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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 »
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 It’s difficult to answer this question because funeral homes do not publish their prices online or anywhere else.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 »