Category: General

The Maryland Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act defines several types of guardianship for both adults and minors. While guardianship and custody are similar, and even mistakenly used interchangeably when discussing child custody and visitation, there is a big difference between the two. In the realm of estate planning, the differences are subtle, yet… Continued

Greetings again from the “she-shed!” As we prepare to send the kids back to school and college, we are focusing the theme of this newsletter on young people. As I prepared to send my own son back to college this year, it reminded me that there are some things you can do to ensure that… Continued

Estate planning with LGBTQ issues should be done with the careful guidance of an experienced LGBTQ estate planning attorney who is also intimately familiar with the needs of the community.  A proper estate plan is critical for everyone – no matter their level of wealth or income. At its core, estate planning is not really… Continued

Our original office in Pasadena, Maryland has served as our center of operations for a long time.  Our founder (and Tara’s father), Vernon Frame began working from this location over 70 years ago!  So, it was time for some updates. The old detached garage on the property used to be a storage area, but with… Continued

Today’s COVID crisis has heightened our awareness of the unexpected. If you are over 60, or are caring for a senior or parent, you are no doubt in the midst of crisis management. This can be a tough time, requiring tough decisions, especially if long-term care is required.  Unfortunately, many families are not properly prepared… Continued

According to government statistics, a person who turns 70 years old today will have a 70 percent chance of needing long term care, at some point, during their remaining years. Women, on average, receive 3.7 years of long-term care, while men receive 2.2 years. Moving into a long-term care home or facility can be daunting.… Continued

As a parent, you likely helped your children make medical and financial decisions since they were born. However, once your child turns 18, there are legally considered an adult. According to the law, an 18-year-old is responsible for making decisions regarding health, finance, and safety. Without proper documents, parents of adult children will not be… Continued

Frame & Frame Attorneys at Law welcomes Attorney Veronica Zoberbier to the firm. Veronica will be leading the firm’s estate planning practice in Frederick, MD. Veronica has been working in the legal field since 2001 and is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association. Her areas of expertise include Wills, Trusts and Powers of… Continued

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

Over the past several years, the opioid epidemic has raged all across the country. Few places have been hit harder than communities in Maryland. According to the most recent data from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, Maryland is among the top five states for opioid-related overdose deaths. This substance abuse problem affects people of… Continued