The foreign-born families and spouses of U.S. citizens who wish to obtain a visa to enter the country can face numerous challenges during the process, especially as immigration laws are constantly changing. At 44.8 million, immigrants account for 13.7% of the U.S....
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Estate planning is for everyone
When Greenbelt residents think of an estate plan, they may naturally assume it is something reserved for the wealthy, or people who are financially well off. That is simply not true. The truth is that everyone can benefit from setting up an estate plan. Changes in...
Helping guardians through these difficult times
During these trying times, a hot topic in our state has been guardianships and conservatorships. Indeed, even the Maryland Judiciary published guidance for court-appointed guardians that take care of both people and property, and they are applicable to any emergency...
Overcoming the challenges of selecting a child’s guardian
Parenting is hard. With all of the love and joy children bring, they also bring sleepless night, stress, and heartache. Maryland parents do their best to provide their kids with comfortable, safe lives, but sometimes parents are not able to be present until their...
Why you need an estate plan if you’re in a blended family
A lot of people in the Greenbelt area think that they either don’t need an estate plan or that they can get by with the most basic of estate planning documents. However, this approach can leave your estate and your loved ones in dangerous territory. This may be...
When having a special needs trust is beneficial
Parents in Maryland have an obligation to and generally want to provide for their children while they are raising them. They provide for these needs and try to provide guidance and advice so their children can begin providing for themselves when they are adults. Some...
Avoiding mistakes in the estate planning process
Most people who are getting ready to start the estate planning process have more questions than answers. This is understandable because, after all, there are many different options to consider. Your estate plan must be right for you – for your own unique family and...
Understanding the L1 visa process
Foreign nationals who come to work in the United States from parent companies abroad must go through a complex process for obtaining the proper visa. Maryland has a significant immigrant population, as one in seven residents of the state is an immigrant, and one in...
Who will care for your pet if your pet outlives you?
Peace of mind upon your death does not just apply to your relatives and loved ones, but to your pets as well. Pet owners love their furry, feathery and scaly companions and want to make sure they are cared for if the pet outlives them. Maryland, like all other states...
The importance of updating an estate plan
As much as it is important to have an estate plan it is also important to know when to update an estate plan. There are key times in every estate planner’s life when they should consider updating an estate plan. Good times to update an estate plan Estate planners...
