After a loved one dies, many Maryland residents become concerned about what will happen to that loved one's property and assets. If the deceased created an estate plan, determining the distribution of assets may be relatively simple, which can ease the family's...
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An estate plan can help plan ahead for long-term care in Maryland
On Behalf of The Law Office of Morrison & McGrew, P.A. | Apr 18, 2017 | Wills
When Maryland residents are young, many of them may not consider how they will be taken care of in their elder years. They may believe that they have plenty of time to address such an issue, but planning ahead could prevent unexpected complications should the need for...
Having even a basic estate plan may help Maryland residents
On Behalf of The Law Office of Morrison & McGrew, P.A. | Apr 11, 2017 | Wills
Estate planning has many facets that individuals can explore. Depending on the size of the estate and the number of assets involved, some Maryland residents may be able to utilize more minimal planning strategies than other parties. However, no matter the amount of...
How can joint ownership affect a Maryland estate plan?
On Behalf of The Law Office of Morrison & McGrew, P.A. | Apr 5, 2017 | Wills
Many times in life, individuals may believe that they understand a concept or process only to later find out that their beliefs were incorrect. This issue often arises when parties must deal with legal proceedings or other law-related situations. When creating an...
An estate plan can prove useful for young Maryland residents
On Behalf of The Law Office of Morrison & McGrew, P.A. | Mar 28, 2017 | Wills
Many young Maryland residents may believe that they do not need to bother making their end-of-life wishes known. Because they likely believe the ends of their lives are still a ways off, they may not feel pressed to make an estate plan. However, even as a...
Preparing may help Maryland residents with estate plan decisions
On Behalf of The Law Office of Morrison & McGrew, P.A. | Mar 1, 2017 | Wills
Planning for future issues and scenarios may prove difficult for many Maryland residents. However, having an estate plan is often beneficial, and even if individuals are uncertain about their decisions, those choices can be changed and updated later on. Therefore,...
Will disputes may add complications to Maryland probate
On Behalf of The Law Office of Morrison & McGrew, P.A. | Feb 21, 2017 | Wills
The documents that make up an estate plan are vital to how end-of-life wishes are carried out. However, some surviving individuals may disagree with certain documents or details of a plan. In many situations involving such disagreements, a will dispute could...
4 reasons to contest a will
On Behalf of The Law Office of Morrison & McGrew, P.A. | Jan 25, 2017 | Wills
If your loved one left behind a last will and testament, that document will likely act as the touchstone for the handling of the deceased's estate. This document likely discloses instructions on the distribution of assets, guardians for minor children and other...
Benefits of a will may suit Maryland residents needs
On Behalf of The Law Office of Morrison & McGrew, P.A. | Jan 24, 2017 | Wills
Many individuals strive to have an organized life. However, they may overlook some important aspects of organization when it comes to estate planning. Therefore, before making big decisions regarding an estate plan, Maryland residents may wish to find out information...
Should Maryland residents list personal items in a will?
On Behalf of The Law Office of Morrison & McGrew, P.A. | Jan 5, 2017 | Wills
When considering end-of-life decisions, many Maryland residents may think about to whom they would like to bequeath certain assets. However, they may also be unsure as to whether they need to list every personal item in a will in order to ensure that those items are...
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