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History of a Last Will and Testament

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  The idea of a last will and testament is one that dates back to ancient Rome. The laws governing wills in the United States arose out of English common law. The concept was very clear to the Romans, and then to the English. A person has certain property rights in both land and personal possessions. With death being an inevitability of life, these cultures recognized the need to provide for a … [Read more...] about History of a Last Will and Testament

Do You Have a Valid Will

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    Wills come in all shapes, sizes and language.  Each attorney has a certain style of how they write a will.  It is not so much what the document says that determines whether it is a valid instrument, but how the document is executed.  Each state, including Maryland, has requirements as to how a will must be executed in order for it to be a valid last will and testament. The requirements for a … [Read more...] about Do You Have a Valid Will

Don’t forget to tune in today to WNAV Radio on 1430 AM or 99.9 FM @ 3:50 to listen to YOUR ESTATE MATTERS

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   Don't forget to tune in today to WNAV Radio on 1430 AM or 99.9 FM @ 3:50 to listen to  Attorney Colleen Sinclair Prosser discuss "Do You Have a Valid Will" on YOUR ESTATE MATTERS … [Read more...] about Don’t forget to tune in today to WNAV Radio on 1430 AM or 99.9 FM @ 3:50 to listen to YOUR ESTATE MATTERS

Ongoing Battle for Thomas Kincaid’s Estate

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The Battle over Thomas Kinkade's Estate is a classic example of the importance of having regular estate plan reviews and updates.  Change of life circumstances, such as divorce, demands close scrutiny of distributions and beneficiary designations.   http://www.forbes.com/sites/deborahljacobs/2012/08/22/in-battle-for-thomas-kinkade-estate-girlfriend-doesnt-have-a-prayer/. … [Read more...] about Ongoing Battle for Thomas Kincaid’s Estate