5 Problems with “Do-It-Yourself” Estate Planning
Feb 16, 2022
In addition, they often include language that does not reflect the current state of the law and/or fails to consider state specific requirements or laws. These errors and omissions can make the form w...
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How Is Estate Planning Different If Your Spouse Is Not a U.S. Citizen?
Feb 16, 2022
. In fact, one in five marriages in the U.S. today includes a spouse born outside the U.S., according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Of those marriages, 40 percent of the foreign-born spouses remain non-c...
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Do I Need a Trust If I Have a Will?
Jul 16, 2021
Trusts are also divided into two categories – testamentary and living (inter vivos) trusts. Testamentary trusts are typically activated by a provision in the Settlor’s Last Will and Testament and, the...
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Incapacity Planning - Frequently Asked Questions
Jul 16, 2021
Planning for the inevitable occurrence of your death may be the primary focus of your estate plan; although, it should not be the only focus....
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How to Prepare for Your Estate Planning Consultation
Jul 15, 2021
In this legal guide, Annapolis estate planning attorney Laura Curry explains how to prepare for your estate planning consultation. The Value of Your Assets For most people, a primary motivation for cr...
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What You Need to Know Before Signing a Power of Attorney
Feb 02, 2021
A power of attorney is a versatile legal tool. It can be created to give someone limited authority to act on your behalf in a legal capacity. What Is a Power of Attorney? A Power of Attorney (POA) is...
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5 Ways to Protect Your Assets
Nov 14, 2020
There are many possible threats to a person’s assets, with the specific dangers varying depending upon things like the age of the individual and what form the assets take. The Creditor Threat One way ...
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Protecting Your Business in Your Estate Plan
Oct 16, 2020
If you want your business to serve as your legacy and be handed down to the next generation, you need to ensure that you are prepared for what could happen to the company in case of your disability or...
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5 Things You Need to Know about A Last Will and Testament
Sep 06, 2020
A last will and testament is a basic component of an estate plan. While many people will just make a last will and testament and do nothing else, this document should actually be only the beginning of...
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5 Things You Need to Know about Incapacity Planning
Sep 06, 2020
One of the most important considerations in an estate plan is incapacity planning. This article describes the five essential things you need to know about incapacity planning. Why do I need to worry a...
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