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April 19, 2019

Who Should I Name as My IRA Beneficiary?

The link below includes an interesting article in Forbes about IRAs and beneficiaries. The article also sheds light on naming a Trust as a beneficiary of an IRA. For more information call our RI estate planning lawyers.

Who Should I Name As My IRA Beneficiary?

February 23, 2019

Free Estate Planning Lecture Series

The Lincoln Public Library will host a series of lectures by Rhode Island attorneys Robert Oster and Sarah Oster Kelly on Wills, Trusts, and Estates on March 5th, March 12th and March 19th at 6:00 PM. Each lecture will run for about 1 hour.

On Tuesday, March 5th, the topic will be Powers of Attorney, medical, financial and general.

On Tuesday, March 12th, the topic will be Trusts and the use of trusts in estate planning; living trusts, inter vivos trusts, revocable trusts, irrevocable trusts, family trusts, and purpose trusts will be discussed.

On Tuesday, March 19th , the topic will be estate planning and the use of wills, trusts, and other legal documents to facilitate estate planning.

These seminars assume no specific knowledge of the subject matter and all levels are invited and encouraged to attend. A question and answer session will follow each lecture.

Please register online at lincolnlibrary.com under Events. Questions? Please call the library at 333-2422, ext. 22.

November 16, 2018

Surviving Thanksgiving for Divorced Parents

We stumbled upon this article in Today.com regarding Thanksgiving without the kids as a divorced parent. Good advice is included within the article which is applicable for all holidays.

Enjoy your Thanksgiving!

A divorced parents’ guide to surviving Thanksgiving without your kids

November 7, 2018

Congratulations Attorney Sarah Oster, Our 2018 Super Lawyers Rising Star

Oster Law Offices is proud to announce attorney Sarah Oster has been selected for the distinguished 2018 Super Lawyers Rising Star. Attorney Sarah Oster was nominated for her excellence in the area of Estate Planning. This is Sarah’s second consecutive year on the list.

Rising Stars are attorneys that are 40 years old or younger, or who have practiced for 10 years or less. From all nominees, only 2.5% of candidates are given Rising Star recognition.

Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates and peer reviews by practice area. The result is a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of exceptional attorneys.

Congratulations Sarah!

September 4, 2018

Podcast: Divorce Considerations as a Result of the New Tax Laws

The new Tax Cuts and Jobs has significantly changed the divorce landscape. These changes impact taxes and potential outcomes for couples.

Check out the podcast below where RI attorney Sarah Oster, joins Matt Neyland, CFA, and Cheryl Ethier, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, Certified Financial Planner, and CPA to hear how the new tax changes effect divorce in RI:

Podcast: Divorce Considerations as a Result of the New Tax Laws

August 2, 2018

RI Prenuptial Agreements

Prenuptial agreements are integral for those considering marriage especially with the recent change to the tax laws. Prenups are not just for the rich and famous and numbers are on the rise. Read this article for more information.

There are significant ramifications to drafting and signing a prenuptial agreement without proper legal advice. Call our office for a consultation on Rhode Island Prenuptial Agreement laws.

Read This Before You Sign A Prenuptial Agreement

May 14, 2018

Divorce Litigation From Start to Finish – RI Divorce

Join Robert and Sarah on May 23rd for a National Business Institute Seminar on RI Divorce. Here is a description of what we will cover:

Much has been said about the issues discussed in divorce. But what about the procedures? Are you intimately familiar with all the dos and don’ts of family court? Let our seasoned attorney faculty walk you through a detailed step-by-step instruction on the mechanics of a divorce case. Streamline your motions practice and explore new and time-tried discovery techniques. Get sample forms and tactical tips that will help your next case go smoothly. Register today!

Get a refresher on how the divorce case moves through the court system to ensure no key steps are missed.
Get a head-start on the case with sound advice for your client on what to do before announcing the decision to the spouse.
Enhance your early investigation skills and learn when and how to decline representation.
Make certain your initial court filings are impeccable to make the right impression on the judge.
E-discovery is a powerful and accessible new tool in discovery litigation – learn to wield it effectively.
Gain strategic tips for the timing and content of your pre-trial motions to give them maximum force.
Gain a strategic edge by augmenting substantive knowledge with a clear understanding and mastery of the court mechanics and classic litigation strategy.

https://www.nbi-sems.com/ProductDetails/78903ER?ctname=SPKEM

October 25, 2017

Channel 10 News Ask-A-Lawyer

On October 24th, lawyer Sarah Oster joined the Channel 10 Ask-A-Lawyer panel on RI Family Law.

October 4, 2017

New RI Tax Break For Pension And Annuity Income

Check out the State of Rhode Island’s new tax break that applies to some individuals with income derived from pensions and annuities.

Contact your tax professional or lawyer for more information.

http://www.tax.ri.gov/Advisory/ADV%202017-30.pdf

April 17, 2017

Free Lecture Series – Estate Planning

Join our RI estate planning attorneys at the Lincoln Public Library on April 19th and April 26th at 6:30 PM to learn about how to protect your assets and set up an estate plan that is best for you and your family. Each lecture will run for about 1 hour.

On Wednesday April 19th, the topic will be Trusts and the use of trusts in estate planning; living trusts, inter vivos trusts, revocable trusts, irrevocable trusts, family trusts, and purpose trusts will be discussed.
On Wednesday April 26th, the topic will be estate planning and the use of wills, trusts, and other legal documents to facilitate estate planning.

These seminars assume no specific knowledge of the subject matter and all levels are invited and encouraged to attend. A question and answer session will follow each lecture. Please call the reference department of the library at 333-2422 ext. 22 to register.