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One of the most difficult conversations a parent can have with their children is discussing estate planning. It's hard to think about our own mortality, let alone talk about it with our kids. But, it's an important conversation to have. Get a calm and relaxed setting...
Wills are used primarily to determine what happens to assets that remain in your Maryland estate after your passing. As a general rule, a will is valid from the moment it is executed. However, it is possible to revoke or otherwise render a current or previous version...
One way for someone to protect their assets in Maryland is by establishing a trust. A trust in your name makes it easy for you to protect assets and distribute them to your beneficiaries. If you need to present information about your trust, having a certificate of...
There may come a time when new circumstances arise, your last wishes change and you need to make alterations to your will. In some cases, there might be so many changes to make that the easiest thing to do is start over from scratch and get rid of the old will...
A revocable living trust may be an ideal way to circumvent Maryland probate laws. It may also help you keep the terms of your estate plan private, which can be beneficial if you're worried about family infighting or other issues after you're gone. However, it may not...
In Maryland and elsewhere, probate occurs after someone passes away to distribute their assets. These are several reasons why you should avoid the process. It’s public The probate process is public, meaning anyone can see information about it. Anyone can go to the...
When a person passes away, an executor named in the will handles matters related to their estate as it goes through probate. There are certain things that the person appointed to this important role cannot legally do. Influence the testator While the testator is still...