As an adult in Maryland, people have the authority to make their own decisions. In many situations, the adult is the only person legally able to make decisions for themselves. Adults may suffer various injuries or illnesses that affect their cognitive abilities. They...
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What does my spouse get if I die without a will?
In Maryland, creating an estate plan is often left to the last minute. People function under the belief that it is something that can wait until later. However, life is about the unexpected and being unprepared can cause a litany of problems, particularly for loved...
Can I bring my fiancé back to the United States?
For Americans who found love abroad, getting your fiancé back home can feel like a daunting task. The United States immigration process can feel Orwellian. However, there is a specific immigration process for Greenbelt, Maryland, residents (and other citizens) engaged...
Tips on picking the right trustee
Finishing an estate plan is a milestone you should complete as adults, and then, you update it periodically throughout our lives as we progress. One aspect that we add as our estates grow is a trust, and once a trust is added to our estate plans, we need to pick a...
Does my social media survive my death?
Social media permeates our lives these days. In fact, most people cannot last an hour without at least checking their social media at least once, even at work. Yet, most of us forget to include it in our estate plans. If we do not plan for it, what happens to all of...
Who are some alternatives to a court appointed guardian?
For many of us, our good health will not last forever. As we age, we could suffer physical or mental disabilities that prevent us from managing our medical care and assets. When this happens, a guardian might be appointed by the court to meet these needs. How is a...
Immigration and the Violence Against Women’s Act
For those fighting their way through the family immigration process in the United States, you know that it is complicated. And, unfortunately, some petitioners (citizens and non-citizen applicants) misuse the process to abuse non-citizen family members. How? They...
Will I have to pay a tax on my inheritance?
An inheritance can be a financial boon during a time of grief, but sometimes it can come at a price. In Maryland, the price is a tax levied against your inheritance. This is referred to as an inheritance tax. You may have heard of the federal estate tax, but not state...
Why everyone should have a will
It is easy to assume that having a will drafted is something that only wealthy people need to do, but everyone can benefit from having a will. You may believe the purpose of a will is to decide who gets your money or assets after you die. While that is one thing that...
Quick tips about employment visas
Anything that involves dealing with the federal government can seem like a mystery for Maryland residents. The labyrinth of laws and regulations involved in immigration questions, in particular, can seem particularly daunting. For example, employers who are looking...
