Under federal law (ERISA), a spouse has to be named as primary beneficiary of a 401k or other retirement account. If the spouse is not named as...

I have a net worth of $2,000,000 and want to give one of my daughters a gift of $200,000 now before I die.

Your question touches on estate and gift tax issues in three states, Florida, New York and Maryland. I can only speak to the Maryland portion of...

Would I need am probate attorney?

Since your aunt died without a Will, she died intestate. Her closest relative needs to open an intestate estate at the Register of Wills office in...

How much does a revocable trust cost?

I agree with the other answer that revocable trusts are not one-size-fits-all. Your trust will reflect your intentions. Your attorney will...

I will assume you have no children or you would have mentioned that, and I assume you live in Maryland, so that the distribution of your estate...

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Urgent question for an elder care attorney in maryland

You need an elder law attorney's help to address all of your concerns. An elder law attorney will first determine what estate planning documents...

How to move house into trust and assign LLC as beneficiary?

I recommend you meet with an estate planning attorney to discuss your goals. Frequently, owners of rental property transfer such property to an...