Category: Guardianship

Guardianship is an important legal instrument to ensure the well-being and protection of individuals who are unable to care for themselves.  After a guardianship has been established, however, there may be occasions where the appointed guardianship needs to be reassessed.  Circumstances may arise where transferring or disputing guardianship becomes necessary to safeguard the interests of… Continued

Guardianship for adults and disabled people in Maryland can ensure the well-being and protection of individuals who are unable to make decisions or care for themselves. In Maryland, the legal process of establishing guardianship involves several steps to safeguard the rights and interests of those who cannot care for their own immediate needs and finances.… Continued

When it comes to ensuring the welfare and protection of minors, the legal process of guardianship plays a crucial role. In the state of Maryland, guardianship is designed to safeguard the rights and well-being of children who cannot be adequately cared for by their parents. This article provides an overview of guardianship for minors in… Continued

When considering how best to plan for someone with special needs and/or disabilities, it might be helpful to approach this task as a life care plan.  A life care plan is an ever-evolving assessment of financial security and supportive services, so that the person with special needs is able to live a life of meaning… Continued

Estate planning is a vital aspect of ensuring that your assets are distributed according to your wishes, your loved ones are taken care of, and your legacy is preserved. In this complex process, selecting the right fiduciary is perhaps one of the most critical decisions you’ll make.   When creating a comprehensive estate plan, you will… Continued

When you are expecting a baby, it is an exciting time filled with anticipation, joy, and planning for the future. However, one thing that many new parents or parents-to-be often overlook is the importance of a will or estate planning before you bring that precious baby into the world.  After all, you want to ensure… Continued

In Maryland, guardianships are often necessary for individuals who are unable to care for themselves or make decisions due to mental or physical incapacity. In this article, we will discuss the reasons for guardianship in Maryland and the process of obtaining a guardianship and most importantly, what you need to know about guardianship in Maryland… Continued

As your parents get older, you may realize that they are more forgetful.  This can manifest itself in subtle ways at first, such as forgetting to close the garage door, repeating stories, or not knowing what day of the week it is.  These memory lapses may intensify over the years, and what begins as “senior… Continued

Guardianship is a legal instrument used to keep “incapacitated” or “incompetent” individuals from putting themselves in harm’s way. Typically, guardianship is applied when a person’s cognitive decline, dementia, or Alzheimer’s makes them incapable of caring for themselves. While an elderly person who forgets names easily, or even what year it is, may not need a… Continued

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