Category: Probate

If a family member dies, it is important to have a will in place but a will may not protect the family’s inheritance from probate, taxes, or creditors such as Medicaid.  Here are some considerations for ensuring that your family will receive their fair share of assets and how to preserve their inheritance during the… Continued

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

Whether you are planning to leave a small savings account, a long-established IRA, or a legacy of wealth, inheritance issues are best resolved before you pass on.  As a matter of fact, there are some legal strategies you can take now to minimize inheritance taxes, avoid probate in Maryland, and reduce fighting amongst your heirs. … Continued

Recently, one of my colleagues wrote an article on why Maryland is a nice place to live, but a bad place to die. There was a lot of great information in this article, most importantly a graph showing how each state rates for estate taxes, inheritance taxes, or both and of course, Maryland has both.… Continued

There is never a good time to talk about death. But, after a loved one dies in Maryland, there are many emotional, financial, and legal needs that must be considered. Some of these matters will be taken care of immediately while other matters may take many months to complete. At Frame & Frame, our Maryland… Continued

After a person dies, there are certain legal matters that must be handled to ensure that inheritances are appropriately handed down, taxes and debts are paid, and that critical financial details are solidified.  If the person died without a will, Maryland law requires, and Maryland trust attorneys recommend, that the probate be open to addressing… Continued

Following the death of your parent, spouse, partner, or other family member, it may be difficult to do anything but grieve.  This is the time to be with family and focus on your own emotional well-being.  However, there are countless legal issues that must be addressed, relatively quickly.   In some cases, the estate administration process… Continued

What is Probate and Why Should I Care? When an individual dies, unless, they have a trust, their assets first have to pass through probate before they can be transferred to beneficiaries. Probate is the legal process of validating a person’s will and making distribution pursuant to the terms of the will. During probate, the… 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

When a loved family member dies, there are a wide variety of emotions and decisions that must be made.  The circumstances surrounding the death of a loved one may be sudden or long-term.  Regardless, the death of a loved one is often the hardest thing that any of us ever have to deal with.  While… Continued