How 23andMe Results Can Shake Up Probate if You Don’t Have a Will
DNA test kits like 23andMe and Ancestry have become a popular way to discover your heritage, to learn about potential health risks, and even to find out whether you have a [...]
Mountain Dearborn Welcomes Our New Associate Joseph Cabrera
Joseph Cabrera has joined Mountain Dearborn, expanding the firm’s estate planning services. An assiduous reader since childhood, Joe places a high value on precise language. That attention to detail, combined with deep [...]
Estate Planning Among Millennials Is on the Rise—for Some Very Good Reasons
I’ve always been fascinated by how generations differ. I’m an “old school” or “early” Millennial: a traditionalist with a modern twist. We Millennials (born between 1981-1995) typically were raised by at [...]
A Tale of Two Cultures: How You Think About Estate Planning Depends on Where You Come From
As an estate planning lawyer raised in the United States by two parents who grew up in Lebanon, I am acutely aware of stark cultural differences between those countries when it comes [...]
Is “Tele-Legal” Here to Stay?
Closed offices. Virtual courts. E-recording and e-filing. Video conferences for everything from estate planning to real estate closings. The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly altered how law is practiced. As more Americans are [...]
My Big Fat Message About Holiday Gifts
Have you completed your holiday shopping? For some people, the shopping season starts in August; others (including me) still have a few more days before the deadline. Choosing the right gift can [...]
Nina T. Dow Recognized by Super Lawyers
Attorney Nina T. Dow of Mountain, Dearborn & Whiting is among the Massachusetts Super Lawyers and Rising Stars for 2019. Specializing in estate and tax planning, she joined the firm in 2018. [...]
Lessons from “Derry Girls” About Estate Planning for the Parents Next Door
Yes, it’s still summer. But public school here in Worcester starts in less than a month (August 26). To ease the transition, I highly recommend the charming Netflix comedy series, Derry Girls, [...]
For Love of Lassie: Pet Trusts Aren’t Just for the Wealthy
We love our pets. From Lassie to Garfield, pop culture has thrived on stories about bonds between humans and our furry friends. Today, as we celebrate National Pet Day, people feel closer [...]
Buying Your First Home? 12 Tips & Traps
It’s finally March, the first month of spring and the start of house-hunting season. Buying your first home is a big deal. It’s a large financial investment, and it’s often an emotional [...]
