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Personal Injury Checklist
If you were involved in a collision or other type of personal injury accident, your level of compensation depends on the damages that you can prove, as well as the degree of liability that rests with the party responsible for causing your injuries. It is common to feel helpless following a serious injury, but… Read More »
Divorcing After 50
Divorce at any age is a difficult, life-changing event. For couples over 50, there are some aspects of divorce that you should pay special attention to. These include division of pensions, retirement accounts, and stocks and bonds; spousal support; and in some cases child custody and child support. Gray Divorce is on the Rise… Read More »
Why Estate Planning is Important for Young Families
Most young families are rushed for time. Between work, shuttling the kids between various events and appointments, and weekend family outings, there isn’t a lot of extra time left over by the end of the week. But, what would happen to your children or your spouse, if something unexpected happened to you? It’s not… Read More »
When is Probate Necessary?
The death of a loved one is always a tragedy whether it was foreseen for some time, or sudden and unexpected. In the aftermath of your loved one’s passing, it is expected that family members, significant others, and close friends use their time to grieve, pay respects to the deceased, and share stories and… Read More »
If My Loved One Has a Will, Do I Have to go Through Probate?
According to Investopedia, “Probate is a legal process in which a will is reviewed to determine whether it is valid and authentic. Probate also refers to the general administering of a deceased person’s will or the estate of a deceased person without a will.” Before any assets can be distributed to beneficiaries, the executor… Read More »
Unmarried Couples and Child Custody
Marriage rates are on the decline (divorce rates have actually declined as well), which is why it is becoming increasingly common for unmarried couples with children to rely on custody laws in Maryland. In fact, one third of children are living with an unmarried parent, according to the Pew Research Center. Some of those… Read More »
When a Loved One Dies: What You Need to Know About Probate And Estate Administration
After a person dies, there are certain legal matters that must be handled to ensure that inheritances are appropriately handed down, taxes and debts are paid, along with other critical details. If you are the executor to the estate, you will greatly benefit from the guidance of an experienced probate and estate administration attorney… Read More »
Adult Children Should Ask Their Parents About Their Financial Plans
It can feel strange for an adult child to ask their parents about their financial plans, but it is a conversation that not enough children broach. Eventually, you’re the finances of your parents will affect your own, especially if they have not created or updated their estate plan. Do they have a will? Have… Read More »
Set a Formal Schedule of Child Visitation During the Divorce Proceedings
Not all couples who get divorced are at each other’s throat. Many divorces can be carried out with civilized, calm discussions, and compromise. Yet, divorce is a complicated, frustrating process that takes months to finalize in even the best of times. During the divorce process, a once amicable relationship can turn south and disintegrate… Read More »
The Biological Father Needs to Know About an Adoption Plan
Adoption is more common than most people think. One out of 25 families with children has at least one child who has been adopted. Also common is single mother motherhood. In fact, 23 percent of children are being raised only by their mother, according to the Census. If you are a single mother or… Read More »