Recent Blog Posts
A Marital Trust Allows You to Financially Protect Your Spouse Tax Free
A marital trust enables you, the grantor of the trust, to set aside assets and property for your spouse if you die before he or she does. These assets can include stocks, bonds, mutual fund accounts, bank accounts, real property, and more. A marital trust also allows you to pass these assets over to… Read More »
There is a Push to Update Funeral Home Pricing
Are funeral home prices rising? It’s difficult to answer this question because funeral homes do not publish their prices online or anywhere else. That may change soon, as federal regulators are scheduled to look into the rule that governs how funeral homes publically share pricing information, according to the New York Times. Many consumer… Read More »
The Best Apps to Make the Lives of Seniors Easier
Learning how to use certain types of technology and electronic devices can be overwhelming, which is unfortunate because there are many useful applications that can help make seniors’ lives easier and more enjoyable. Here are some of the most useful apps for seniors, which can be downloaded. These apps range from everything between health… Read More »
The Dangers of Do-It-Yourself Wills
Creating a will by yourself or preparing estate planning documents without the advice of an attorney create a big risk. Online estate planning services are a popular choice for some people who believe they can save time and money by doing it themselves. While there may seem to be benefits by using an online… Read More »
Creating a Will or Power of Attorney That Addresses How Your Social Media Accounts Are Handled After You’ve Passed On
Social media is an important part of many lives these days. Of people who use the internet, 83 percent of women and 75 percent of men use Facebook, according to Omnicore. Most seniors who use the internet are also on Facebook, which can be a great way to stay in touch with family and… Read More »
Tara Frame Receives SBA Award for “Maryland Attorney Advocate of the Year”
Baltimore, June 6, 2019 The Maryland SBA announced the winners of the Small Business Awards for 2019 at an awards gala today and recognized Tara Frame as the Maryland Attorney Advocate of the Year. Each year, the Small Business Administration recognizes the achievements of small businesses and advocates from across Maryland. The stories shared… Read More »
Maryland’s New Mutual Consent Divorce Laws
Since 2011, divorce in Maryland has been complicated in the past by a rule that required married couples to be separated for 12 months before marriage for no fault and most fault grounds. That law still exists in circumstances in which two spouses are unable to agree on child custody, property division, alimony, and… Read More »
The Face of Estate Planning, Elder Law, Probate & Family Law
For Over 65 years, Frame & Frame Attorneys at Law has been serving the legal needs of the community. The firm often works with multiple generations of the same family, for thoughtful estate planning and during times of crises… Read More »
Coping With the Death of a Loved One
Whether a husband died of long-term cancer or a child unexpectedly died in a traffic collision, the death of a loved one is often the hardest thing that any of us ever have to deal with. There may be numbness at first, or shock, and the sadness may ease at times, but the loss… Read More »
Frame & Frame attorneys at law celebrates 65th year!
Tara Frame continues family legacy of service to the community Pasadena, MD April 16, 2019– Frame & Frame Attorneys at Law is celebrating 65 years of service to the local community this year. The organization was founded in 1954 by Vernon Frame and their primary offices are still located in the heart of Pasadena,… Read More »
