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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Child Custody: Petition for Removal and other matters involving divorce are stressful to all family members. Each member of our team of family law attorneys have decades of experience, they know the local court systems and will protect the best interest of our clients at all times. Click Here for more information on Child Custody … Read more
Can Home DNA Tests Be Used as Evidence in a Court of Law? Home DNA tests like 23andMe and Ancestry.com have grown in popularity in recent years, sometimes offering never-before-seen insight into family origins, race, and unknown relatives. This can be fun and exciting for some, life-changing for others. Plenty of people, whether it’s on … Read more
Compensation for Uber & Lyft Ride-sharing Car Accidents Uber & Lyft ride-sharing car accidents are on the rise. These and other ride-share companies have become a popular alternative to conventional taxicabs from Cape Cod to Boston, Massachusetts and all over the country with drivers everywhere. You can see their little glowing windshield signs picking up … Read more
Posted January 10, 2022
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