Estate planning, with or without a lawyer, can be a little overwhelming. For an estate planning attorney in Maryland, there are plenty of questions which come up again and again. Take a look at the list below, and maybe you’ll get some of yours answered: 1. Do I really need an estate plan if I … Read more
The person whom trust and estates attorneys have long referred to as the “executor” has now been given an alternative name when managing your estate. Known as the “personal representative”, this person is appointed by either the person doing the estate planning or by the courts when there was no one named in a will. The personal … Read more
There are many reasons why clients here in Maryland choose to revoke a will. Family circumstances change, financial situations change, even minds get changed. An estate planning or wills and trusts lawyer can help you determine when it is appropriate to revoke a will, as well as what happens next. There are some common questions … Read more
Wills and trusts lawyers in Maryland see just about every circumstance which results from a parent’s death. Some siblings handle the wills and trusts administration (or estate distribution) gracefully and with dignity, while others turn to squabbling and pettiness. When we work with our clients, they are often very concerned about how to treat their … Read more
When you think of Generation X, what comes to mind? Many of us in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties fondly remember things like flannel shirts, grunge music, and movies like Reality Bites. Our vision of the generation which followed the Baby Boomers is firmly frozen in time. But, Generation X is all grown up now, … Read more
No matter how much you love your pets and feel they are “part of the family,” they are generally seen as property by Maryland courts and are therefore treated accordingly. This can cause some concern for pet owners who want to ensure their pets are well-cared-for and able to transition as smoothly as possible after … Read more
A divorce in Maryland, and beyond has some interesting ramifications for an estate planning lawyer. While your will, trust, and medical directives may not be the first things that come to mind during the often heart-wrenching process of divorce, they are something that truly needs to be considered. ‘Til Death Do Us Part You undoubtedly … Read more
The idea of a guardianship or conservatorship really came before the mainstream population a few years ago when pop idol Britney Spears seemed to have an emotional breakdown right in front of the public eye. At that time, her father was named as her conservator. The term sounds like a babysitter, at best, or like … Read more
There are several aspects of estate planning in Maryland that are less than fun, and that means that a lot of people choose to put the process off indefinitely. There’s the need to gather a lot of documentation together, pay for an estate planning attorney, and not insignificantly, to contemplate one’s own death. Adult children … Read more
Elder law attorneys in Upper Marlboro, Prince George’s County, focus on bridging the generations, and because of that, we understand many of the nuances that create a disconnect between adult children and their aging parents. One major issue can be that of finances. In the older generation, it is still considered fairly taboo to discuss … Read more