RJ Connelly III

RJ Connelly III, Esquire, is a Certified Elder Law Attorney who focuses on helping older adults and their families manage complex legal and financial decisions. His work at Connelly Law Offices, Ltd., centers on elder law and estate planning law, including Medicaid planning, crisis planning, and long-term care preparation. He guides clients through strategies that protect assets while ensuring access to nursing homes or assisted living care. He also assists with powers of attorney, guardianship matters, and other legal tools that allow trusted individuals to make healthcare and financial decisions on behalf of others.

Mr. Connelly graduated from St. Raphael Academy in 1986 before attending Providence College, where he earned a B.A. in 1991. He later studied law at Suffolk Law School and continued his legal education at Quinnipiac Law School. There, he completed his J.D. in 1995. This education prepared him to address complex elder law issues, combining legal knowledge with practical solutions that help families plan for long-term care and protect important finances.

Mr. Connelly works closely with seniors and their families to develop clear plans for healthcare, finances, and future care in his practice. He prepares estate planning documents such as wills, living trusts, and special or supplemental needs trusts designed to support individuals with disabilities. He also guides clients through probate and estate administration, including both contested and uncontested matters. His goal is to simplify complicated legal processes and give families confidence when making important decisions about aging and long-term care.

RJ Connelly III also serves as a professional fiduciary, managing clients’ financial and healthcare responsibilities who may face cognitive decline or serious health conditions. In this role, he may act as trustee, attorney-in-fact, or representative payee. He oversees services such as bill payment, investment coordination, medical care planning, and housing arrangements. As a Certified Elder Law Attorney, he continues to support communities across Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts by protecting the rights, stability, and dignity of older adults daily.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Attorney, Connelly Law Offices, Ltd.
• Member, Rhode Island Bar Association
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
• Member, Connecticut Bar Association
• Member, Federal Bar Association
• Member, National Elder Law Foundation
• Member, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Licensed State

• Rhode Island
• Massachusetts
• Connecticut

Education

• Quinnipiac Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Providence College
  Bachelor of Arts

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