Independent living is a goal that many Maryland individuals strive for as they transition from childhood into adulthood. While it is possible for most individuals to do this, those who suffer from mental and emotional diseases and disorders may not be able to provide...
Plan For The Future With Confidence
Plan For The Future With Confidence
Maryland Estate Planning Law Blog
Strategies for protecting your assets from Medicaid
Americans are living longer, which means long-term health care impacts are an essential part of estate planning. Long-term health care can be expensive, especially when provided through a nursing home. The Maryland Health Care Commission estimates those costs can vary...
How special needs trusts protect families
One of the most identifiable estate planning documents for Maryland residents is a will. Wills are legal documents that provide instructions on how individuals want their money and assets distributed when they pass away. Because of their broad recognition and general...
Worried about your parents? Talk to them about estate planning
Have you lost sleep lately because you’re worried about your parents’ estate plan or lack thereof? If so, you’re not alone. A lot of people are anxious about what will happen to their parents and their parents’ estate when the time comes. These aren’t selfish...
Don’t wait for a crisis to do estate planning
People often ignore the need for estate planning until something happens that makes it very clear how important it is. For instance, maybe they have been thinking about it for five years, but they’ve never done anything. Then they have a heart attack. They survive...
2 questions to ask when estate planning for college students
Graduating high school is an exciting occasion for many students. However, between celebrating their high school accomplishments and preparing for new experiences in higher education, college students should consider starting their estate plan. Most college students...
How to reduce estate taxes and preserve the family estate
Many people do not fully understand the importance of having an estate plan. These end-of-life legal documents collect a person’s property and assets, life insurance information, retirement plans, investment portfolios, and their will. A comprehensive estate plan...
Long-term health care is essential to estate planning
Not many people understand the importance of an estate plan. An estate plan enables an individual to determine what happens at the end of their life. An estate plan includes a will, insurance policies and long-term health care plans. According to the U.S. Department...
