Most people in Maryland create an estate plan so that their wealth can go where they want it to go after they die. For many people, that’s to family members whom they care about. Here are some tips to increase the odds that the money you leave your loved ones won’t be...
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Maryland Estate Planning Law Blog
The role of an elder law attorney
Elder law attorneys can be a valuable asset for Maryland families with older loved ones who need legal help. They can commonly advise on estate planning issues, will updates, designating power of attorney, or even finding a reputable nursing home facility in some...
Are transfer on death options a way to escape probate?
Probate could take more time than heirs expected, leaving many waiting for funds that could cover significant life expenses. Estate planners may worry about how much time, cost, and stress might burden beneficiaries, so they could explore transfer on death (TOD)...
Paying for long-term care
As you get older, you realize just how challenging affording certain care and various needs becomes, especially if you are living on a retirement pension or another standard and set income. If you are living in Maryland and planning for long-term care for yourself or...
Plan your estate to benefit your family
If you're creating a will, it may be beneficial to meet with an estate attorney and accountant to sort through complicated estate planning issues. You want to make sure your family benefits from your estate rather than losing property to taxes or estranged relatives....
How to develop an excellent Medicaid asset protection plan
Many individuals receive assistance by qualifying for Medicaid. If you need to do so, it is important to note that there are requirements you will have to meet. In Maryland, a single applicant can't have monthly assets below $2,500. If you're married, your asset total...
Estate planning and blended families
Blended families are becoming more common in Maryland and across the United States, which is creating some new concerns when it comes to certain issues. For example, estate planning is more complicated for blended families than for traditional ones. Thinking through...
Eligibility for Medicaid in Maryland
Most people in Maryland have probably heard of Medicaid, but very few citizens of the state fully understand how the program works and how a person can obtain benefits. Understanding the basics of Medicaid eligibility can be an important first step in creating an...
Charley Pride’s son files suit to contest will
Creating a will is one part of the estate planning process and is often considered the most important part of getting your affairs in order. When someone dies with a will in place, it is assumed that the estate plan documents will be able to settle any disputes that...
How can I convince a loved one to make an estate plan?
After all of things that have happened over the past year and a half, the one thing that most of us have come to the realization of is that we all need an estate plan. And, we need one now. Unfortunately, not everyone in our family may have discovered this, so many of...
