The word “incapacitation” sounds frightening. Imagine lying in a bed and not being able to physically or mentally care for yourself or make decisions. That is a scary prospect, right? However, what’s even more frightening is being incapacitated and not having anyone with the legal authority to handle your finances or make medical decisions for … Read more
Elder care lawyers in Maryland work with families to prepare for any number of situations in the estate planning process. One circumstance which is especially relevant to elder care law is dementia. After all, Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia are almost exclusively conditions which appear or worsen with age. Along with the emotional turmoil … Read more
Wills and trust attorneys in Upper Marlboro, Prince George’s County, can tell you that there is little as frustrating (and potentially devastating!) as someone who waits until it’s “too late” to start the estate planning process. Mental decline is a common part of aging, and it is an unfortunate fact that when this decline starts … Read more
As a Maryland estate planning attorney, I meet with many people who do not know if they need a will, a trust or both. So, how do you know if you need a Trust instead of a simple Will? Many people assume that Revocable Living Trusts are only for the wealthy, but Revocable Living Trusts … Read more
One very important part of estate planning that is often overlooked is Incapacity or Disability Planning. Most people view estate planning as planning for what happens after you die. However, what would happen if you became mentally incapacitated? To take care of yourself and to maintain control of your financial affairs during a period of … Read more