Articles - Chesapeake Wills & Trusts

Can I Create My Own DIY Trust in Maryland?

People look to trusts to enable them to avoid the often lengthy delays and fees of probate, to reduce taxes, and to protect their privacy, since wills are a matter of public record. Trusts can also enable a trustee to step in immediately without court intervention to...

How Difficult Is It to Contest a Trust in Maryland?

A trust is a valuable tool to take care of your family after you are gone. They enable you to avoid probate for the named assets, protect privacy, avoid certain fees and taxes, avoid lengthy delays, provide financial care for minor children and many other benefits....

Estate Planning After Divorce in Maryland: What to Update

When you are getting a divorce, it can seem like there are a million moving parts to manage at a time when you are emotionally drained. Child custody, property division, and reorganizing your life can be overwhelming. It can be easy for some critical concerns to fall...

Why Chesapeake Wills & Trusts Was Created — Maryland Estate Planning

Greg Jimeno of Chesapeake Wills &Trusts, an estate planning firm in Maryland, discusses the devastating experience his grandparents...

Testimonial: Don’t Cause Problems for Your Family by Procrastinating About Estate Planning

It's easy to procrastinate. But if you don't put things in order with proper estate planning, you will leave chaos for your loved ones, and your estate may not be distributed as you intended. It was important to our Maryland client to protect his loved ones from...

Why Should I Consider a Trust Instead of a Will?

Two of the most common estate planning tools are trusts and wills. While both serve as a secure way to provide for the management and distribution of your assets after your death, they are set up differently and operate in different ways. To understand why so many...

Clearing Up Common Misconceptions About Maryland Probate

At Chesapeake Wills and Trusts, we understand the confusion and misconceptions surrounding the probate process in Maryland. Many clients come to us with preconceived notions about probate that are often rooted in rumor. That’s understandable, because probate can be a...

What Steps Should I Take to Avoid Probate in Maryland?

Probate requirements date back to ancient property laws, designed to ensure that when someone passes away, their debts get paid properly and the right people receive the assets in the deceased person’s estate. However, fulfilling all those requirements takes many...

What Is a Trust?

Trusts are extremely useful tools that can be used to accomplish many different goals in estate planning. But they are artificial legal creations, and unless you work with them on a regular basis, they can be confusing. At Chesapeake Wills and Trusts, we believe...