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A Comprehensive Guide to Wills, Trusts, and Probate
Every person, no matter your age, should have a will or trust to ensure that your assets and property are handed down as you see fit. Without a will or a trust, the state of Maryland may end up distributing your assets according to the law versus according to your wishes.. Many people believe… Read More »
Signs That Your Parent Needs a Guardianship
As your parents age, you may realize that they seem to be more forgetful, such as forgetting to close the garage door, repeating stories, or not knowing what day of the week it is. These memory lapses often intensify over the years, and what begins as “senior moments” can quickly turn into full blown… Read More »
The New Maryland Spousal Effect Law – Changes You Need to Consider
A new law (Senate Bill 192/House Bill B99) also known as an Augmented Estate Law, was signed into law by Governor Hogan, and takes effect October 1st, 2020. This new law will likely have a profound impact on the finances of certain married couples, especially couples who have previous children, by another marriage. While… Read More »
What Happens if You Have an Accident With an Uninsured Driver
Driving is a privilege that may come with serious risks. Distracted driving and uninsured drivers are all too common. Wired estimates the average driver uses their phone for 88 percent of trips, despite research showing just how dangerous talking and texting on the phone is while driving. 80 percent of drivers also admit to… Read More »
What is Probate and Why Should I Care?
What is Probate and Why Should I Care? When an individual dies, unless, they have a trust, their assets first have to pass through probate before they can be transferred to beneficiaries. Probate is the legal process of validating a person’s will and making distribution pursuant to the terms of the will. During probate,… Read More »
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 »