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...
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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...
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...
