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In Maryland, a “Will” is a written document taking effect at your death with instructions specifying the management & distribution of your estate.

May 27, 2019

You Can’t Rely on One Document to Do Everything

One of the most common estate planning mistakes involves relying solely on one document such as a Power of Attorney or Last Will & Testament.
February 24, 2019

Choosing a Beneficiary

Planning for a future after you die is never fun, but it is one of the best ways we can protect and help the ones we love. Selecting the correct beneficiaries of your estate is a task nobody relishes, but it is nonetheless important.
January 17, 2019

The Importance of Reviewing Assets & Estate Planning Documents Post-Divorce

Are you divorced or in the middle of a divorce proceeding? If so, you should review your estate planning documents, ownership titles on your assets and named beneficiaries.
January 15, 2019

An Overview of the Maryland Estate Tax

Like its Federal Counterpart, the Maryland Estate Tax (MET) is not collected from every estate passing assets through probate.
August 30, 2018

Common Misconceptions About Estate Planning

Failing to have a Will or a Trust highlights misconceptions that continue to exist about Elder and Estate Law. Planning for the future now will provide priceless comfort and security for your loved ones after your death.
February 9, 2018

Understanding Contract Provisions as a Component of an Estate Plan

Reviewing contracts that control our accounts and asking questions about those agreements has become a necessary component of estate planning.
August 26, 2013

Estate Planning Lessons From The Boss

Estate and “death tax” planning must be undertaken in a way that also educates the client. In this way, the client understands the applicable laws, how those laws will impact their ultimate goals or how they may lower or increase the potential taxes occasioned at death.