Resource Center
Clear, practical information for families thinking about an aging parent, a future plan, a loss, or a loved one who needs extra protection. No rush, no pressure. Just answers when you want them.
Where should I start?
Most people do not arrive with a clear legal question. They arrive with a feeling that something needs attention. These starting points lead you to the practice area that fits where you are.
“I’m worried about an aging parent.”
Start with Elder Law
“I want to put a plan in place for my family.”
Start with Estate Planning
“We recently lost a loved one.”
Start with Probate
“I’m planning for a child with special needs.”
Start with Special Needs Planning
“A loved one can no longer decide for themselves.”
Start with Guardianship & Authority
“I want to protect what our family has built.”
Start with Asset Protection
From Sheri’s library
Materials from Sheri’s educational seminars and interviews, along with her published work. New articles will be added here as they are written.
Seminar materials · PDF
Seminar materials from Sheri's educational presentations, shared through Google Drive.
Interviews · Video
Recorded interviews with Sheri, including a conversation with mortgage advisor Danielle Gervais, shared through Google Drive.
Book · Author page
Sheri is a featured author in Leading Elder Law and Estate Planning Attorneys (Remarkable Press, 2021). Visit her author page on Amazon.
Preparing for a conversation
A few things worth considering ahead of time. They are a starting point for a conversation with Sheri, not a substitute for advice tailored to your family.
What (if anything) to bring, what to think about, and the gentle questions that help a first conversation begin in the right place.
Reviewed together in consultation
An honest look at what to think about now, well before care is needed: assets, wishes, family conversations, and timing.
Reviewed together in consultation
Ways for adult children, parents, and partners to begin the conversations most families put off.
Reviewed together in consultation
Articles & Insights
Sheri’s published articles offer a starting point for understanding estate planning, probate, elder law, and related concerns.
Medicaid Planning
Learn how early, lawful Medicaid planning can help Rhode Island families prepare for long-term care and protect certain assets.
Read the articleAsset Protection
Learn what asset protection planning involves and who in Rhode Island may benefit from a coordinated legal strategy.
Read the articleTrust Administration
Understand trust administration, trustee responsibilities, beneficiary rights, and the value of informed legal guidance.
Read the articleEstate Planning
Learn why a complete estate plan may include trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and beneficiary planning.
Read the articleMedicaid Planning
Review common Medicaid planning myths that can create costly mistakes for families preparing for long-term care.
Read the articleGuardianship
Understand the differences between guardianship and power of attorney when planning for incapacity and decision-making.
Read the article
Elder Law Collaborative, LLC
Elder Law Collaborative, LLC provides hands-on support to ensure nothing falls through the cracks, from client bill pay assistance and trustee accounting to elder care coordination and advocacy. When a family needs support beyond legal planning, it offers organized help and compassionate guidance.
When reading is not quite enough
Read what helps. Leave the rest. And when you would like a real person to listen and help you think it through, Sheri is here, with no pressure and no obligation.
