"Is Probate in Maryland Always Required?" by Attorney Colleen Sinclair Prosser (please click on link for full article) Many people are under the impression that assets are immediately transferred to your heirs after you die if you use a last will and testament to state your final wishes. In reality, the heirs do not receive their inheritances right away because the will is admitted to … [Read more...] about Is Probate in Maryland Always Required?
Is Probate in Maryland always required? (Audio)
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Upcoming FREE Continuing Education Seminar for Licensed Professionals
Sinclair Prosser Gasior is pleased to present A Free Continuing Education event sponsored by the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys “Wills and the Probate Process” What is a Will? What is Probate? What Happens to My Assets? Who is in Charge of My Estate and Family? Understand the Importance of Planning and Its Effects on the Family and the Distribution of Assets Examine the … [Read more...] about Upcoming FREE Continuing Education Seminar for Licensed Professionals
Free Estate Planning Seminars Next Week! Register now!
The estate planning seminars establishes the necessary components of an effective estate plan. The seminar is presented in a case study format profiling the life of Bill and Mary Jones. Several scenarios are used to relay the impact of estate planning issues relating to probate, disability due to incompetence, protection of government benefits for special needs loved ones, second marriages, … [Read more...] about Free Estate Planning Seminars Next Week! Register now!
A Life Estate Deed Can Be an Important Tool in Medicaid Planning
A particular type of Life Estate Deed can be an important tool in estate planning and Medicaid eligibility. The titling of property is a large component of your estate planning which should be discussed when meeting with an attorney. Often, your primary home is the first to be examined. How do you currently hold title to your house? There are a number of different ways to hold title to your … [Read more...] about A Life Estate Deed Can Be an Important Tool in Medicaid Planning
Robin Williams’ Estate Plan
Robin Williams' untimely death came as a shock to the world this past August. As devastating as an unexpected, sudden death can be for the family, the need to settle the estate only adds to the stress of an already overwhelming situation. However, having an estate plan in place reduces the uncertainty and unknowns for the grieving family members, since the deceased person has already documented … [Read more...] about Robin Williams’ Estate Plan
Privacy in Estate Planning
In these times of technology and security breaches, our personal privacy is a top concern. If you choose a Last Will and Testament as your estate planning document, or you choose not to create an estate plan at all, and you pass away, do you realize that private, personal information will be revealed to the public? Most people don’t, however that may be exactly what will happen in a process … [Read more...] about Privacy in Estate Planning
Privacy in Estate Planning (Audio)
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What Is a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust? How Does It Work?
If you are considering applying for Medicaid for yourself or a loved one to pay for costly nursing home expenses, you may already be familiar with the financial requirements that a person must meet in order to qualify for Medicaid. Without getting into the details of all of the rules and exceptions, for a single person to qualify for Medicaid they must have no more than $2500, can keep a house, … [Read more...] about What Is a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust? How Does It Work?
Who is Responsible to Pay the Debt of a Deceased Loved One?
If you've helped settle an estate before or even sorted through the belongings of a deceased love one, you're probably familiar with the debt that continues to accrue following their death. Recent medical expenses and credit card bills are common, and children handling a parent’s estate are often concerned that they are responsible for paying this debt. Family members are generally not … [Read more...] about Who is Responsible to Pay the Debt of a Deceased Loved One?
