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Probating My Father's Estate

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On September 12, 2004, I received a call from my oldest brother who lived in California at the time.  My father had been found in his apartment and the police discovered my brother’s number near the phone.  My father was only 59.  Although he was a lifelong smoker with emphysema and COPD, it never occurred to me that he could die.  I was unprepared. I was in the last year of Law School at the … [Read more...] about Probating My Father's Estate

Your Estate Matters – You won't want to miss the broadcast today!

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Don't forget to tune in today to WNAV Radio on 1430 AM or 99.9 FM @ 3:50 pm to listen to "Your Estate Matters" with Attorney Paula M. Mattson-Sarli.   The topic is "Probating My Father's Estate". … [Read more...] about Your Estate Matters – You won't want to miss the broadcast today!

The Elderlaw Channel – A Resource for Senior Care

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As a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, I am introduced to many opportunities to connect my clients and the public with resources that may be helpful to them.  Recently I was made aware of The Eldercare Channel.  The Eldercare Channel is “America’s Guide to Local Senior Care”.  It is an internet resource created for making senior care as transparent and easy-to-understand … [Read more...] about The Elderlaw Channel – A Resource for Senior Care

Your Estate Matters – Set your watch for this important Estate Planning message!

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Don't forget to tune in today to WNAV Radio on 1430 AM or 99.9 FM @ 3:50 pm to listen to "Your Estate Matters" with Attorney Colleen Sinclair Prosser.   The topic is "The Eldercare Channel - A Resource for Senior Care". … [Read more...] about Your Estate Matters – Set your watch for this important Estate Planning message!

Top Ten Reasons You Need to Review Your Estate Plan

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1)      Marriage.   Marriage can automatically give each spouse some rights in each other’s property.  However, marriage does not automatically change your will or trust to provide for the new spouse.  It is important to examine your estate plan in light of the new situation and your mutual and separate goals.   2)      Divorce.  Divorce is particularly disruptive to an estate plan.  Goals … [Read more...] about Top Ten Reasons You Need to Review Your Estate Plan

Your Estate Matters – Tune in Today!

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Don't forget to tune in today to WNAV Radio on 1430 AM or 99.9 FM @ 3:50 pm to listen to "Your Estate Matters" with Attorney Nicole Livingston   The topic is "Top Ten Reasons You Need to Review Your Estate Plan Periodically". … [Read more...] about Your Estate Matters – Tune in Today!

Ongoing Battle for Thomas Kincaid’s Estate

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The Battle over Thomas Kinkade's Estate is a classic example of the importance of having regular estate plan reviews and updates.  Change of life circumstances, such as divorce, demands close scrutiny of distributions and beneficiary designations.   http://www.forbes.com/sites/deborahljacobs/2012/08/22/in-battle-for-thomas-kinkade-estate-girlfriend-doesnt-have-a-prayer/. … [Read more...] about Ongoing Battle for Thomas Kincaid’s Estate

The Truth about Handwritten Wills and Codicils

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There are two basic types of Wills; formal (witnessed by two people for Maryland) and holographic.  The formal requirements of a Will in Maryland are that it must be signed by the testator/testatrix , who is of sound mind, in the presence of two witnesses who are competent.  The two witnesses must then sign before each other.  An attestation clause, although not required in Maryland, can be … [Read more...] about The Truth about Handwritten Wills and Codicils

Your Estate Planning Team

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The coordination of your estate plan is a concentrated undertaking that requires a network of professionals. All the necessary components must be in synch so that your plan will work for you at different stages of your life and beyond. An estate planning attorney plays an important part in the creation of your estate plan.  Their main role is the preparation of the estate planning documents: a … [Read more...] about Your Estate Planning Team

Your Estate Matters – Tune in Today!

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Don't forget to tune in today to WNAV Radio on 1430 AM or 99.9 FM @ 3:50 pm to listen to "Your Estate Matters" with Attorney Colleen Sinclair Prosser.  The topic is "Your Estate Planning Team" … [Read more...] about Your Estate Matters – Tune in Today!

Letter of Intent for a Minor Child

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A Letter of Intent is a document written by you that describes your son or daughter’s history and what you hope for him or her in the future.  The letter will help guardians, trustees, or possibly the court interpret your hopes and desires for your child.  It is not a formal “legal” document, but the courts will look to it for guidance in understanding your child and your wishes. Writing the … [Read more...] about Letter of Intent for a Minor Child