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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?

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!

What’s so bad about Probate?

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Probate is a legal process in Maryland by which property in your individual name gets to your beneficiaries.  You often hear that Probate is something to be avoided, but why?  What’s so bad about Probate?  In order to understand why you should avoid Probate, let me give you a brief summary of the requirements of opening an estate in Maryland. When a person dies in Maryland and he or she leaves … [Read more...] about What’s so bad about Probate?

Considerations about Joint Tenancy

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Have you ever had a neighbor or a friend tell you to make it simple and just add your child's name to the deed of your house?  When you die the home will pass automatically to the child without the need for probate.  Well that is true.  If you add your child to the title of your house as a joint tenant with rights of survivorship at your death, your home will immediately transfer to your child and … [Read more...] about Considerations about Joint Tenancy

How to Be the Best Executor that You Can Be

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Have you been chosen to serve as a loved one’s executor?  With this honor comes many responsibilities.  It’s important to make sure that you handle all of the estate affairs with care. Take a look at some of the tips below on how to be the best executor possible.  If you have additional questions about your duties at executor, meet with an estate planning attorney. Follow all of the … [Read more...] about How to Be the Best Executor that You Can Be