"Should I Tell My Kids that I am Leaving Their Inheritance in a Trust?" by Attorney Colleen Sinclair Prosser (Audio) Annapolis trust attorneys help you if you are creating a trust for your children. Many parents will create a trust in order to provide for children who are not 18 at the time that they will inherit. If you pass away before your kids become adults, making a trust is important if … [Read more...] about Should You Tell Your Kids if You’re Leaving them Money in a Trust?
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Celebrities and Estate Planning
"Celebrities and Estate Planning" by Attorney Jon J. Gasior (Audio) Celebrity estate planning is a complicated process because while celebrities who pass away are not The Walking Dead, like the zombies are on AMC's top-rated cable show... they are the "Earning Dead." Many celebrities who are no longer alive are continuing to earn millions of dollars annually. This raises complex questions … [Read more...] about Celebrities and Estate Planning
What if You Don’t Want to be the Executor of an Estate?
"What If You Do Not Want to be an Executor of an Estate?" by Attorney Victor A. Lembo (Audio) If someone you care about has passed away, you may have been named in the will as executor of an estate. If you are asked by a deceased person (a decedent) to be executor of an estate, you should be aware that there is a lot of responsibility involved in serving as an executor. You can't just accept … [Read more...] about What if You Don’t Want to be the Executor of an Estate?
Trustee, Executor, Power of Attorney: Who You Choose Can Make a Difference
"Trustee, Executor, Power of Attorney: Who You Choose Can Make a Difference" by Attorney Colleen Sinclair Prosser It can be difficult to contemplate one’s own mortality. As a result, some people procrastinate in planning for what we all know will come in the fullness of time. Of course, those that plan will make for an easier time for family and friends. Planning is a loving thing to … [Read more...] about Trustee, Executor, Power of Attorney: Who You Choose Can Make a Difference
Signs You Should Talk to a Medicaid Planning Lawyer
"Signs You Should Talk to a Medicaid Planning Lawyer" by Attorney Jon J. Gasior (Audio) An Annapolis Medicaid lawyer can provide you with invaluable assistance obtaining access to Medicaid benefits or can help you to protect and preserve access to Medicaid benefits for a person in your life who is reliant upon this program to cover their healthcare costs. There are many situations in … [Read more...] about Signs You Should Talk to a Medicaid Planning Lawyer
3 Mistakes Trust Attorneys Help You Avoid
"Mistakes Trust Attorneys Help Your Avoid" by Attorney Nicole Livingston An Annapolis trusts lawyer provides you with help in making sure you choose the right type of trust and making sure you follow Maryland laws for trust creation. Trusts are powerful legal tools that can do many different things for you, including providing strong protection for assets. You cannot afford to make mistakes when … [Read more...] about 3 Mistakes Trust Attorneys Help You Avoid
Key Steps Which Are Part of Annapolis Estate Planning
Key Steps Which Are Part of Annapolis Estate Planning by Attorney Victor A. Lembo(Audio) The Annapolis estate planning process can involve much more than many people think it involves. While it is common to believe that estate planning simply consists of making a last will and testament, this is simply not the case. There is more that needs to be done and those who want a comprehensive estate … [Read more...] about Key Steps Which Are Part of Annapolis Estate Planning
Maryland Is One Of The Best States For Retiring Rich
"Maryland is one of the top states for retiring rich" by Attorney Colleen Sinclair Prosser A Maryland retirement planning lawyer can provide you with assistance in making plans to have a retirement that is comfortable and financially secure. You need to make your plans early so you can save enough to live on without having to worry about how to afford housing, food, or medical care. Ideally, … [Read more...] about Maryland Is One Of The Best States For Retiring Rich
What Should be a Part of Your Health Care Directive
"What Should Be Part of Your Health Care Directive?" by Attorney Nicole Livingston Creating a health care directive is one of the best things that you can do for yourself and one of the most important things that you can do in order to try and protect your loved ones. You never know when a medical emergency will arise, as illness and injury can affect people young and old. If you suffer a … [Read more...] about What Should be a Part of Your Health Care Directive
Why You Need Estate Planning if You Have a Baby
"Why You Need Estate Planning if You Have a Baby" by Attorney Victor A. Lembo If you are having a new baby, you should speak with an estate planning lawyer to ensure you have taken steps to protect your newest family member. A baby changes your life in many ways, including making you responsible for the care of someone who is dependent upon you for everything. It is important when having a … [Read more...] about Why You Need Estate Planning if You Have a Baby
Dedicated Gardeners & Creative Spaces in Annapolis, MD
The exceptional Annapolis gardens featured in this year's tour are among the finest in the area. They include cozy cottage gardens, formal entry gardens, a whimsical farmhouse landscape and an elegantly striking Zen retreat. Sunday, June 4, 2017 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. rain or shine. www.mdhorticulture.org The 26th Annual Horticultural Society of Maryland Garden Tour. The exceptional Annapolis … [Read more...] about Dedicated Gardeners & Creative Spaces in Annapolis, MD
In Honor of the Walking Dead: How are the Deceased Taxed?
Celebrity estate planning is a complicated process because while celebrities who pass away are not The Walking Dead, like the zombies are on AMC's top-rated cable show... they are the "Earning Dead." Many celebrities who are no longer alive are continuing to earn millions of dollars annually. This raises complex questions about what happens to their post-humous earnings, how their likeness will be … [Read more...] about In Honor of the Walking Dead: How are the Deceased Taxed?
In Honor of the Walking Dead: How are the Deceased Taxed? (Audio)
"In Honor of the Walking Dead: How are the Deceased Taxed?" by Attorney Colleen Sinclair Prosser … [Read more...] about In Honor of the Walking Dead: How are the Deceased Taxed? (Audio)
Characteristics to Look for in a Trustee
"Characteristics to Look for in a Trustee" by Attorney Nicole Livingston When you are selecting a trustee as part of the trust creation process, you need to ensure that you select the right person. The trustee has many different responsibilities and serves a vitally important role. Before you decide who will fulfill this position, you need to understand what trustees are actually responsible … [Read more...] about Characteristics to Look for in a Trustee
Characteristics to Look for in a Trustee (Audio)
"Characteristics to Look for in a Trustee" by Attorney Jon J. Gasior … [Read more...] about Characteristics to Look for in a Trustee (Audio)
How to Create a Durable Power of Attorney
A durable power of attorney is a vital legal tool that you should use if you want to make a plan in case of incapacity. Suffering an incapacitating illness or injury could leave you without the ability to express your wishes on medical care and unable to manage your assets or make any of your own decisions. This could result in your family fighting over your care and could leave a family member … [Read more...] about How to Create a Durable Power of Attorney
How to Create a Maryland Durable Power of Attorney (Audio)
"How to Create A Maryland Durable Power of Attorney" by Attorney Nicole Livingston … [Read more...] about How to Create a Maryland Durable Power of Attorney (Audio)
