Month: January 2018

Estate Planning for Gay and Lesbian Couples: Children

In 2013, Maryland became the first state south of the Mason-Dixon line to legalize same-sex marriage, according to USA Today. Because Maryland recognizes same-sex marriage, most estate planning issues apply for same-sex and different-sex couples. However, there are some areas where same-sex couples need extra legal protection, such as when they have a child together.… Continued

Estate Planning for a Sick Spouse

Planning an estate with a sick spouse who is likely to die in the coming months or years may be the last thing on the mind of either party, but it is an important step to take to save the surviving spouse from serious financial trouble. With help from a compassionate Anne Arundel County estate… Continued