For parents in Maryland, creating a trust can be a great way to ensure that your children receive your assets after you die. However, there are certain things you should consider to make sure your children receive assets according to your wishes. Otherwise, your...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
