Many adult children in Maryland choose to take care of their elderly parents, rather than hiring a caregiver or placing their parent in a nursing home. This may be done out of love and affection, and generally no money is exchanged between the adult child and their...
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Maryland Estate Planning Law Blog
Understanding advance directives in Maryland
An estate plan is more than a will. Though many Maryland residents have heard of or have executed last wills and testaments to direct the disposition of the property contained in their end-of-life estates, most people need more than just wills to ensure their...
Advice on estate planning
Planning for the future is an essential part of life, especially when you have loved ones to look after. By creating an estate plan, you can make sure that the people you care about are well taken care of long after you have passed away. In these times, it is more...
You do not need to be elderly to become incapacitated
When we think of estate planning, especially when it comes to advance directives that dictate what end-of-life care we want and who we want to make health care decisions on our behalf, we may think that we will only need to consider it when we are elderly. However, a...
When should you gift money or a house to your children?
Creating an estate plan is vital for parents seeking a smooth distribution of their property to their children while also making sure those assets are passed according to their wishes. Many only think about where their property goes when they die. Fewer people...
Estate planning when a loved one has Alzheimer’s
When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, it can be very stressful and upsetting. It is important, though, to try to stay calm in such situations and address important issues such as estate planning before your loved one’s health declines further....
What is the health care agent’s role in an advance directive?
In Maryland and across the United States, the current health care situation is bringing to light the critical importance of estate planning. People of all ages frequently ignore how their assets can be impacted by failing to have an estate plan and, along with that,...
Business as Usual during Unusual Times
In the short time before the announcement of a worldwide health emergency, Kandace L. Scherr, ESQ., managing partner at Frank, Frank & Scherr, LLC, had already decided that it was time to modernize operations. As lockdowns and shutdowns spread throughout the...
Estate planning changes and when to make them
There are certain changes that estate planners may wish to make to their estate plan and certain times to make those changes that estate planners should be familiar with. As life changes, so should the estate planner’s estate plan. Knowing when to update an estate...
Guardianship of a disabled person
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...
