Anthony R. Mignanelli - West Warwick, RI
Attorney at Orson and Brusini Ltd.
Estate Planning for taxable and non-taxable estates Lawyers in West Warwick, RI
211 Quaker Lane Suite 201 West Warwick, RI 02893
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46
Years
Experience
West Warwick Estate Planning for taxable and non-taxable estates Lawyer
Updated: 05/08/2026
Areas of Practice
- Estate Planning for taxable and non-taxable estates
- Wills
- Trusts
- Powers of Attorney
- Special Needs Planning
- Probate Administration
- Estate Settlement
- Trust Administration
- Charitable Giving
- How to claim MA lottery winnings anonymously
Attorney Information
Overview
Anthony R. Mignanelli is the Senior Counsel of the Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Department of Orson and Brusini, Ltd. Mr. Mignanelli received his B.S. degree in Business Administration from Bryant University and his J.D. degree from the George Mason University School of Law. He is admitted to practice in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Virginia, as well as the United States District Court for Rhode Island, United States Tax Court and the United States Supreme Court.
Mr. Mignanelli successfully litigated the landmark special needs planning case of Chenot v. Bordeleau wherein the Rhode Island Supreme Court held that persons who are beneficiaries of discretionary trusts may also be eligible for medical assistance benefits. He also prevailed in another precedent-setting case, Pezza v. Pezza, in which the Rhode Island Supreme Court defined the rights of a surviving spouse to real estate held in trust.
Mr. Mignanelli was voted one of the four best estate planning attorneys in a survey of the Fifty Best Lawyers in Rhode Island published by Rhode Island Monthly. Mr. Mignanelli was also recognized as one of New England's top attorneys in Super Lawyers Magazine numerous times.
Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Mignanelli was employed as a Trust Officer with Rhode Island Hospital Trust National Bank, and Old Stone Trust Company.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Mr. Mignanelli was voted one of the top four estate planning attorneys in a survey of the fifty best lawyers in Rhode Island published by Rhode Island Monthly
- Mr. Mignanelli received the Rhode Island Bar Associations Dorothy Lohmann Community Service Award, in recognition of his service to The Salvation Army, The Blackstone Valley Arc and The Fogarty Center Arc
- Mr. Mignanelli was awarded the Professional Excellence in Law as published by Rhode Island Monthly
Other Sources of Feedback About Anthony R. Mignanelli
Included on the 2021 Rhode Island Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2020 Rhode Island Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Rhode Island Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Rhode Island Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Rhode Island Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Rhode Island Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Rhode Island Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Rhode Island Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Rhode Island Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Rhode Island Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Rhode Island Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Rhode Island Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Rhode Island Super Lawyers list
- 2008 Rhode Island Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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George Mason University School of Law,
Arlington,
Virginia
J.D.
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George Mason University School of Law,
Arlington,
Virginia
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Non Legal Education
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Bryant University,
Smithfield,
Rhode Island
B.S.
Major: Business Administration
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Bryant University,
Smithfield,
Rhode Island
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Classes and Seminars
- Lecturer, Estate Planning and Estate Settlement Issues
Representative Cases
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Chenot v. Bordeleau
- Court: Rhode Island Supreme Court
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Pezza v. Pezza
- Court: Rhode Island Supreme Court
Published Works
Articles
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Co-Author, Estate Planning and Administration for the Small Estate 1996, Rhode Island Bar Association Publication #96-12
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Co-Author, Basic Drafting of Living Trusts in Rhode Island 1988, 1991 National Business Institute, Inc. Eau Claire, WI
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Author, How Rhode Island Dealt With the Change in the State Death Tax Credit 2001, Rhode Island Bar Journal
Bar Admissions
- Rhode Island
- Massachusetts
- Virginia
- U.S. District Court District of Rhode Island
- U.S. Tax Court
- U.S. Supreme Court
Other Affiliations
- Rhode Island Bar Association
- Rhode Island Bar Association Probate and Trust Committee
- Virginia State Bar
- United States Supreme Court
- United States Tax Court
- United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island
- University Club of Rhode Island
Contact
211 Quaker Lane
Suite 201
West Warwick, RI 02893
Phone: 401-283-7994
Fax: 401-861-3103
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.orsonandbrusini.com/
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