As a person in Maryland gets older, they may start to think of who they want to inherit their assets after their death. While one may initially think of executing a will, the possibility of executing a trust should not be ignored. There is the myth that trusts are...
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Guardianships and how to avoid them
Fifteen minutes into the new Netflix show I Care a Lot is probably enough to make most Maryland residents feel queasy about the guardianship system across the country. When an elderly person is unable to make informed decisions about their health or finances, courts...
The process of helping a family member with special needs
The past year has shown a lot of people in America, including in Maryland, just how important it is to take care of each other. Plenty of people have needed help, in more ways than one. For families who care for a loved one who has special needs, taking care of...
Setting up your first will
There is no need to wait until a crisis occurs to start estate planning. One of the first steps to estate planning that even a young adult in Maryland can take is setting up a will. Young adults may want to consider the following recommendations when it comes to...
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....
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...
