Welcome to The Law Office of Thomas H. McHugh, Jr.
At The Law Office of Thomas H. McHugh, Jr., we provide strategic legal counsel tailored to individuals, families, and businesses seeking to safeguard their future. With a focus on Wealth Transfer Planning, Trustee Services, Estate & Tax Planning, Probate & Trust Administration, Corporate Law, Business Succession Planning, Business Formation & Compliance & Sales & Acquisitions, our firm delivers personalized solutions designed to protect your assets and ensure a seamless transition for future generations.
Located in Rhode Island, our services extend up and down the East Coast and across the U.S., offering clients trusted legal guidance no matter where they reside. Whether you’re planning for the future, navigating the complexities of probate, or seeking expert corporate legal advice, our firm is committed to providing comprehensive, forward-thinking strategies that give you peace of mind.
We are licenced in Rhode Island, Massachusetts & Florida
Let us help you plan with confidence. Contact The Law Office of Thomas H. McHugh, Jr. today.
Thomas H. McHugh, Jr.
Thomas concentrates his practice on business, estate planning, probate and trust administration.
Thomas works with business leaders to determine and facilitate their legal needs. This includes organization of entities, transactional matters, sale or acquisition, or succession planning to new generations of business leaders. Thomas also acts as outside general counsel to a number of entities of various sizes and complexity providing strategic legal and business advice relating to contract drafting and negotiations, jurisdictional and tax issues, and employment matters.
Thomas has extensive experience in the area of trusts and estates, including advising trustees and trust beneficiaries concerning all areas of administration and disposition of trust assets, including estate tax mitigation. Thomas has represented clients in contentious disputes of breach of fiduciary duty by trustees. When probate or guardianship is necessary, Thomas works closely with families, executors, estate administrators and beneficiaries navigating estates through the courts, including disposition and distribution of common and complex estate assets.
Thomas received a B.S. from Roger Williams University and a J.D. from Roger Williams University School of Law. He is admitted to practice law in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Florida.
Thomas is a member of both the Business Organizations Committee and Probate & Trust Committee of the Rhode Island Bar Association, and a member of the Estate Planning Council of Rhode Island. He has served as an officer and board member on a number of nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations. He also spent over a decade as a board member and volunteer with the Fox Point/East Side Little League in Providence, Rhode Island.
Expert Legal Solutions Tailored To Your Specific Needs
At The Law Office of Thomas H. McHugh, Jr., we bring years of expertise and a deep understanding of Wealth Transfer Planning, Trustee Services, Estate & Tax Planning, Probate & Trust Administration, Corporate Law, Business Succession Planning, Business Formation & Compliance & Sales & Acquisitions, to every case. Our firm is committed to helping individuals, families, and businesses navigate complex legal matters with confidence and clarity.
With a client-focused approach and a proven track record of success, we tailor legal strategies to fit your unique needs. Whether you’re planning for the future, protecting your assets, or handling probate and trust administration, we deliver solutions that work.
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Working with Thomas was such a great experience. Thomas’ expertise made it easy on wife and I. I would highly recommend you contact Thomas for any of your legal needs, he treated us like family.
Thomas McHugh and the team are very professional and knowledgeable. Mr. McHugh was great about responding to any of our questions and always took time to explain everything and never rushed us with any decisions. It was a very positive experience. I would recommend them to any of my friends and family!
We couldn’t be happier with the advice and service we received from Thomas McHugh. He guided us through every step of the process of setting up our family trust. We came to him feeling overwhelmed and unsure how to navigate. He made it painless for us and asked us all the necessary questions to set our family up for success. We are so grateful!
Thomas McHugh was professional and courteous, easing my mind throughout the process with his kind nature and thorough explanations. Would highly recommend to anyone in Rhode Island or Massachusetts – such a benefit they can help in both states!
Working with Tom on our estate planning has been an incredibly smooth and reassuring experience. He has taken the time to understand our unique needs, advising us on the best ways to protect our assets and ensure that everything is set up seamlessly for the future.
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