What Should I Do with My Estate Plan If One of My Children Provides Most of the Caregiving?
In many instances, most of the caregiving may fall to one of your children. This could be due to several circumstances, most often proximity. If you are in this situation, you may have asked yourself how to fairly acknowledge the caregiving load one child has carried over another. Here are some strategies to consider […]
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- Jul, 11, 2024
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Ways to Avoid Disputes Over Family Heirlooms
Family heirlooms can create problems among family members after a loved one has passed away. Even if the deceased had a will or trust in place, these documents may not address specific items, leaving family members the task of dividing up heirlooms fairly. This post explores ways to avoid disputes over family heirlooms. If […]
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- Oct, 05, 2023
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Best Ways to Preemptively Avoid a Will Contest
While anyone can contest your will after you have passed away, there are several things you can do to prevent them from succeeding. The first and best way to avoid a will contest is to establish a trust. This is the most common way to avoid probate and to make contesting a will difficult. […]
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- Sep, 20, 2023
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Can a Will Be Signed or Changed By Someone with Dementia?
One common question we receive is whether a person with dementia may sign or update their last will and testament. For a will to be considered valid, the signee must have “testamentary capacity.” In other words, a person must be mentally competent enough to understand the implications of what they are signing. For a person […]
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- Jul, 14, 2023
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Maryland Estate Planning Terms Defined
If you’re new to estate planning, you might feel overwhelmed. Any legal process can feel intimidating. In this post we will briefly define several key terms to give you a broader understanding of the subject so that, when you do decide to put an estate plan in place, you will have a better foundation. […]
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- Apr, 04, 2023
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What Happens to Your Mail After You Die?
Unless the Post Office is informed of a person’s death, mail will continue to be delivered to the decedent’s address. If you are the Personal Representative (or Executor), it will be necessary to continue receiving mail until all financial or business matters have been settled. However, a time will come when you will want to […]
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- Mar, 09, 2023
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What Are the Inheritance Rights of Adopted and Step-Children in Maryland?
In the state of Maryland, adoptive children lose all inheritance rights from their biological parents but gain full inheritance rights from their adoptive parents. If an adopted child is left out of a will, Maryland’s intestacy laws are used to determine the adoptive child’s share. Step-children do not acquire inheritance rights from their adoptive […]
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- Mar, 03, 2023
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Why You Should Talk to Your Parents About Estate Planning
Estate planning is something many families are inclined to put off however careful planning for the future can protect property and assets, as well as loved ones. An estate plan is not simply a matter of drafting a will; it is also a kindness to the surviving family members because it can relieve stress, help […]
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- Oct, 14, 2022
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What Is a Surviving Spouse Entitled to Receive Under Maryland’s Elective Share Statute?
Maryland’s Elective Share Statute was designed to prevent a surviving spouse from being disinherited. House Bill 99, signed by Governor Hogan in 2019, expanded the assets included in calculating what a surviving spouse could inherit. Under the previous bill, only probate assets were subject to the elective share statute. Under the augmented statute, non-probate […]
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- Sep, 14, 2022
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What New Parents Need to Know About Estate Planning?
While assembling a new crib or changing diapers, estate planning is probably the farthest thing from your mind. However, life’s busyness does not diminish the importance of making sure your family has everything they need in case something unfortunate were to happen to you. Where should you start? Begin with your living documents. […]
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- Aug, 12, 2022
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