OVERVIEW

We are a boutique trusts and estates law firm serving clients throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

We are women-owned and women-run firm with a focus on:

-estate planning
-probate and estate/trust administration
-elder law and Medicaid planning
-special needs planning
… as well as the transactional matters critical throughout the life of your business.
We often work with high-net-worth clients, using sophisticated planning strategies and advanced planning techniques to minimize estate taxes, navigate wealth transfer issues including gifting and charitable giving, develop business succession plans and more.

Our firm’s roots date back three generations and we are proud of our long-term relationships with generations of clients and their families.

We are conveniently located at Four Richmond Square on Providence’s East Side with plenty of free parking and handicapped accessibility.

How We Work

Partners Kristen Prull Moonan and Amy Stratton appreciate that clients come to the law firm to receive a depth of technical knowledge, but also for sensitivity to the current circumstances, which may be challenging and overwhelming.

At Moonan | Stratton, you will find that our legal team:
  • takes a hands-on approach from the very first meeting to the conclusion of the legal matter
  • listens with compassion and consideration to clients’ most pressing concerns to determine the best legal strategies
  • seeks creative solutions and, of equal importance, explains your options and their potential impact in a way that is both respectful and understandable

Our Mission

At Moonan | Stratton, you’ll notice our team of attorneys and legal professionals strive for the highest quality of honesty, integrity and professional excellence in everything we do.

  • Our law firm’s unwavering goal is a successful resolution of your legal issues, along with the utmost in client satisfaction.
  • We are dedicated to providing clients in Rhode Island and Massachusetts with the best and most efficient legal solutions, working collaboratively with clients and other key professional advisors.
  • Our attorneys seek to improve our performance continually; we stress the importance of quality and productivity in all aspects of our legal work.

Partners Kristen Prull Moonan and Amy Stratton annually give back to the legal profession and to the communities where they work and live via the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s team, providing leadership on numerous boards, and offering presentations in Rhode Island and Massachusetts..

TESTIMONIALS

FROM OUR NEWSLETTER

Why the Social Security Retirement Age Is Now 67, Not 65

People born in 1960 who are turning 65 in 2025 are not yet eligible for full retirement benefits. They must wait until 2027, when they turn 67, to claim their full monthly benefit.

Scam Email Targets Social Security Recipients

If you or a loved one are receiving Social Security benefits, be careful of downloading email attachments. You could receive a dangerous email from hackers pretending to be the Social Security Administration (SSA), and the email looks convincing.

Estate Planning Is a Show of Respect and Love for Family

No one expects to lose the ability to make their own decisions, but conditions like dementia, strokes, or traumatic brain injuries can strip people of that ability – sometimes earlier in life than expected.

Choosing an Investment Advisor for a Special Needs Trust

In many cases, the trustee of a special needs trust should hire a professional investment advisor. Here are some guidelines for hiring one.

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
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