I read this story in the Rhode Island Legal Services (RILS) newsletter. This clinic may be useful for our clients and friends, and we have worked with and attended many seminars by Attorney Segovis. If you are interested to find out more about RILS's Low Income Tax Payer Clinic, please call RI Legal Services at 401-846-2264. -Kristy
Low-Income Tax Payer Clinic Perseveres!
With RILS's, help Terese was able to obtain legal guardianship of her two grandchildren who were orphaned when their mother died as a result of domestic violence. Terese was determined to protect the children from their mother's abuser despite having limited means of supporting herself.
Terese's daughter had worked until her death and was entitled to substantial state and federal tax refunds. The daughter also had money in the bank. Terese was told there was no way she could access any of this money without a probate order.
Her Safe Family Unit attorney referred her to RILS's Low Income Tax Payer Clinic (LITC). Attorney Elizabeth Segovis obtained an order naming Terese as the personal representative for her daughter's estate and then assisted her with the IRS.
In the end, Terese was able to recover almost $10,000 to assist her with her grand- children's care.
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