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How do you know if you are working with qualified professionals?

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As a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, I must complete 36 hours of continuing legal education per year.  This is important because in Maryland there is no requirement that attorneys obtain continuing education credits.  Once an attorney passes the Bar, they never have to open a book again. With the changes in the laws that affect so many facets of our estate planning … [Read more...] about How do you know if you are working with qualified professionals?

Options for Paying for Long Term Care

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How to pay for long-term care is a question that keeps individuals up at night.  For certain families, there may be several options, for others, only one. Long-term care involves medical and non-medical care to people who have a chronic illness or disability. Most long-term care is to assist people with activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing, and using the bathroom. Long-term care … [Read more...] about Options for Paying for Long Term Care

Make Sure YOUR Estate Goes to the People You Love!

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Instead of the IRS, Probate Court or a Nursing Home. Attend a FREE SEMINAR to Find Out How a Proper Estate Plan Can Benefit Your Family... ...Seating is limited so follow the link to reserve yours today! Seminars … [Read more...] about Make Sure YOUR Estate Goes to the People You Love!

Insurance Can Play an Important Role in Estate Planning

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Over the 22 years of practicing law I have met with many people and have reviewed their financial affairs. Although I am not a financial advisor and I do not sell insurance, I believe insurance and financial planning play an important role in protecting you and your family. There are many types of insurance and I do not have enough time to provide a comprehensive overview of the ins and outs of … [Read more...] about Insurance Can Play an Important Role in Estate Planning

I have a Living Will, why do I need a Healthcare Power of Attorney?

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Knowing what your Healthcare Estate Planning Documents are and how they each play a vital role in the success of your plan is important.  In our firm we have a number of documents that we include in every estate planning package and there’s a very good reason for it.  You need each one. I have heard before, “I have a Living Will, why do I need a Healthcare Power of Attorney?”  A Living Will or … [Read more...] about I have a Living Will, why do I need a Healthcare Power of Attorney?

Medicaid – Long Term Care

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Last year, the Department of Health & Mental Hygiene and Department of Human Resources collaborated to develop strategies to address the delayed processing of long term care applications.  The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 lengthened the 36 month look-back period for initial long term care applications to 60 months prior to the month of the initial application.  This resulted in an increased … [Read more...] about Medicaid – Long Term Care