Can I Put My House in a Trust?

by DKurfiss | Apr 1, 2026 | Trusts

The short answer to this question is yes, in many cases, Marylanders can put their house in a trust. The next question, then, becomes, should I put my house in a trust? If you own a home in Maryland, it’s not just where you lay your head. It’s an asset, and for many...

Can I Create My Own DIY Trust in Maryland?

by DKurfiss | Jul 11, 2025 | Trusts

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?

by DKurfiss | Jul 3, 2025 | Trusts, Estate Planning, Irrevocable Trust, Living Trust, Revocable Living Trust, Revocable Trust

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....

Why Chesapeake Wills & Trusts Was Created — Maryland Estate Planning

by DKurfiss | May 18, 2025 | Estate Planning, Irrevocable Trust, Living Trust, Revocable Living Trust, Revocable Trust, Trustee, Trusts

https://chesapeakewillsandtrusts.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/why-cwt-created.mp4 Greg Jimeno of Chesapeake Wills &Trusts, an estate planning firm in Maryland, discusses the devastating experience his grandparents had with estate planning, — and how that...

Why Should I Consider a Trust Instead of a Will?

by Greg Jimeno | Jul 31, 2024 | Wills, Trusts

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...

What Is a Trust?

by Greg Jimeno | Jul 3, 2024 | Trusts

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...