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Empowering College Students and Their Parents   Congratulations Graduates! The transition from high school to college is one of the most significant milestones in a young adult’s life. It is a time of excitement, growth, and newfound independence. However, amidst the flurry of packing, buying dorm essentials, and registering for classes, one crucial aspect often… Continued

The transition from high school to college is one of the most significant milestones in a young adult’s life. It is a time of excitement, growth, and newfound independence. However, amidst the flurry of packing, buying dorm essentials, and registering for classes, one crucial aspect often gets overlooked: legal planning. Ensuring that all necessary legal… Continued

If you are preparing to send your child off to college, you may have a flurry of preparations. From dorm room essentials to class schedules, the checklist can seem endless. However, there’s one crucial item that parents often overlook amidst the excitement and flurry: will you be able to make important decisions for your college… Continued

Most young adults are rushed for time. Between college or work, shuttling the kids between various events and appointments, and weekend family outings, there isn’t a lot of extra time left over by the end of the week. But, what would happen to your children or your spouse, if something unexpected happened to you? It’s… Continued

Are you responsible for parents or other seniors in your family?  Or, for that matter, do you know what happens if you’re involved in a car accident or other sudden illness?  An individual can become incompetent or incapacitated at any age, especially after an accident or illness.  Many seniors face cognitive decline, disability, Alzheimer’s or… Continued

Estate planning is often thought of as a task for older individuals or those with significant assets, but in reality, everyone can benefit from having an estate plan in place, including college students. While young adults may not have accumulated much wealth yet, they still need to consider how their assets and belongings will be… Continued

Although everyone should have a will and an estate plan, it is especially important for single people. In the event of an unexpected crisis, it is imperative to have your information available for someone you trust. Without an estate plan, you have no control over the distribution of your assets. Your assets will go through… Continued

In collaboration with the Rotary International Club of Lake Shore – Severna Park, Frame & Frame was pleased to present the 2024 Vernon G. Frame Scholarship to Kelcie Gannon, a senior from Chesapeake High School, who will be attending college to study criminal investigation and profiling.  Tara K. Frame, Managing Partner at Frame & Frame… Continued

Planning an estate with a sick spouse who is likely to die in the coming months or years may be the last thing on the mind of either party, but it is an important step to take to save the surviving spouse from serious financial trouble. With help from a compassionate Anne Arundel County estate… Continued

In a crisis situation, what happens if you or your family member is suddenly incapacitated and unable to take care of routine affairs? Who will be authorized to make medical decisions?  Who will continue to pay your health care premiums, the mortgage, or other important expenses?  If you own a business, who will work with… Continued