J. Katherine Scott

J. Katherine Scott is a member of Scott & Handwerger, LLP in East Providence, Rhode Island. The practice focuses on estate planning, trusts, probate administration, Medicaid planning, guardianship, and estate settlement. Scott works with individuals and families and handles matters requiring careful review of legal rights, obligations, documents, and procedural issues.

Scott earned an A.S., summa cum laude, from Fort Hays State University in 1982, a B.S., summa cum laude, from Fort Hays State University in 1984, and a J.D. from UCLA School of Law in 1989. This background supports careful legal analysis, research, and practical problem solving. The training helps with evaluating facts, identifying legal issues, communicating options clearly, and applying professional judgment to client matters.

Scott brings practical experience to the representation. Her practice includes trusts and estate planning, probate and estate administration, Medicaid planning, special needs trusts, planning for older clients and parents of children with disabilities, trust administration, wealth preservation, wills, guardianship, and related litigation. The work may involve counseling, document preparation, negotiation, administrative advocacy, or litigation as the matter requires.

J. Katherine Scott also brings professional experience beyond the core day-to-day practice. She has practiced for decades and is admitted in Rhode Island, New York, and previously California, along with federal courts. Her professional memberships have included bar and estate-planning organizations focused on probate and trust law. The verified record reflects a practical, client-focused approach grounded in preparation, clear communication, and careful attention to legal details.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Partner, Scott & Handwerger, LLC
• Member, Rhode Island Bar Association
• Member, The State Bar of California
• Member, RI Bar Association, Probate and Trust Committee and the Elder law Subcommittee thereof
• Vice Chair, Board of Trustees, Barrington Christian Academy
• Board Member, Tockwotton on the Waterfront
• Member, Rhode Island Estate Planning Council
• Member, East Providence Chamber of Commerce

Licensed State

• Rhode Island
• California

Education

• University of California at Los Angeles School of Law
  J.D. (1989)
• Fort Hays State University
  B.S. (Summa Cum Laude)
• Fort Hays State University
  A.S. (Summa Cum Laude)

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