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Hackman & Phillips Elder Law

ESTATE PLANNING | TRUST & ESTATE ADMINISTRATION SPECIAL NEEDS PLANNING
Pictured: Tricia L. Forte, Partner, and Elizabeth S. Phillips, Managing Partner.
We are honored again this year to be included in the Professional Excellence issue with our peers. When life changes, your plan should be ready. At Hackman & Phillips, we help individuals and families make clear, confident decisions about estate planning, long-term care and protecting loved ones. Whether you’ re updating a will, creating a trust, planning for incapacity or preparing for the unexpected, we focus on practical solutions that preserve dignity and reduce stress.
Our approach is personal and straightforward: We listen first, explain options in plain language, and build a plan that fits your goals and your family. With empathy, clarity and urgency when needed, we guide you through decisions that can feel overwhelming— so you can move forward with quiet confidence, knowing your wishes are documented and your people are protected.
Services: Wills, trusts, powers of attorney • Trust & estate administration • Asset protection & Medicaid planning • Special needs planning • Guardianship
• Probate. We collaborate with you and your trusted advisors to create a coordinated plan— and we’ re here when it’ s time to administer an estate or trust. Call today to schedule a consultation.
401-463-6100 1370 Warwick Ave., Warwick, RI 02888 tlf @ elderlawrillc. com • beth @ elderlawrillc. com www. elderlawrillc. com
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