“You may delay, but time will not,” Benjamin Franklin. Everyone knows that they need an estate plan, but few of us do anything about it. In fact, according to a 2007 study, more than 55% of Americans don’t even have a simple Will. And yet, the clock is ticking for all of us. So why don’t more of us actually put together an estate plan? For some, it’s a morbid fear that by thinking about death, … [Read more...] about 10 Essential Estate Planning Facts
“Ten Essential Estate Planning Facts” – Audio
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A Definition of Five Special Needs Trusts
There are many types of Special Needs Trusts but the following are the Five most common. When you set up your estate plan, whether it is a Last Will and Testament or a Revocable Living Trust, it is important to give consideration to a family member or members who are receiving government benefits, such as Social Security Income, Medicaid, Housing Benefits or Financial Aide. This includes a … [Read more...] about A Definition of Five Special Needs Trusts
“A Definition of Five Special Needs Trusts” (Audio) YOUR ESTATE MATTERS
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Why Should I Have My Estate Plan Reviewed Every Five Years? (Audio)
"Why Should I Have My Estate Plan Reviewed Every Five Years?" by Attorney Brooke J. Shemer … [Read more...] about Why Should I Have My Estate Plan Reviewed Every Five Years? (Audio)
“What is an Estate Plan?”
To answer this question, you need to know the definition for “estate”. Your estate is everything you own while you are living. It is your house, your cars, your bank accounts, your investment accounts, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and your “stuff” i.e. furniture, jewelry, big screen television, etc. You need an estate plan so that your family has a clear understanding as to who should … [Read more...] about “What is an Estate Plan?”
“By Their Side, Inc. – Lifelong Advocates for Marylanders with Developmental Disabilities”
800x600 In my practice of law, I work with clients who have family members and loved ones with developmental disabilities. Naturally they are concerned about what will happen to their loved one when they are no longer able to care for them. Of course, the first step is to create a Special Needs Trust. A Special Needs Trust allows a parent, grandparent or guardian to provide funds for a … [Read more...] about “By Their Side, Inc. – Lifelong Advocates for Marylanders with Developmental Disabilities”
YOUR ESTATE MATTERS – Audio
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Listen to “Your Estate Matters!” tomorrow morning (Tuesday) at 8:50 a.m. on WNAV Radio
Make sure to tune in to WNAV Radio on 1430 AM or 99.9 FM on Tuesday mornings at 8:50 a.m. for YOUR ESTATE MATTERS! Attorneys Colleen Sinclair Prosser, Nicole Livingston and Paula M. Mattson-Sarli relate cutting edge estate planning information. The topic tomorrow is "By Their Side - a Maryland Non-Profit Organization that Provides Lifelong Advocacy for the Developmentally Disabled" by … [Read more...] about Listen to “Your Estate Matters!” tomorrow morning (Tuesday) at 8:50 a.m. on WNAV Radio
