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Home / Archives for Funeral Planning

The Importance of Funeral Pre-Planning

November 18, 2020 by Jon J. Gasior, Estate Planning Attorney

No one likes to think about death or making final arrangements for themselves or a loved one, which is why the importance of funeral pre-planning is often ignored. However, pre-planning your funeral may be one of the biggest comforts you can give your family at the time of your death.  When deciding whether or not pre-planning your funeral is right for you, there are three important benefits to … [Read more...] about The Importance of Funeral Pre-Planning

Filed Under: Funeral Planning, General Tagged With: funeral planning

How Can I Sell My Burial Plot?

March 5, 2020 by Alexander M. Pagnotta, Estate Planning Attorney

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As part of the estate planning process, many of us consider purchasing a burial plot in order to help ease our families with making difficult decisions regarding final disposition. Some of us already have burial plots that have been passed down through the generations as our grandparents bought plots for the entire family. However, situations such as divorce, family disputes, changes in religious … [Read more...] about How Can I Sell My Burial Plot?

Filed Under: Estate Administration, Funeral Planning

Planning for the Unexpected

March 14, 2019 by Colleen Sinclair Prosser, Estate Planning Attorney

"Planning for the Unexpected" by Attorney Colleen Sinclair Prosser (Audio) Death tends to be unexpected. Whether a death is sudden or a result of a long illness, it is best to plan as much as possible for the unexpected.  Our law firm helps people plan for death by creating comprehensive estate planning documents such as wills, trusts and power of attorneys.  I also encourage my clients to plan … [Read more...] about Planning for the Unexpected

Filed Under: Funeral Planning

The Importance of Funeral Pre-Planning

August 7, 2014 by Sinclair Prosser Gasior

  The importance of funeral pre-planning is often ignored. No one likes to think about death or making final arrangements for themselves or a loved one.  However, pre-planning your funeral may be one of the biggest comforts you can give your family at the time of your death.  When deciding whether or not pre-planning your funeral is right for you, there are three important factors to take into … [Read more...] about The Importance of Funeral Pre-Planning

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Funeral Planning, Life Insurance Tagged With: Cremation, Funeral life Insurance Policy, The Maryland Cremation Society

Funeral Preplanning (Audio)

July 29, 2014 by Sinclair Prosser Gasior

  "Funeral Preplanning" by Attorney Colleen Sinclair Prosser … [Read more...] about Funeral Preplanning (Audio)

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Funeral Planning, Joint Tenancy, Life Insurance, Living Trusts, Trusts, Wills Tagged With: Funeral Expenses, Funeral LIfe Insurance, http://www.cremationservicesmaryland.com/, Powers of Attorney, Revocable Living Trust

Listen to “Your Estate Matters” tomorrow morning (Tuesday) @ 8:50 a.m. on WNAV Radio

December 30, 2013 by Sinclair Prosser Gasior

  Make sure to tune in to WNAV Radio on 1430 AM or 99.9 FM on Tuesday mornings at 8:50 a.m.  for YOUR ESTATE MATTERS!  Attorneys Colleen Sinclair Prosser and Nicole Livingston relate cutting edge estate planning information.  The topic tomorrow is "New Year Resolution" by Attorney Colleen Sinclair Prosser … [Read more...] about Listen to “Your Estate Matters” tomorrow morning (Tuesday) @ 8:50 a.m. on WNAV Radio

Filed Under: Beneficiary Designations, Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Funeral Planning, Healthcare Directives, Life Insurance, Living Trusts, Trusts, Wills Tagged With: Incapacity Planning, Inheritance Planning, Living Wills, Medical Directive, Powers of Attorney, Revocable Living Trust

The Importance of Using LIfe Insurance in an Estate Plan

November 25, 2013 by Sinclair Prosser Gasior

Life insurance is a unique asset.  Because of its tax-favored benefits, it can be used to solve some of life’s perplexing financial problems.  Most people regard life insurance as a “protective” asset, and it is indeed one of the very best assets to protect against potential losses.  But life insurance is also a major planning asset to develop and implement your financial and estate plan. When … [Read more...] about The Importance of Using LIfe Insurance in an Estate Plan

Filed Under: Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Funeral Planning, Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), Life Insurance, Probate, Taxes Tagged With: Asset Protection, Estate Taxes, Executor, Inheritance Planning

The Importance of Life Insurance in an Estate (Audio) YOUR ESTATE MATTERS

November 21, 2013 by Sinclair Prosser Gasior

  "The Importance of Life Insurance in an Estate" by Attorney Colleen Sinclair Prosser … [Read more...] about The Importance of Life Insurance in an Estate (Audio) YOUR ESTATE MATTERS

Filed Under: Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Funeral Planning, Life Insurance, Personal Representative Tagged With: Estate Plans that Work, Executor, life insurance

The Civil Marriage Protection Act

October 25, 2013 by Sinclair Prosser Gasior

  The Civil Marriage Protection Act came into effect in Maryland on January 1, 2013.   The act recognizes the marriage of same sex couples.  The passing of the act has an automatic impact on how same sex couples handle estate planning and the estate administration process.  Prior to the Act, married couples were treated very differently from couples of the same sex but this has now … [Read more...] about The Civil Marriage Protection Act

Filed Under: Domestic Partners, Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Funeral Planning, Healthcare Directives, Personal Representative, Planning for Minor Children, Probate, Probate avoidance, Wills Tagged With: Estate Taxes, Incapacity Planning, Inheritance Planning, Living Wills, Medical Directive, Powers of Attorney, Same Sex Couples, The Civil Marriage Protection Act

YOUR ESTATE MATTERS – Audio “The Civil Marriage Protection Act”

October 23, 2013 by Sinclair Prosser Gasior

  "The Civil Marriage Protection Act" by Attorney Colleen Sinclair Prosser … [Read more...] about YOUR ESTATE MATTERS – Audio “The Civil Marriage Protection Act”

Filed Under: Domestic Partners, Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Funeral Planning, Healthcare Directives, Personal Representative, Probate, Probate avoidance, Wills Tagged With: Civil Marriage Protection Act, Estate Taxes, Incapacity Planning, Inheritance Tax, Living Wills, Medical Directive, Powers of Attorney, Same Sex Couples

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