HAWAII. Thank you so much for all of your help getting our mother Medicaid qualified and into Scalabrini Villa. We couldn’t have done it without your professional guidance and advice. Mom is loving her new home and loves to be able to go outside every day. She’s also made new friends. Thanks again for all your help. Aloha from Hawaii. Viki M. and Family

Many Thanks. Many thanks go out to you and your son for the recent legal work you did for us. We enjoyed meeting with you again and also thanks to your staff for the speedy delivery of our legal papers. – Ann and Constantino

So Knowledgeable, So Kind. From start to finish they were professional, kind, clearly knowledgeable and attentive to our wishes for our will. They know the terrain for trusts and more. They are also expert at Real Estate Law. A first rate organization!

"Professional, Excellent Legal Advice." I have been a client of Rampino Law Associates since 2002 and have been extremely satisfied. I have used their services for writing up Trusts, Wills, Real Estate Sales and Medicaid applications. Always accessible in a timely manner. The lawyers and staff are professional and friendly to work with. I highly recommend their services.

I would be remiss if I didn't provide a glowing review of Mr. Rampino. I contacted him from a reference I received. I was a bag of nerves and blurted out everything I wanted to know regarding my parents and their assets. Mr. Rampino heard everything I said and answered ALL my questions, he didn't miss a beat (and I had typed notes so I wouldn't forget anything). I have a MBA and am an accountant. I've had clean audits for 30 years and consider myself thorough. I highly recommend you secure Mr. Rampino if you want the best results you can possible obtain, I sure will.

I contacted Rampino Law during the difficult task of moving my parents out of their long time home and into Senior living. They had no will and very little resources . Mr. Rampino helped with every step we needed to take. He answered all of my questions, all of my parents questions and he guided us in the correct direction. He returns phone calls, he returns emails and he had a compassionate and calming energy about him. He addressed all of our concerns and put us all at ease. We all had a lot of sleepless nights prior to meeting Mr. Rampino - and now we are all comfortable and confident in the choices that were made. I can't say enough for this practice - they literally took the stress of estate planning out of the process.

We were referred to Rampino law by our friends and were very happy with the results. Ken is exactly the kind of attorney we were looking for. We found him to be very professional, warm and knowledgeable as he guided us through the process of setting up our Living Trust. He is accessible and quick to respond to communications. We feel we are in excellent hands at Rampino Law.

Elder care responsibilities can be overwhelming, especially when they happen suddenly and without warning, as they often do From exploring care options, planning for expenses, and dealing with a potentially quasi-incapacitated parent and associated guardianship, life can change overnight. Ken Rampino provides not only the most competent legal counsel you could ask for but also truly cares about his clients and their families. Smart, compassionate, available, and caring, you can't do better than Ken when it comes to elder law and estate planning. I'm very fortunate to have been the beneficiary of his counsel.

Areas of Practice

Elder Law & Medicaid Planning

Elder law attorneys possess specific knowledge relevant to the needs of the elderly population and are cognizant of what is important to them. Our goal is to help you with your estate planning wills, trusts and the filing of Long-Term Care Medicaid applications, as well as other important issues that you will encounter as the years pass.

Will, Trusts & Estate Planning Attorney

As respected estate planning lawyers in Rhode Island, we will discuss some of the most important aspects and processes of elder law, including the writing of a will, creation of trusts, life insurance, advanced health care directives, powers of attorney, among others. Each concept will be thoroughly explained and we welcome questions.

Prep for People with Disabilities

We are acutely aware of the challenge of planning the future for a loved one with special needs. We have extensive experience with special needs planning and understand the public benefits programs on which people with special needs often rely. We are certain that you only want the best for your family and loved ones in Rhode Island.

Guardianship & Conservatorship

We represent clients seeking guardianship and conservatorship of relatives who can no longer manage their personal or financial affairs and assists family members in fulfilling the duties imposed by these new roles. If no family member is willing or available to fill this role, our attorneys act as guardian or conservator on a temporary or permanent basis.

Medicaid Application & Advocacy

We prepare the Medicaid application and submit it to the appropriate long-term care unit of the Rhode Island Department of Human Services. We handle all communications with the DHS, thereby removing the individual as much as possible from the tedious and often frustrating application process.

Probate, Estate, & Trust Administration

We provide full representation of fiduciaries administering estates. Probate administration includes filing the petition for probate of a will, appointment of the personal representative, preparing and filing the inventory of estate assets, paying decedent’s debts, distributing assets, filing tax returns, and filing an account with the Probate Court.

Why Choose At Rampino Law, ltd.

There’s no shortage of estate planning attorneys in New England. Let us take this opportunity to explain why Rampino Law is different.

Communication

Clear guidance and responsive support every step of the way.

Reputation

Trusted legal guidance backed by a strong reputation.

Compassion

Thoughtful support for life’s most personal decisions.

Experience

Experienced counsel tailored to your unique needs.

Fair Prices

Quality legal services at fair, transparent prices.

Kindness

Every client is treated with patience, respect, and care.

Meet Attorney Kenneth R. Rampino

Common Estate Planning Questions

What is an Elder Law Attorney?

Elder Law is a specialized areas of law that involve representing, counseling, and assisting seniors, as well as people with disabilities, and their families in connection with a variety of legal issues, from estate planning to long term care issues, with a primary emphasis on promoting the highest quality of life for the individuals. Typically, Elder and Special Needs Law attorneys address the client’s perspective from a holistic viewpoint by addressing legal, medical, financial, social and family issues. Click Here to Learn More.

My parents need nursing home care, what should I do?

Witnessing a parent’s failing health is emotionally very difficult for most children. And the decision to place a parent in a nursing home can be a very painful decision to make. Most parents want to remain in their home, but it may no longer be a safe environment for them to live in. Their doctors may have concluded that they need 24 hour care. Now is the time to schedule an appointment to see us. We have guided literally hundreds of families through similar circumstances. Click Here to Learn More.

My child has a disability, what is a Special Needs Trust?

Special needs trusts (also known as “supplemental needs” trusts) are an important component of planning for a disabled child (even though the child may be an adult by the time the trust is created or funded). These trusts allow a disabled beneficiary to receive inheritances, gifts, lawsuit settlements, or other funds and yet not lose her eligibility for certain government programs, such as Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Click Here to Learn More.

My loved one passed away and I am the executor, what should I do?

Estate administration is the process of managing and distributing a person’s property (the “estate”) after death. If the person had a will, the will goes through probate, which is the process by which the deceased person’s property is passed to his or her heirs and legatees (people named in the will). The entire process, supervised by the probate court, usually takes about a year. Click Here to Learn More.