Seniors Face Tough Financial Decisions After Losing Their Spouse
Seniors Face Tough Financial Decisions After Losing Their Spouse. n unfortunate inevitability for married seniors is that one spouse will die before the other.
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Top 3 Things You Need to Know About OUI in Massachusetts
A Lawyer’s Perspective of What You Need to Know About OUI You have a right to refuse field sobriety tests A breathalyzer at the scene is not admissible in court Operating under the influence of marijuana is a crime Drunken Barnstable According to a recent report in 24/7 Wall Street, Barnstable has the highest rate … Read more
A Thoughtful Memorialization for Your Loved One
In the days immediately after your loved one passes, it’s easy to be overwhelmed with finalizing arrangements. Utilize these tips and use social media to notify friends and distant family quickly with posts that honor the memory of your beloved.
Do I Need A Will?
The team of attorneys at Carter DeYoung often hear the question, ‘Do I Need a Will?’ The short answer is Yes. The long answer is a Will is just the beginning, regardless of the number or value of the assets involved. It’s important to realize a Will is a legally-binding statement indicating who will receive … Read more
Estate Planning Review: More Important Than Ever in a Pandemic
Has it been some time since you reviewed your estate plan? An estate plan review is suggested every 3-5 years or upon a change to your wishes or circumstances; but with the recent changes to our laws, and with the awful impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19) if you haven’t reviewed your estate plan recently, you … Read more
Removal of Children from Massachusetts After a Divorce
An issue that often arises following a divorce of parents who share joint legal custody of their children is if the primary, physical custodian may be permitted to move outside Massachusetts with the children. If the children are over 16 and want to accompany the custodial parent, then they will generally be allowed to do … Read more
Pandemic Relief for Retirement Accounts
CARES Act Allows Retirement Account Owners NOT to Have to Take Required Minimum Distributions (RMD’s) If you have a retirement account you’ve most likely experienced fluctuations in your retirement balances due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) but rest assured there is some pandemic relief for retirement accounts. This year, you aren’t required to adhere to the normal … Read more
Wills and Estate Planning: Social Media Accounts
Facebook and Email Can Live After You Die Wills and Estate Planning: Online Accounts When John tragically died at age 43 in a bike accident, he did not have will. His sister and brother were appointed personal representatives (formerly known as executors) of his estate. Their job was to distribute his property and assets. John, … Read more
Estate Planning: Online Accounts are Digital Assets Video
Facebook and Email Live After You Die When John tragically died at age 43 he did not have a will or estate plan. His siblings were appointed executors of his estate. Their job was to distribute his property and assets. John had an e-mail account. This is a digital asset. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, LinkedIn … Read more
Are Adoptees entitled to their adoption records?
On a general basis, information regarding a person’s adoption is not available for inspection, unless a judge of probate of the county where such records are kept, for good cause shown, shall otherwise order. However, an adopted person is entitled to nonidentifying data under G. L. c. 210, § 5D(a)(1) such information includes “information about … Read more