by Greg Jimeno | Jan 5, 2024 | Estate Planning
Life is full of unexpected twists and turns. Whether you’re experiencing a joyful event like a new addition to the family or facing challenges such as a divorce, it’s natural to wonder if and how these changes affect your estate plan. At Chesapeake Wills...
by Greg Jimeno | Jan 3, 2021 | Estate Planning, Probate
Creating a will is incredibly important in Maryland. Common questions we get are, what happens if you die without a will? What are intestate succession laws in Maryland? What are the inheritance laws? First, be sure to check out our in-depth article on the probate...
by Greg Jimeno | Dec 27, 2020 | Estate Planning, Probate, Wills
A question asked all the time is, “What’s the difference between the Orphans’ Court and the Registrar Wills?” In most jurisdictions within the state of Maryland they’re actually in the same place, sometimes they even use the same office...
by Greg Jimeno | Sep 8, 2020 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Irrevocable Trust
One of the most common reasons to engage in estate and elder law planning is to preserve your assets while still qualifying for long term care benefits provided by Medicaid. Many individuals who are getting close to retirement age look for options, such as passing on...
by Greg Jimeno | Aug 25, 2020 | Estate Planning, Living Trust
A legal document that names what will happen to your assets after you pass away is an important part of the estate planning process. There are many different benefits associated with creating a trust and this article discusses three clear benefits about creating a...
by Greg Jimeno | Aug 13, 2020 | Estate Planning, Executor, Probate
In Maryland, as in many other states, probate refers to the legal proceedings that are initiated to administer a deceased individual’s estate. You could have been named as executor or personal representative of the estate through the decedent’s last will...