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During a crisis like COVID, many of us are dealing with health or financial issues.  However, some families mistakenly believe that only those with older family members need to be concerned with planning and protecting family assets.  But, protecting your family is important at any age, especially for those with younger children.  Unfortunately, most younger… Continued

Although this is not a common question, the question of whether or not you can disinherit a spouse in Maryland is a question that sometimes arises and there are a multitude of reasons.  At the heart of this discussion, is the sweeping reform legislation that went into effect on October 1, 2020 here in Maryland. … Continued

Everyone needs an estate plan regardless of age, marital status, economic bracket, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Everyone in Maryland benefits by having a will, a trusts that may be relevant to their specific needs, and a professional probate administrator to assist the executor of their will. However, there are a number of particular scenarios… Continued

Tara Frame of Frame & Frame Attorneys at Law has been selected as a 2020 SuperLawyers honoree by Thomson Reuters, a national organization that uses a patented multiphase selection process to create a credible, diverse listing of outstanding attorneys. Attorneys are nominated by their peers, evaluated by third-party research across 12 key categories, and reviewed… Continued

A new law (Senate Bill 192/House Bill B99) also known as an Augmented Estate Law, was signed into law by Governor Hogan effective October 1st, 2020. This law will likely have a profound impact on the finances of certain married couples, especially blended families or couples who have previous children, by another marriage.  The new… Continued

Frame and Frame is pleased to be recognized by our community, once again in 2020, as the Best Law Firm of 2020, as voted on by readers of the Pasadena Voice.  Each year, the community votes for local businesses that they believe are providing the most valuable services to meet the needs of our communities. … Continued

Guardianship in Maryland can be a complex process but there are ways to navigate the process if you understand the legal requirements.  First, it helps to understand that a guardian is appointed by the court when an adult is unable to take care of their personal or financial needs due to incapacitation, age, disease, or… Continued

Are funeral home prices rising? It’s difficult to answer this question because funeral homes do not publish their prices online or anywhere else. That may change soon, as federal regulators are scheduled to look into the rule that governs how funeral homes publically share pricing information, according to the New York Times. Many consumer advocacy… Continued

The Maryland SBA announced the winners of the Small Business Awards at an awards gala today and recognized Tara Frame as the Maryland Attorney Advocate of the Year. Each year, the Small Business Administration recognizes the achievements of small businesses and advocates from across Maryland. The stories shared at the event are inspiring personal accounts… Continued

For Over 70 years, Frame & Frame Attorneys at Law has been serving the legal needs of the community. The firm often works with multiple generations of the same family, for thoughtful estate planning and during times of crises… Read More »