What Happens When a Maryland Trustee Passes Away?
The governing documents established at the creation of the trust determine what happens if the role of trustee is vacated for any reason. This includes the trustee’s decision to step out of the role, a legal conflict in which the court determines the trustee needs to...
Understanding Advanced Healthcare Directives After a Cancer Diagnosis
Realizing that you’ve just been diagnosed with a serious medical condition can be an overwhelming prospect. There are many things to think about when it comes to protecting yourself and your family during this challenging time. Don’t neglect the opportunity to create...
Did You Fund Your Trust Properly?
The establishment of a revocable living trust in Maryland is an important first step in protecting the interests of you your family and ensuring that your assets are as protected as possible. However, there is a common misunderstanding that creating a revocable living...
Is Your Financial Support Plan in Place for Your Spouse?
If you created a will that gifts some assets to your children or grandchildren but haven’t taken the time to determine what’s in the best interest for you and your spouse in retirement, you’re not done planning. The loss of a spouse can be a devastating and...
Four Steps to Creating a Will in Maryland
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...
For What Reasons Can Someone Challenge My Maryland Will?
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...
What to Know About Using a Revocable Trust in Maryland
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...
What Occurs When a Living Trust in Maryland Is Contested?
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...