A trust is a useful estate planning tool that estate planners should be familiar with. A trust allows property to be managed by one person for the benefit of another person. The party managing the trust is referred to as the trustee. The party that the trust property...
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What is the purpose of an advance medical directive?
No one wants to think about a situation when they are unable to think or act for themselves. Unfortunately, these circumstances arise all too often when Maryland residents are involved in car accidents, work-related incidents, and other personal injury situations....
President Biden signs three executive orders on immigration
President Biden recently signed three executive orders regarding immigration policies in the U.S. The following is a brief overview of these three orders, but as always, this blog does not offer legal advice. Those who want to learn how these orders affect them are...
When thinking about estate planning, know the fundamentals
Maryland residents who are considering their estate planning options are doing so to protect their loved ones and to make certain their assets are allocated based on their preferences. These issues can become confusing with the variety of alternatives available. While...
When should you update beneficiary designations?
Did you recently become a parent? Did you get married? On the other side of the coin did you get divorced? Any of these life events in Maryland warrant a review of the beneficiary designations on your financial account as part of the estate planning process. Some of...
There are ways to transfer property outside probate
Many Marylanders may have heard that the probate process in our state’s courts is both time-consumer and expensive. As such, they may be looking for ways to pass property down to their loved ones without having to through the probate courts. A living trust may be a...
Understanding VAWA-based immigration for spouses in Maryland
Immigration has been a hotly contested issue in recent years and many Maryland residents are concerned as to how that might impact them. For foreigners living in the United States who are being subjected to abuse, it can be exponentially fear-inducing and worrisome. A...
“Dreamers” still waiting for work permits
Earlier this year, the U.S. Supreme Court blocked the Trump administration from its efforts to dismantle an Obama administration program that would smooth the way for undocumented immigrants who came to the United States when they were children. Now, a federal judge...
Looking for solutions to complex immigration law issues
There can be no doubt that the immigration laws and regulations in America are seemingly ever-changing. Staying on top of those changes can be a mind-boggling endeavor. For employers and individuals in Maryland who are in a position to face these laws and regulations,...
The Maryland probate process doesn’t have to be painful
The probate process in Maryland does not have the best reputation. Many people have probably heard from at least one source that it is cumbersome, expensive or stressful. However, probate is the legal means for settling up an estate. In the probate process, the court...
