The phenomenon of older people in Maryland dissolving their marriage is known as gray divorce, and it continues to rise even while the rate in other age brackets remains steady or even decreases. Interestingly, women over 50 seek divorce at higher rates than men....
Having a child unexpectedly can be a great source of happiness for a couple; however, it also comes with a host of responsibilities, including the need to plan for the future of your estate. A couple may not want Maryland intestate laws to dictate the probate process,...
Divorce is rarely easy, leaving individuals grappling with loss and uncertainty. However, picking up the pieces and rebuilding your life after a divorce in Maryland is possible with time, support and self-care. Follow a few essential steps that can guide you on a...
According to recent data, about 100,000 motor vehicle accidents happen in Maryland annually. Sharing excessive personal information on social media can have negative consequences. It could be best to avoid social media if you were recently involved in a car accident,...
When people decide to divorce, asset division is often one of the most complex parts of the resulting legal procedures. This is especially true in a high-asset divorce. While both parties' minds may quickly turn to salaries, brokerage accounts, vehicles and Maryland...
If you die without a valid will, Maryland law will declare you intestate. This means that your assets will pass in accordance with state law as opposed to how you would have wanted to allocate them. It's possible to avoid dying intestate by creating a will, having a...
Irrevocable trusts are estate planning strategies that many residents of Maryland use to reduce their taxes and pass on more of their estates. The IRS rolled out Revenue Ruling 2023-2 in March 2023 to change some of the rules surrounding irrevocable trusts, which...
One reason for creating a living trust is so your family can avoid probate court after your death. Not only is probate court time-consuming, but it gives the state of Maryland control over the distribution of your assets. To maintain control over asset distribution, a...
A parent in Maryland might face parental alienation during a separation or after a divorce. Parental alienation occurs when one parent purposely tries to ruin the bond between their child and the other parent. In this situation, the alienated parent isn’t a threat to...
People who live in Maryland and have moderate to large estates should know about the Maryland estate tax. While this tax won't apply to all estates, it will to those that are valued above the threshold established by the state. In Maryland, the estate tax threshold is...