Estate Administration: An Overview
Category: Maryland Estate Planning
June 17, 2020
A loved one passes away with a will in place, but now what? This is where estate administration begins with collecting and managing the estate, paying any debts and taxes, and distributing the remaining property to the heirs of the estate.
Learn more about this topic in this article, which outlines important information related to estate administration.
Understanding Maryland Intestate Succession and Assets
Category: Maryland Estate Planning
May 12, 2020
What happens to assets when someone dies without a will? Learn more about the intestate succession legal process and how it works in Maryland.
Maryland Estate Planning: What to Expect and Unique State Considerations
Category: Maryland Estate Planning
April 20, 2020
Estate planning is essential to understand as you age and acquire more assets. Get an overview of Maryland estate planning and unique state considerations to keep in mind.
Maryland Advance Directives: What You Need to Know and How a Lawyer Can Help
Category: Maryland Estate Planning
April 6, 2020
The last thing you’d want is not being able to make decisions about medical treatment for yourself. With that in mind, it’s always a good idea to prepare for exceptional times with a Maryland advance directive. This document, which can be formulated on your own or with a lawyer, speaks for you if you are unable to and ensures your personal beliefs will be respected.
What Happens if Someone Dies Without a Will?
Category: Maryland Estate Planning
July 5, 2018
The death of a loved one can be very traumatic. So when it comes time to handle their assets, you need to know how to proceed. If your loved one dies without a will, you may wonder what will happen to their estate. Today we’re going to walk you through what you need to know. […]
Singles & Spouses with No Will
Category: Maryland Estate Planning
June 7, 2018
Don’t have a will? Perhaps, you should know what will happen if you die without a will in Maryland. Specifically, if you are single or are married. Singles A single person in Maryland can come with many different types of scenarios with regards to their estate after they die. With Living Parents and no Descendants. […]
What is intestacy?
Category: Maryland Estate Planning
May 24, 2018
Very few people actually understand what will happen if they die without a will. There are many assumptions that people have about their estate. The biggest assumption is that everything will automatically pass to your spouse after you die. This is wrong. Even if you die without a will, Maryland has a default will for […]
Who can and should be a personal representative
Category: Maryland Estate Planning
May 17, 2018
Choosing a personal representative can be difficult. Anyone who is 18 years or older can be your personal representative. Who should be your personal representative is a different matter entirely. Choosing a personal representative There’s no doubt that for most married couples it should be your surviving spouse. However, the problem comes into play when […]
Types of Powers of Attorneys
Category: Maryland Estate Planning
May 3, 2018
There are several types of powers of attorneys. Power of Attorney Our office can help you decide on and draft the appropriate power of attorney for your situation. General Power of Attorney The first type is a general power of attorney. This power of attorney grants general powers to your agent in regards to your […]
Hire an Estate Attorney after these events
Category: Maryland Estate Planning
April 30, 2018
Waiting until your deathbed is too late to start planning your estate. This is something you should do right now to make sure your affairs are in order for your loved ones. Here, are several events in your life that might help you decide to finally work with an estate attorney. Five events that might […]
