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Mark B. HeffnerProbate Attorney in Warwick, RI
Heffner & Associates
ProbateEstate Planning
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Contact
Email
mheffner@hefflaw.com
Phone
Address
615 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick, RI, 02886-1388, US
Professional
About
Mark B. Heffner, Esq. is the founding attorney of Heffner & Associates, an esteemed elder law firm established in 1992 in Warwick, Rhode Island. With a dedicated focus on serving the needs of older Rhode Islanders and their families, the firm specializes in Medicaid planning and qualification, estate planning, and probate proceedings, including guardianships and decedent estates. Mr. Heffner is recognized as one of approximately 400 attorneys nationwide to hold the prestigious designation of Certified Elder Law Attorney from the National Elder Law Foundation. In addition to his practice, he contributes to the legal community as an Adjunct Professor at Roger Williams University Law School, where he educates future attorneys in both introductory and advanced Elder Law courses for second and third-year students. A seasoned public servant, Mr. Heffner served for a decade in the Rhode Island House of Representatives and has been a member of the Rhode Island State Ethics Commission since 2009. He is a proud alumnus of Harvard College and earned his law degree from Boston College Law School. Mark B. Heffner’s extensive experience and commitment to elder law make him a trusted advocate for his clients.
About Probate Law
Probate attorneys guide families through the estate administration process after a loved one passes. They handle court filings, asset distribution, and dispute resolution. Common matters include estate administration, will contests, heir disputes, trust administration.
Credentials
Education
1982 Boston College Law School Doctor of Law (J.D.) 1976 Harvard College BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2017 Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell 2016 Lauren E. Jones, Esq. Writing Award, Rhode Island Bar Journal
Publications
2016 Roger Williams University Law Review From Idiots and Lunatics to Incapacitated Persons and Respondents: The Evolution of Guardianship Law in Rhode Island 2016 Rhode Island Bar Journal The Evolution of Rhode Island Guardianship Law
Associations
1990 - Present National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Member National Elder Law Foundation Member
Speaking
2016 Rhode Island State Bar Current Developments in Medicare and Medicaid for Long-Term Care 2013 Rhode Island State Bar Emergency Guardianships in Rhode Island 2012 Rhode Island Bar Association Medicaid 202 – Beyond the Basics
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Updated: Jun 05, 2026