What Are the Benefits and Drawbacks of a Living Trust?
Category: Maryland Estate Planning,Uncategorized
November 28, 2022
There are many options in estate planning that allow someone to remain in control of how their money will be distributed. One of these is a living trust, a type of arrangement between a grantor, trustee, and beneficiaries. Because of the perceived advantages of this option, living trusts remain an ideal choice for people with […]
Intestate: What It Means and How It Works
Category: Maryland Estate Planning,Uncategorized
October 26, 2022
When a person dies without a will, they are said to have died “intestate.” This means that state law will determine how the person’s property is distributed, which can be a problem if the deceased person’s wishes are not in line with state law. Understandably, many people want to avoid the intestate succession process if […]
What Are Advance Medical Directives and why they are Important?
Category: Uncategorized
October 24, 2022
Most of us like to think that we will stay healthy forever. So, we don’t like to think about what we would do if we had to make a tough health care decision. And for this reason, very few people have prepared an advance medical directive. But writing an advance medical directive is a good […]
Can I become a U.S. citizen through marriage?
Category: Uncategorized
October 3, 2022
You couldn’t be blamed for being skeptical about the possibility of becoming a U.S. citizen through marriage. It’s a common joke in popular media, and often portrayed as a kind of “backdoor” method to citizenship, but that is certainly not the case. The U.S has no wish to keep married couples separate simply because one […]
What You Need to Know When Facing Prosecution for Criminal Activity
Category: Uncategorized
October 2, 2022
Facing charges and arrest for alleged criminal activity is a terrifying position to be in — unfortunately, when you’re under extreme stress and facing intimidation from law enforcement, it’s easy to make mistakes and accidentally act against your own best interests. Are you facing prosecution for criminal activity? Knowing what to do and how to […]
Recovering Lost Wages Due to an Accident
Category: Uncategorized
October 1, 2022
Falling victim to an accident can cause devastating damage. Apart from potentially life-changing injuries, you also have to deal with lost wages. When this happens to you, you might have trouble making ends meet. For this reason, it’s crucial to work with an experienced personal injury lawyer to learn your rights. An attorney will help […]
What to do if a parent is violating a custody agreement
Category: Uncategorized
September 30, 2022
You’ve gone through a separation from your partner and managed to come to an amicable agreement on the custody of your children that’s been approved by the court. Then, your partner begins violating that agreement. Maybe they’ve been regularly late dropping them off for scheduled visitation or refusing to pay for the child’s education. Violation […]
Understanding the Different U.S. Visa Types
Category: Uncategorized
September 28, 2022
Many visas are possible for those wanting to live and work in the U.S. through legal immigration. Whether it’s short-term or long-term (permanent residency), the visa will help classify your status. The application process may differ for each, but it’s best to know what type of visa you fit in before getting to the next […]
What are Maryland’s cannabis/marijuana laws?
Category: Uncategorized
September 27, 2022
While the federal government still considers cannabis to be a Schedule 1 controlled substance, meaning that it has no currently accepted use, medical or otherwise, Maryland has been steadily loosening its cannabis laws for several years. In fact, Maryland is widely considered to be moving to full recreational cannabis use sometime in the near future, […]
Recovering Lost Wages Due to an Accident
Category: Uncategorized
September 27, 2022
Falling victim to an accident can cause devastating damage. Apart from potentially life-changing injuries, you also have to deal with lost wages. When this happens to you, you might have trouble making ends meet. For this reason, it’s crucial to work with an experienced personal injury lawyer to learn your rights. An attorney will help […]
