Business Details
22 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Services in Mashpee, MA
Cape Law is a dedicated legal practice serving clients across Cape Cod, Massachusetts. With a focus on estate planning, probate law, Medicaid planning, and business law, our attorneys combine decades of experience with personalized service to address complex legal challenges. Our team, led by seasoned attorneys William Yates and McNamara, prioritizes client education, transparent communication, and tailored solutions to protect assets, navigate elder law issues, and ensure business continuity. We are committed to delivering reliable legal counsel rooted in local expertise and a deep understanding of evolving state and federal regulations. 
Services
Estate Planning
Probate Law
Medicaid Planning
Business Law
Guardianships
Trust Administration
Wills & Trusts
Asset Protection
Elder Law
Business Formation
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of combined experience in Massachusetts estate and business law.
- Our team provides compassionate guidance for elder law and Medicaid planning.
- We deliver transparent pricing with no hidden fees.
- Our attorneys are recognized mentors in local entrepreneurship and legal education.
- We combine personalized service with proven strategies for asset protection.
Associations and certifications
- Barnstable County Bar Association
What people say
Fantastic job
Compassionate
Extremely responsive
Highly recommended
Expedited complex matters
Services
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services help clients create wills, trusts, and advance directives to ensure asset distribution aligns with their wishes. We specialize in minimizing tax liabilities while protecting family interests. With personalized consultations, we address unique needs like business succession and charitable giving.
Probate Law
We guide executors through probate court proceedings to settle estates efficiently. Our services include debt resolution, asset valuation, and tax filing compliance. We represent clients in contested wills and ensure adherence to Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code requirements.
Medicaid Planning
Our Medicaid attorneys help families navigate MassHealth eligibility through asset protection strategies. We specialize in five-year lookback rule compliance, spend-down planning, and spousal support calculations to secure long-term care benefits without financial devastation.
Business Law
We advise entrepreneurs on business structure selection, contract drafting, and compliance matters. Our services cover LLC operating agreements, partnership formations, and corporate governance to minimize liability while supporting growth objectives in Massachusetts markets.
Guardianships
We assist families in establishing legal guardianship for incapacitated adults through court petitions and documentation. Our process includes preparing medical evaluations, representing clients at hearings, and ensuring compliance with recent Uniform Probate Code revisions affecting decision-making authority.
People
William Yates
Attorney
With over two decades of legal experience, Attorney Yates specializes in estate planning and elder law. A former Marine Corps officer, he opened his practice in 2004 after five years at a Hyannis firm.
McNamara
Attorney
Focusing on business law and estate planning since 2011, Attorney McNamara combines small business ownership insights with elder care expertise. He actively mentors local entrepreneurs and participates in community charities.
Questions
What is the cost of probate in Massachusetts?
Probate costs vary based on estate complexity but typically include court fees, attorney fees, and administrative expenses. Cape Law provides transparent pricing during initial consultations.
How can Medicaid planning protect my assets?
Our attorneys use legal strategies like asset conversions and trusts to help clients meet Medicaid eligibility while preserving family assets for future generations.
What services do your business law attorneys provide?
We assist with entity formation, contract drafting, asset protection, employee handbook creation, and business succession planning tailored to Massachusetts regulations.
Do I need a will if I have a trust?
Trusts avoid probate but do not replace wills entirely. We recommend both to ensure comprehensive estate planning and asset distribution control.
How do guardianship proceedings work in Massachusetts?
The process requires court petitions, medical evaluations, and hearings. Our team streamlines this with step-by-step guidance and legal representation.
