Business Law Strategies

What do you need to know to operate a business in Massachusetts? These resources can help whether you are starting a business, acquiring one, or just converting your business formation to a limited liability entity. . .

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Estate Planning Primers

While pro-active families form an estate plan early and review every 4-5 years, it is never too late. This section highlights tips on your last will, and why every Massachusetts resident needs a health care proxy and power of attorney. . .

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Medicaid Planning Tips

Gaining eligibility for Medicaid under MassHealth is a detailed process where the difference between acceptance and denial is thousands of dollars. These resources provide you with a basic understanding of Medicaid planning. . .

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Probate Process FAQs

While many estate plans attempt to avoid the probate process, the probate court is still a good tool in the fair distribution of assets upon a person’s death. We have compiled some articles you should find useful in understanding this process. . .

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McNamara & Yates, P.C.
54 Market Street
(Inside Mashpee Commons)
Mashpee, MA 02649

Mailing Address:
PO BOX 2154
Mashpee, MA 02649

Phone: 508-888-8100
Fax: 866-638-8480

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What our clients say about us.

I have been referring my clients to McNamara & Yates for over 10 years. All of them told me that they did a fantastic job. I highly recommend them for your elder law needs.
Gerard A. Trepanier
CPA
My experience with McNamara & Yates, P.C. was more than I expected. Not only were they experts in the technicalities of elder law & MassHealth, but they were compassionate. Many times I was confused, [and] all it too to make sense of things was a phone call. They retutrned my call promptly and courteously. Thank You!
Judith Fueyo
PhD
Bill Yates provided significant guidance throughout the entire estate process. Inevitably complex matters arise warranting professional experience and expertise. At times, these issues are quite daunting. In every instance, Mr. Yates handled all of the "bumps in the road" in an expeditious and legally correct manner. Finally, his fees for all of this were extremely reasonable. Highly recommended.
E. Michael Quinlan
Bill worked diligently to update my mother's will, as well as a new living trust and Massachusetts family LLC. This allowed her to consolidate various real estate and other assets into a single, consolidated format. Bill was very easy and comfortable to work with, and extremely responsive to new questions or issues. I was fortunate to find Bill. We will certainly continue to consult with he and Tim as we encounter estate planning issues in the future.
Joseph Sweeney

Can an Out of State Trust Avoid Massachusetts Income Tax? U.S. Supreme Court: Maybe

Here’s a great development for those who seek favorable tax treatment – Massachusetts beneficiaries no longer have to pay state income tax for trusts based in other states. Sort of. In a recent case argued before the U.S. Supreme Court, a New York-based trust challenged the North Carolina Department of Revenue’s ability to collect of state income taxes from the trust’s earnings. The State of North Carolina . . .

How to Open a Pop-up Shop on Cape Cod

Online ordering, and Amazon’s development has led to an unpredictable but declining retail market by most accounts. Every month it seems, the news is covering a different retail chain that is struggling to maintain its customer base. Meanwhile, the advent of social media has enabled so-called “pop-up shops” to open, and begin selling in short order to already connected customers.

How Much is Probate in Massachusetts?

The time and expense involved with probating a will are the driving forces behind many estate plans. Most people would naturally like their assets to pass to family members and beneficiaries with as little trouble and delay as possible. But what is the actual cost of probating a will in Massachusetts, and what should the average personal representative (formerly “executor”) expect to pay?

When a Massachusetts Trustee or PR Disregards Beneficiaries

One of the most frequent issues we deal with as estate and probate attorneys, is the problem of a fiduciary who does not honor his or her duty to beneficiaries. A fiduciary duty is a legal principle . . .

How Will Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Affect Massachusetts Businesses

The future of digital “crypto” currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum is the subject of much disagreement among technology and finance experts. But most in these fields agree that the underlying technology, called “blockchain,” will be important in a number of future applications.

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McNamara & Yates, P.C.
54 Market Street
(Inside Mashpee Commons)
Mashpee, MA 02649

Mailing Address:
PO BOX 2154
Mashpee, MA 02649

Phone: 508-888-8100
Fax: 866-638-8480

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