If Maryland residents do not create a will before they die, it is possible that their surviving families could face complications when it comes to various estate issues. Litigation could occur pertaining to custody of children, division of assets or other factors, and...
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Creating an estate plan does not have to scare Maryland residents
On Behalf of The Law Office of Morrison & McGrew, P.A. | Jul 8, 2016 | Wills
Though estate planning may involve answering numerous questions, the process does not have to be a frightening one. By understanding what areas need focus and what questions need answering, Maryland residents may feel more comfortable moving forward. Having the right...
An estate plan may benefit Maryland residents at any age
On Behalf of The Law Office of Morrison & McGrew, P.A. | Jun 21, 2016 | Wills
Having a near-death experience can often trigger individuals into taking action. Some Maryland residents may feel the need to travel more or take advantages of other opportunities, and others may begin to wonder how their families would get along after their deaths....
Updating a will may not address all estate assets in Maryland
On Behalf of The Law Office of Morrison & McGrew, P.A. | May 18, 2016 | Wills
Many Maryland residents take proactive steps to ensure that their estate plans stay up to date. However, some individuals may think that updating a will is the equivalent of updating all related documents, and that notion is simply not the case. Though updating a will...
Now Is The Time To Talk About Estate Planning
On Behalf of The Law Office of Morrison & McGrew, P.A. | May 9, 2016 | Wills
Many people think estate planning is for older, wealthy people who need to establish elaborate trusts to protect their assets. However, wills, trusts and other estate planning instruments are important for people of all ages and incomes.Below are a few reasons why you...
Naming estate plan beneficiaries may concern Maryland residents
On Behalf of The Law Office of Morrison & McGrew, P.A. | Apr 28, 2016 | Wills
In many movies and other fictional depictions of the reading of a will, there are often conflicts, unexpected inheritances and instances in which at least one individual feels cheated out of an asset. As a result, many Maryland residents in real life may feel as if...
Going through divorce? It’s time to revisit your estate plan.
On Behalf of The Law Office of Morrison & McGrew, P.A. | Apr 22, 2016 | Wills
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...
Digital assets may be essential part of any Maryland estate plan
On Behalf of The Law Office of Morrison & McGrew, P.A. | Apr 15, 2016 | Wills
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...
Video: No one is perfect (but your estate plan can come close)
On Behalf of The Law Office of Morrison & McGrew, P.A. | Apr 8, 2016 | Wills
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...
Video: The Estate Planning Process
On Behalf of The Law Office of Morrison & McGrew, P.A. | Mar 31, 2016 | Wills
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...
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