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You’ve made big life changes. Whether it's marriage, a new child, or a career shift, updating your estate plan ensures it still fits your life. You deserve a plan that reflects where you are now, not where you were. Understand which documents to review After a major...
A Power of Attorney (POA) gives another person, called an agent, the legal right to act on someone else's behalf. In Maryland, the person who creates the POA, called the principal, decides how much power to give. The law allows the principal to limit the agent's...
When an individual passes away, their estate plan typically outlines the distribution of financial assets, real estate, and personal effects. But what becomes of their companion animals? In Maryland, pets are legally classified as property, yet they warrant far more...
A Qualified Terminable Interest Property (QTIP) trust lets you provide financial support for your surviving spouse and still control where your estate goes. This trust structure works well when you want to support a spouse while protecting long-term goals for children...
A guardianship petition is an action that requests the court to appoint someone to make decisions for a person who cannot manage personal or financial matters themselves. Sometimes, the person being subject to guardianship, or their family members, may believe the...
Estate planning isn’t something that most adults look forward to taking care of, but it’s necessary if you want to have a say in your final affairs. There are several components of estate planning that you need to be prepared to set up. Taking your time to get...
Long-term care planning affects more than just the person who needs care—it impacts the entire family. It's important to understand how these decisions can change relationships and dynamics within the household. Planning ahead for long-term care reduces stress, but it...
If you’re thinking about applying for Medicaid to help pay for long-term care in Maryland, you’ll want to understand how gifting assets could affect your eligibility. Medicaid looks closely at financial transactions, especially gifts, made within a specific time...
When someone passes away, some assets go through a legal process called probate, while others pass directly to beneficiaries. Knowing the difference can help families avoid delays and unexpected costs. What are probate assets? Probate assets are those that must go...
A power of attorney (POA) gives someone legal authority to act on your behalf. Many people think one POA is enough, but that is not always the case. Having more than one POA can help protect your interests and ensure that the right people manage your affairs....