W. Parish Lentz

W. Parish Lentz

also known as Parish Lentz

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Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 27 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Providence, RI
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Corporate & Incorporation, Probate ... +2 more

10 Dorrance St Ste 800, Providence, RI

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Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Corporate and Incorporation 30%

From startups to established enterprises, I help advise on corporate formations, operating agreements, employment and non competition agreements. I also help clients work through succession plans for family companies and mergers and sales.

30%
Estate Planning 30%

Assisting clients prepare a comprehensive plan to insure that their goals and values are memorialized and executed. There is much a Will won't and I take the time to review all assets and make sure clients understand how al of their various assets will be administered whether through probate, trusts or powers of attorney.

28 years

30%
Probate 20%

Assisting clients with estate administration when someone had died, helping with guardianships. When beneficiaries are concerned their interests are not represented, assist them getting information and their rights protected.

28 years

20%
Tax 10%

In the estate planning or administration process, I advise clients of income, gift and estate tax impact of their decisions. I also prepare estate and gift tax returns as well as review these for beneficiaries seeking an understanding of how estate/trust assets are distributed.

28 years

10%
Wills and Living Wills 10%

While a Last Will is a critical document, most of us also need powers of attorney in the event we are unable to handle our financial or health care decisions while we are alive.

28 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 26 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Rhode Island for 27 years

State: Rhode Island

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Barton Gilman LLP

10 Dorrance St Ste 800, Providence, RI, 02903-2023

Barton Gilman LLP

10 Dorrance St Ste 800, Providence, RI, 02903-2023

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W. Parish Lentz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Elizabeth Manchester

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Francis Connor

Estate planning lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"Because of his rare expertise and unwavering commitment to his craft, I have referred all of my clients to Parish for years. This was true long before we were lucky enough to bring Parish on board as a partner at Barton Gilman. Whether the need is in the area of wills, trusts, estate planning or corporate formations/transactions, Parish is the best in the business. Moreover, he is a trusted and thoughtful legal counselor to his clients."

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Gregory Hoffman

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attoreny, Barton Gilman LLC

2012 - 2014

Attorney, Davis & Lentz

Associations

1998 - Present

Rhode Island Bar Association

Member

Education

1998

Northeastern University

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

Kenyon College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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