In Maryland, a primary goal of estate planning is to ensure that loved ones inherit a significant portion of a person’s property without being obligated to pay a substantial estate tax and other fees. However, that is growing increasingly complex with the changes to...
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Roles and responsibilities of guardians in a guardianship
Setting up a guardianship for minor children can provide important peace of mind for the parents of the child. When setting up a guardianship, it is important to keep what is best for the child in mind and it is helpful to understand the roles and responsibilities of...
What are the unique challenges of a special needs trust?
For families who have a child with developmental or other disabilities, planning for their future needs entails an awareness of unique considerations. A trust is a legal document created for the purpose of holding assets for the benefit of another. Once property or...
Understanding your family’s immigration law needs
Many of our readers in Maryland have immigration law needs that they find overly complex. This is understandable. America’s immigration laws can be confusing and may not always seem to be “user friendly.” However, that doesn’t mean that your ambitions for your family...
When is it a good idea to review your estate plan?
Estate plans should be reviewed regularly. In addition, there are several circumstances in the estate planner’s life when they should always consider reviewing and updating their estate plan. When to review an estate plan Major changes in the life of the estate...
The validity of a will may be called into question in probate
A will is an important estate planning tool. It can also be a complicating factor during the probate process if the decedent did not follow the requirements for its proper execution. Requires residence too follow specific rules when they draft and execute there wills....
What is an investor visa for U.S. immigration?
Since the United States is known as a country where business innovation and investment is its lifeblood, people from around the world will want to take part and gain legal entry to the country to be part of the business community. Given its proximity to Washington DC,...
Parents can make mistakes naming a guardian for their kids
One thing that Maryland parents might not want to think about is what would happen to their children if both of them suddenly became unable to take care of them. Still, many if not most parents in Prince George’s County would not want to leave the fate of their kids...
Four policy changes those with an estate plan should know
One thing you should never do is execute an estate plan only to leave it gathering dust, untouched until your death. In Maryland and across the nation, estate laws change in ways that affects your estate plan and warrants a review. The new administration is a good...
