Your estate plan is a great place to show your personality and what’s important to you. While estate planning is considered serious and necessary, you can still have fun with it, other people sure have. People have bequeathed their entire wardrobe, a collection of spoons, or even a lifetime supply of chocolate. Someone else might leave a fortune to their beloved cat or dog while including … [Read more...] about Wills Gone Wild; Strange and Funny Bequests from History
Intestate Estates in Maryland: What Happens When You Don’t Have an Estate Plan?
So, you've been putting off creating an estate plan. No judgement here, life gets busy! But here's the thing: if you die without one, you've just handed the State of Maryland a game of "Who Wants to Be Your Heir?" You're not going to be the one picking. Instead, Maryland's laws of intestacy will decide who gets your stuff. Here are a few things to know if you die intestate (without an estate … [Read more...] about Intestate Estates in Maryland: What Happens When You Don’t Have an Estate Plan?
Top 5 Considerations When Naming an Executor in Your Will
Drafting a will is an essential task in estate planning, and one of the most important decisions you'll make is choosing the executor of your will. An executor is responsible for managing your estate after your demise, ensuring your assets are distributed according to your wishes. Here are the top five considerations to bear in mind when naming an executor for your will. In … [Read more...] about Top 5 Considerations When Naming an Executor in Your Will
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?
