"Estate Planning in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter" by Attorney Jon Gasior (Audio) Recently, my son and I have been reading the Harry Potter books together. As I explore the wizarding world, I cannot help but notice some estate planning and estate administrations lessons throughout the book. There are also stark differences between “Wizard law” and Maryland Law. As fans of the series fans … [Read more...] about Estate Planning in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Can I Handle the Duties of an Executor?
"Can I Handle the Duties of an Executor?" by Attorney Alex Pagnotta (Audio) There are many duties that must be fulfilled when named Personal Representative, or executor, of a Will. If someone you care about has passed away and the Will named you as executor, you want to think carefully about whether you are able to fulfill the role or if you should decline. Most individuals who have been … [Read more...] about Can I Handle the Duties of an Executor?
Why You May Need More than a Simple Will
When most people think about estate planning, they focus first on the creation of a Last Will and Testament. Your Will may continue to serve as the foundation for your estate plan as it grows; however, at some point that simple Will may not be enough to protect you, your assets, and your loved ones. The best way to know if you need to incorporate additional tools and strategies into your estate … [Read more...] about Why You May Need More than a Simple Will
Estate Planning for Young Adults
There is a common misconception that not everyone needs an estate plan. Oftentimes, their reasoning is that they may be too young, or don’t have enough assets to plan for. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Every adult needs an estate plan regardless of their age or assets. Let me demonstrate with a few examples. Michael is 19 years old. He is unmarried, has no children and owns a … [Read more...] about Estate Planning for Young Adults
Can I Contest My Father’s Will?
"Can I Contest My Father’s Will?" by Attorney Jon J. Gasior (Audio) No matter how old you are, the loss of a parent is never easy to accept. If you recently lost your father, you are undoubtedly going through a period of grief and heightened emotions. At the same time, there are practical and legal issues relating to your father’s death that must also be addressed. At the top of that list is … [Read more...] about Can I Contest My Father’s Will?
