It is important to know the power of attorney Maryland rules to ensure that you can make a comprehensive incapacity plan. Asset protection is a key part of your incapacity plan, and an experienced Annapolis attorney can provide you with help on making effective use of a power of attorney (POA) and other asset protection tools. When you create a power of attorney, you need to follow the … [Read more...] about Maryland Power of Attorney Rules
End-of-Life Planning: Estate Planning at its Core
"End-of-Life Planning: Estate Planning at its Core" by Attorney Colleen Sinclair Prosser Gasior (Audio) As estate planning attorneys, we do many things for clients, including: Helping clients plan for their disability by assigning an agent who will manage their assets and care for them when they are unable to do so themselves Provide guidance on what will happen with their worldly … [Read more...] about End-of-Life Planning: Estate Planning at its Core
Downsides to Guardianship
"Downsides to Guardianship" by Attorney Alexander Pagnotta Guardianship could become necessary under circumstances where a person becomes incapacitated and has made no advance plans regarding who will manage their affairs. Guardianship or conservatorships are formal legal processes that establish an officially-recognized relationship between an incapacitated person (a ward) and his guardian or … [Read more...] about Downsides to Guardianship
Selecting an Agent
Selecting an Agent by Attorney Laura T. Curry (Audio) Agents are arguably the most important people in our legal lives. They step in and make decisions for you when you are unable to act for yourself. They make financial decisions for you under a Financial Power of Attorney and make medical decisions for you when you aren’t able to act for yourself under a Healthcare Power of … [Read more...] about Selecting an Agent
Incapacity Planning
"Incapacity Planning" by Attorney Alexander M. Pagnotta (Audio) We don’t expect to become incapacitated. Nobody wants to be unable to manage their affairs. But, each year countless people become unable to manage them. For some, it’s a temporary illness or injury which removes their ability to function, such as a medical procedure. Others become unable to manage their own affairs due to … [Read more...] about Incapacity Planning
Is Estate Planning Important for Young Adults?
"Is Estate Planning Important for Young Adults" by Attorney Jon J. Gasior For many young adults, the consequences of not having an estate plan in place can be dire. Estate planning is not only tax and probate avoidance, but it is planning for lifetime and incapacity as well. One tragic case that many people are familiar with is that of Terry Schiavo. Terry Schiavo was a … [Read more...] about Is Estate Planning Important for Young Adults?
How To Create a Durable Power of Attorney
"How to Create a Durable Power of Attorney" by Attorney Nicole Livingston A durable power of attorney is a vital legal tool that you should use if you want to make a plan in case of incapacity. Suffering an incapacitating illness or injury could leave you without the ability to express your wishes on medical care and unable to manage your assets or make any of your own decisions. This could … [Read more...] about How To Create a Durable Power of Attorney
How to Create a Maryland Durable Power of Attorney (Audio)
"How to Create A Maryland Durable Power of Attorney" by Attorney Nicole Livingston … [Read more...] about How to Create a Maryland Durable Power of Attorney (Audio)
