Recent Blog Posts
Custody Modification
Court decisions are rarely permanent when it comes to family issues, and custody falls under this category. Whether you are a parent who wants to modify the parenting plan or you are the parent who wishes for it to remain the same, there are some basics that you should understand when it comes to… Read More »
Tips for Adult Children for Discussions With Aging Parents
According to PBS, 54 percent of parents would rather talk to their children about sex than aging. It is very common for aging Parents not to want to talk about declining health and dying, especially to their children. For so many years, your parents were the strongest, smartest, most wise people on earth—in your… Read More »
Are You Suffering From a Repetitive Strain Injury?
Repetitive strain injuries are among the most common types of injuries that workers face. In fact, repetitive strain injuries caused 34 percent of all workplace illnesses and injuries in 2012 according to a study published in Science Direct. A repetitive strain injury occurs when there is excessive wear and tear on a joint or… Read More »
Division of Marital Property: Jewelry
During Maryland divorce, all marital property must go through an equitable division. This means that marital property such as real estate, vehicles, furniture, and essentially all other belongings may be divided to some extent. While each party may not receive 50 percent of the property, everything can potentially be divided, including jewelry that was… Read More »
How To Reduce Stress During Probate
Probate, which is the legal process of the legal process of conveying assets from a deceased person to the heirs, does not have to be a massive headache. For many, however, it is just that. The many pitfalls of probate for an executor include wasted time and money, calls from creditors demanding payment, disgruntled… Read More »
How Elder Law Can Help You
Are you just now beginning to wonder how you will pay for long-term health care for a spouse whose health is declining? Is your estate in order or do you need to update your will or create a living trust? Is your elderly parent unable to make sound financial decisions, let alone care for… Read More »
What if You And Your Child’s Other Parent Both Die?
A Prince George’s County, Maryland, couple was killed by the driver of an SUV, who impatiently crossed the center yellow divider to pass two vehicles, then returned to the proper lane when it struck the couple’s car. The 31-year-old mother and 34-year-old-father left behind three young children. They were running an errand for some… Read More »
Workers Are Often Exposed to Dangerous and Unregulated Chemicals Daily
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) can proudly point to the drastic decline in workplace fatalities since the Administration was created in 1971. These days, around 4,500 workers are killed on the job every year, far fewer than the tens of thousands that perished fifty or more years ago. However, while 5,190 workers… Read More »
Fiduciary Duties: Buying and Selling Stock
According to Forbes, one of the most common mistakes made during estate administration is failing to buy or sell securities during a good market (bull market) or bad market (bear market). For estate administrators who do not have experience in the stock market, this duty can be particularly challenging. However, it is the estate… Read More »
Estate Planning for Minimizing Gift Taxation
Leaving behind money to your family, friends and other loved ones is a satisfying option for those with property to leave behind when they pass. However, for those with considerable assets, your property may be taxed heavily by the federal government if you do not take the appropriate estate planning steps to avoid excessive… Read More »
