Estate planning is a process that involves a lot of steps, including finding assets, valuing them and reviewing beneficiaries. With so many things to do, it's understandable to have questions about estate planning in Maryland. Fortunately, an estate planning attorney...
With its booming economy and abundant job opportunities, Maryland has seen an influx of millennials. These tech-savvy young people are not only spending more, but many are also more efficient savers than generations from the past. However, a lot of them think that...
Not every adult couple in Maryland is ready to tie the knot. With that said, unmarried couples raising a new child can deal with more challenges than they might think. Setting up legal paternity is about much more than a piece of paper. It's also a process you don't...
Maryland parents who end their marriage will need to negotiate a variety of matters related to the upbringing of their children as part of their divorce settlement. An important expense parents will need to contend with is related to educational costs and which parent...
One of the most important aspects of estate planning in Maryland is ensuring that chosen people inherit your estate. To ensure your assets are distributed as you desire, you need to check that your beneficiary designations are up to date and changed as situations are...
An essential element in many divorce proceedings is a parenting plan, a written proposal that covers many parental duties and responsibilities. Hopefully, if the parents agree to the various parts of the plan, there will be fewer conflicts over child custody and...
Among the many fiduciary duties of an executor in Maryland is the closing of an estate. This process is as important as distributing assets and paying the deceased's death taxes because it marks the official end of the probate process. Understanding what it means to...
A prenuptial agreement can be a very useful tool when getting into marriage because it can protect your interests in the event of a contentious divorce or death. Maryland family courts often honor provisions in couples' agreements and even use them when splitting...
Small businesses often serve as the backbone of the economy since they provide goods, services, employment, tax revenue, and more. Unfortunately, many small business ventures lead the owners to bankruptcy court when they fail. Tragically, a large percentage of small...
If you have decided to get a divorce in Maryland, you know that this can be a frustrating time. Part of the divorce process is separating your finances, which includes: Evaluating and protecting financial accounts Closing joint credit accounts Determining what you own...