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When a loved one passes away, emotions can run high. This stress often leads to conflict among relatives when settling the estate. In Maryland, disagreements over an estate can slow down the division of assets. These fights can also lead to high legal costs and hurt...
Losing a family member is emotionally difficult. Maryland’s probate process can make it even harder. That’s because an estate has to go through a probate, which is a public court process that validates the will and legally passes the property to the heirs. Probate can...
Choosing someone to have your power of attorney is one of the most important decisions in estate planning. The person you choose as the agent may one day make financial and healthcare decisions if you cannot do so. The wrong choice can cause family conflict and legal...
It is with great sadness and deep regret that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of our colleague, Jim Walsh, over the weekend. For over 30 years, Jim proudly served the Maryland community through his own private law practice centered around estate planning...
Caring for a disabled family member often involves thinking far beyond the present. While meeting daily needs is important, your family may also worry about what will happen in the future. Your needs for housing, health care and financial support may change over time....
In Maryland, estate planning is simply about choosing a will versus a trust. Rather it is about using them as a team. While many people view these documents as competing options, they actually serve entirely different, complementary functions. The most robust...
When an adult family member can no longer make informed health care decisions, families often feel pressure to act quickly. In Maryland, a court can appoint a guardian of the person to help with decisions. This role is different from a guardian of the property, who...
A power of attorney is a powerful legal document that can grant someone the authority to manage your financial, medical and legal affairs. Therefore, there are certain things that you, the principal or grantor of the decision-making power, needs to be aware of before...
Planning for the future often means thinking about more than who receives your property. You may also care about how much information becomes available to others after your death. If privacy matters to you, a revocable living trust may help. In Maryland, the Register...
Health changes can reshape daily life in unexpected ways. These shifts often introduce new realities that influence how care and support develop over time. If you are starting to think about future care, you may also consider how those needs could affect your family....