Maryland Estate Planning for Pets: Pet Trusts

I occasionally have clients inquire about making estate planning provisions for their pets. Under Maryland law this can be accomplished with the right estate plan. You can make provisions for your pet within your Maryland Last Will and Testament. Another approach is to create a Maryland Pet Trust. This type of trust is created specifically […]
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May, 04, 2016
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How to Revoke a Maryland Will

Before deciding to revoke a Will you should discuss the pros and cons with an experienced estate planning attorney. There are many good reasons to revoke a Will but this should almost always include replacing the Will with a new updated Will. Creating a new Will is an excellent way to revoke a prior Will. […]
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Sep, 28, 2015
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Maryland Estate Planning: Creating Estate Planning Documents such as Wills, Trusts, Durable Powers of Attorney & Advance Directives

Here are some good questions to ask an attorney when you are considering hiring that attorney to create an estate plan for you. These are questions that are sometimes asked of me and I have included my answers after each question. “How do you draft your estate planning documents?” I begin by learning what you […]
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Jul, 22, 2015
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Maryland Estate Planning Lawyer: Does a Maryland Will Dispose of All Assets?

No. A Will addresses only asserts that will pass through Maryland probate. These include assets that belong to you only and are not shared with another person. If property is owned jointly with another individual than that property may not be considered probate property. For example, if your house is titled as “joint owners with […]
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Apr, 14, 2015
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Baltimore, Maryland Estate Planning Attorney: Can a Will be Changed or Modified Years After it Was Created?

You can change your will at any time by signing an amendment known as a “codicil” or by having a new will prepared. Either a codicil or a new will must be executed with the same formal requirements under Maryland law as the original will. You should not attempt to change your existing will by […]
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Mar, 20, 2015
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Maryland Estate Planning Attorney: What if a Trust Does Not Indicate Whether it is Revocable or Irrevocable?

Under Maryland law, when a Trust is silent as to whether it can be revoked that Trust is usually found to be revocable. For a free, confidential conversation to discuss this and other estate planning matters, or to create your own estate plan, Trust and Will, contact Maryland estate planning attorney Stephen J. Reichert at […]
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Apr, 30, 2014
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Maryland Estate Planning Lawyer: Why Putting a Child on a Home Title Complicates an Estate Plan
Learn why putting a child on a home title complicates an estate plan. Article Here To discuss this and to create your own estate plan contact Maryland attorney Stephen J. Reichert: 410-299-4959, sreichert@reichertlegal.com or by clicking here.
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Jan, 10, 2014
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Maryland Estate Planning Lawyer: Best Ways to Give Money Tax Free

Making gifts during your lifetime can be an excellent way to distribute part of your estate now while reducing your tax liability. Creating a Will and Trusts are essential aspects of estate planning however creating a plan isn’t just about distributing your assets after you die. With thoughtful planning and guidance you may make gifts […]
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Sep, 28, 2013
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Columbia, Maryland Estate Planning: Where to File a Will in Columbia, Md. & Howard County

You Live in Maryland and Have a Will? Good news. Maryland, unlike many states, allows Wills to be filed with the county in which you live. As an estate planning attorney, I have encountered clients in Maryland who have failed (or their attorney failed) to file their Will with the county. This is a critical […]
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Jul, 08, 2013
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Maryland Estate Planning: Selecting a Trustee

Let’s start with the kinds of Trusts available to you. There are two general categories: • Testamentary Trusts, which are created under a Will • Non-Testamentary Trusts—Revocable (inter vivos) and Irrevocable Trusts—which are created outside of a Will The Testamentary Trust In the Testamentary Trust category, the Trustee you select begins to serve either during […]
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May, 15, 2013
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