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...
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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...
Overview of guardianships
Families in Maryland may encounter a situation in which they have to provide for the care of a minor child or even for an adult who can no longer take care of herself. For example, a child may lose both of his parents in an accident or may be in a situation where...
Pay attention to details when it comes to estate planning
When it comes to estate planning for Maryland residents, some people probably think it will go one of two ways: it will be easy or it will be complex. Of course, no two estate plans are the same, so the ease or complexity of the process will be heavily dependent on...
How to Avoid the Need For a Prenuptial Agreement – Part 1
If you are engaged to be married, divorce is probably the last thing you and your fiancé want to be thinking about. Yet you might be rightfully concerned about what would happen to your assets should your marriage end in divorce or in the event of your death. One...
The process of securing a fiancé visa
We often do not have a choice with whom we fall in love with. For many individuals in Maryland, the desire to marry another one is driven by love rather than arrangement. Thus, when one’s love is not constrained by the boarders of the United States, this often means...
Court approves public charge rule restricting immigrants
In August, a federal appeals court in Maryland approved the federal governments’ rules making it harder for immigrants to seek permanent residency in this country if they relied on public assistance programs. This ruling allows the application of a public charge rule...
COVID-19 Highlights Critical Need for Advance Healthcare Directives—Part 1
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage the country, doctors across the nation are joining lawyers in urging Americans to create the proper estate planning documents, so medical providers can better coordinate their care should they become hospitalized with the...
A Tragic Oversight: Kobe Bryant’s Youngest Daughter Mistakenly Left Out of Family Trust
In January, we reported how the deaths of NBA legend Kobe Bryant (Kobe) and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, in a helicopter crash demonstrated the vital need for estate planning for people of all ages. At the time, little was known about the planning strategies Kobe...
