Month: May 2021

In Maryland, any individual over the age of 18 who is legally competent can make a Last Will and Testament (“Will”). In order for a Will to be considered valid under Maryland law, it must be (i) in writing, (ii) signed by the person making the Will (the “testator”),...

Most people understand the importance of having a Will to handle the distribution of their assets upon death.  As described in our prior post ("Trust Basics"), when you use a Will as your primary estate planning tool, some of your assets have to pass through the...

Trusts can be an extremely useful and important part of your estate plan depending on your circumstances and needs. There are three parties to any trust.  First, the Grantor is the person who creates the trust and transfers property to the trust (also commonly...