If you are getting divorced or the ink has just dried on your divorce agreements, it's time you thought about your estate planning documents. Oftentimes, people forget to think about their will, trusts or other estate planning instruments because they are so caught up...
For many Maryland residents, addressing an estate and how it should be handled in the event of a death may be a daunting task. There are often various property and assets that may need to be accounted for, and individuals could have a difficult time deciding to whom...
There are some very common mistakes people make when it comes to estate planning. Perhaps the biggest mistake would be to not have any type of plan in place at all. Other mistakes include not updating a will, leaving out critical details, including unenforceable...
As a state and federally funded program, Medicaid gets a lot of media attention. Equally deserving of attention, however, is an area of law devoted to Medicaid planning. Medicaid provides assistance in paying for long-term care needs. Although intended for individuals...
When exploring the various estate planning options, Maryland parents who have special-needs children may have particular concerns. Luckily, there are avenues these parents may utilize to help them ensure that their children continue to receive the proper care while...
When Maryland residents think of appointing a guardian, they may only consider such a need as pertaining to young children. However, a guardianship could also affect older individuals if they were to become incapacitated and unable to make decisions for...
In our fast-past world, professional careers are becoming increasingly specialized. The legal field is no exception.The lawyers at our small law firm are specialists, rather than generalists. Together, we provide comprehensive estate and elder law planning, including...
Estate planning doesn't have to be like the movies, where an individual on his or her deathbed might scratch out final wishes on a scrap of paper. Yet a surprising number of Americans continue to pass without having an estate plan in place.Believe it or not, estate...
Is choosing an estate administrator a big decision? Considering all of the duties that an administrator may face, our estate planning law firm would caution against naming someone solely for sentimental reasons. In fact, a neutral party may be best positioned to avoid...
Many Maryland residents know that creating a plan for any situation can take time and effort. This belief is no different for estate planning, and individuals who are concerned with their plans have the opportunity to revisit and make changes as they see fit. This...
