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Why Young Adults Need Estate Planning

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

Five Common Estate Planning Mistakes

Estate planning is more complex than most people assume. Making a mistake during estate planning can drastically set you and your loved ones back, making it impossible to retire like you planned, or leaving your adult children with an unclear understanding of your inheritance wishes. These errors can be avoided by working closely with an… Continued

Why Single People Need an Estate Plan

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

What Women Need To Know About Estate Planning

Estate planning for women is important, whether you are single, married, or living with a partner.  With many more women serving as breadwinners for their household, getting divorced, or living with a long-term partner, it is more important than ever for women to be informed and educated regarding the ins and outs of estate planning.… Continued

The Best Apps to Make the Lives of Seniors Easier

We don’t commonly associate seniors with technology but there are many great ways to use technology to make seniors lives easier.  Although learning how to use certain types of technology and electronic devices can be challenging, there are many useful apps that can help.  In this article, we explore some of the best apps for… Continued

How To Handle Social Media Accounts After Death

Social media is an important part of our lives these days. Most seniors, who use the internet, are on Facebook or other platforms, which can be a great way to stay in touch with family and friends. Other forms of social media have grown in popularity in the last decade as well, including Instagram, Twitter,… Continued

Protecting Intellectual Property with an Estate Plan

If you are a business owner or have a leadership role in a business, you probably have some form of intellectual property (IP) that you have created, and that IP should be protected.  What happens to this type of intellectual property after you pass?  Will you be able to protect how it is used and… Continued

Wills & Trusts for Blended Families

As Featured in I95 Business Magazine: Our families change over time. Children and grandchildren are born. People get married, divorced, and even remarry. During this time, perhaps you started your business, took over a family business, or married someone with a business? The point is that our family is an ever-changing dynamic, and today, blended… Continued

An Overview of Life Estate Deeds in Maryland

If you own real estate in Maryland, it is important to consider and make informed decisions about these types of assets. A life estate deed can be a valuable tool to help you legally pass your real property assets to your heirs and avoid the probate process, while also preserving tax benefits.  This type of… Continued

Do You Have a Family Member With Special Needs? Why You Need a Trust

If you are the parents of a child with special needs, have siblings or other family members with special needs, you may be concerned about how to provide for their long term care and financial security.  Many people write these loved ones into their wills, with the best of intentions, thinking they are acting in… Continued