Atty. William M. Yates

Atty. William M. Yates

William M. Yates is a lawyer practicing probate, medicaid & medicare, estate planning and 5 other areas of law.

Sandwich Sandwich 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About William M. Yates at a glance

William M. Yates is a Partner based in Sandwich, Massachusetts, practicing at McNamara & Yates, P.C.. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on contracts, probate, estate planning, business, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1999) and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (2000). Educated at New England School of Law (J.D., 1998) and University of South Florida (B.A. University, 1974). Active member of Barnstable County, Massachusetts and American Bar Associations National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Serands clients in Sandwich, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William M. Yates is a lawyer practicing probate, medicaid & medicare, estate planning and 5 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of South Florida in 1974, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • William practices at McNamara & Yates, P.C. in Sandwich, MA

Practice Areas Explained

William M. Yates's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William M. Yates handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Sandwich are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William M. Yates

Where is William M. Yates's law office located?
William M. Yates's law practice is located in Sandwich, Massachusetts. The firm is McNamara & Yates, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William M. Yates handle?
William M. Yates focuses on contracts, probate, estate planning, business, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has William M. Yates practiced law?
William M. Yates has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did William M. Yates go to law school?
William M. Yates earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A. University, 1974).
How can I contact William M. Yates for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New England School of Law
- 1998
B.A. University
University of South Florida
- 1974

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 2000

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