If you lose a loved one, whether expected or unexpectedly, it takes time to process your grief and learn how to move on in life without your family member. Perhaps the decedent named you in his or her will. Then again, maybe your loved one told you certain things...
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The long-term cost of estate planning mistakes
On Behalf of The Law Office of Morrison & McGrew, P.A. | May 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
Planning for the future is not always easy. It's complicated to think about all of the things you may need in the future and consider what will happen to your property after you pass. There are benefits to estate planning regardless of your age, income or the size of...
What can you expect from the probate process?
On Behalf of The Law Office of Morrison & McGrew, P.A. | Feb 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
Many people in Maryland and across the country do not know what the probate process entails for settling an estate until they have to do it themselves. Whether you recently took on the role of an estate executor or you want to better tailor your estate plan to address...
Be careful choosing your power of attorney agent
On Behalf of The Law Office of Morrison & McGrew, P.A. | Nov 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
When you began the process of writing your will and making other estate plans, your family either praised your foresight or accused you of acting morbidly. However, you may have taken the time to consider the possible scenarios at the end of your life, and you want to...
Where should you store your estate planning documents?
On Behalf of The Law Office of Morrison & McGrew, P.A. | Aug 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
You, like many other Maryland residents, may have put off estate planning for a considerable amount of time. Nonetheless, you finally took the important steps forward to create a plan so that your loved ones would not remain in the dark about your wishes and so that...
When estate planning, avoid these missteps
On Behalf of The Law Office of Morrison & McGrew, P.A. | May 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
When working to create an estate plan, many people understandably feel out of their element. You and many other Maryland residents may not know where to start or know what to include in your plans. Though this feeling is prevalent, you should not let it stop you from...
Pre-planning can help your estate planning go smoothly
On Behalf of The Law Office of Morrison & McGrew, P.A. | Feb 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
Creating the best estate plan for a given person's life can take a considerable amount of forethought. Before you even begin looking at the paperwork you may need to make your wishes known and legally binding, you likely need to consider what wishes you have.While...
Have you considered a letter of last instruction?
On Behalf of The Law Office of Morrison & McGrew, P.A. | Nov 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
Lately, you may have had your end-of-life wishes on your mind more than usual. You may have recently lost a loved one and now feel the need to get your affairs in order, or you may simply want to ensure that your family won't wonder what you would have wanted in the...
Do I really need an estate plan?
On Behalf of The Law Office of Morrison & McGrew, P.A. | Aug 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
When the rich and famous die without leaving an estate plan, it may seem unthinkable. In recent years, you may have heard numerous stories about celebrities who died with millions in assets but no will, leaving their loved ones the frustration of a prolonged and...
Choosing an executor may be good estate planning starting point
On Behalf of The Law Office of Morrison & McGrew, P.A. | Jun 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
Getting your affairs in order at any point in your life can prove difficult, so when it comes to getting your final affairs and end-of-life wishes down on paper, you may feel immensely intimidated. However, you should not let this feeling deter you from actually...
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