by Greg Jimeno | Dec 19, 2019 | Estate Planning, Personal Representative, Wills
Many people are under the impression that a will is unnecessary, particularly if they assume that they do not have valuable or enough assets. The truth is that everyone needs a will, and creating one now makes things easier for your beneficiaries. Creating a will in...
by Greg Jimeno | Dec 3, 2019 | Estate Planning, Wills
The Orphan’s Court in Maryland reviews wills to determine whether or not they are in compliance with state laws. A will is legally valid when it meets all the terms and requirements of Maryland law. In the event that this analysis finds that the will was...
by Greg Jimeno | Nov 5, 2019 | Estate Planning, Revocable Living Trust
Whether or not a revocable living trust is the right tool for you depends on your desires, needs, goals, exposure to estate tax and liabilities and capabilities. One of the most common misconceptions around using a living trust in Maryland is that creating a revocable...
by Greg Jimeno | Oct 10, 2019 | Estate Planning, Living Trust
Establishing a living trust in Maryland is a task undertaken by people who intend to transfer ownership of their assets and properties such that this can be more effectively distributed to beneficiaries or heirs after they passed away. Can Revocable Trusts Be...
by Greg Jimeno | Sep 26, 2019 | Estate Planning, Personal Representative
As a beneficiary of a recently opened Maryland estate, there’s no doubt that you will have questions about the important role that a personal representative plays in closing out the estate and getting paid for his or her time. These fees are in addition to fees to...
by Greg Jimeno | Aug 29, 2019 | Elder Law, Power of Attorney
Talking about your long-term care wishes and your money can be difficult enough, but when these come up in the context of helping a family member who is suffering from memory loss, time is of the essence. The development of Alzheimer’s disease can have many...
by Greg Jimeno | Aug 14, 2019 | Estate Planning, Wills
As a person creating your estate planning documents, you have a vested interest in ensuring that there are limited chances for someone to challenge the validity of these documents in the future. It’s important to remember when working with a knowledgeable...
by Greg Jimeno | Jul 31, 2019 | Probate, Wills
If you are planning to serve as the personal representative for another person’s estate, you should be prepared for each of the steps of probate. The probate process in Maryland could last anywhere from 6 to 9 months. However, this can be extended depending on...
by Greg Jimeno | Jul 16, 2019 | Estate Planning, Trusts
If you’ve previously established a trust with the help of a Maryland estate planning lawyer, you might be curious about the process of revoking that trust. Just as the details of creating and funding the trust are very important for this vehicle to be legally valid,...
by Greg Jimeno | Jun 18, 2019 | Estate Planning, Power of Attorney
Are you thinking about putting together a power of attorney in Maryland? Or have you been advised by someone that this is an important document to help protect your future? A power of attorney within the state of Maryland can be either limited or general in nature and...
