How About Some
Good News Before The Holidays?
Tara Frame
Managing Partner
Frame & Frame Attorneys at Law
Spotlight on Our Team
Veronica Zoberbier is an Estate Planning & Elder Law Attorney and a proud member of the Maryland State Bar Association. Prior to joining Frame & Frame, she was a Washington, D.C. Prosecutor and a Frederick County Maryland Assistant States Attorney. However, she feels this area of law has been more of a calling than a job. Veronica also enjoys simplifying the legal process and putting a plan in place that sets her clients at ease.
Colleen Lewis is a Paralegal with Frame & Frame. Colleen was born and raised on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Having an extensive background with customer advocacy, she felt a calling to pursue an education in the legal field and decided to pursue her degree in Paralegal Studies. She attended the Anne Arundel Community College Paralegal Studies Program (approved by the American Bar Association) and graduated in 2015 as a Certified Paralegal. Colleen currently manages and assists the attorneys with Probate, Family Law, and Guardianship matters. On the weekends, she enjoys playing board games and video games with her fiancé, spending time with her friends and family, and visiting her local coffee and board game shop in Annapolis.
Learn more about our team and the ways in which we serve as your family’s trusted advisor for thoughtful planning and times of crisis. Our latest video shows you how!
Walking for Suicide Prevention
As part of our commitment to give back to the community, Tara Frame along with her colleagues at Thrive Arundel, walked to show support for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. This small group of local professionals also raised over $1800 for the cause. Way to go!
Kindness at Work
All year long, we’ve been promoting kindness through the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation.
In The News
As a well-respected legal advisor, our firm is often called upon to speak or write about legal topics. Below are some of the recent articles Frame & Frame has published that may be of interest:- Are you a business owner? In recent issues of I95 Business Magazine, Tara Frame has been writing articles to address the unique needs of business owners. In her most recent article, she talks about “How to Pass Intellectual Property to Your Heirs.”
- While older adults often believe that financial matters are best kept private, this article explains why it’s so important to “Talk to Your Parents About Their Finances.”
- In Maryland, probate and taxes may diminish a family’s life savings and/or the inheritance they intended for their children. This article helps answer the question, “Is Your Family Inheritance at Risk?“
- Planning for the costs of long term care is a big expense and sometimes a burden on the spouse or family. This article discusses how Medicaid planning, at least five years ahead, can be a big plus! “Medicaid Planning is Not Estate Planning.”
You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know
There are a lot of misconceptions about estate planning. Here are the 5 most common:
COMMON MYTHS ABOUT ESTATE PLANNING
- It’s expensive.
- I can do it myself online.
- Estate planning is the same as long term care planning.
- I’m not wealthy enough to need an estate plan.
- The plan I did a few years ago is still good.
Don’t be misled by the myths. This Free Guide to Estate Planning was designed to help educate clients on what you need to know to make informed decisions.
Be Safe Out There This Halloween
According to Safe Kids Worldwide, the risk of kids being hit by a car is higher on Halloween than on any other day of the year. So make sure all kids:- walk on sidewalks on lit streets (never through alleys or across lawns)
- walk from house to house (never run) and always walk facing traffic when walking on roads
- cross the street at crosswalks and never assume that vehicles will stop
- have flashlights with fresh batteries. Kids may also enjoy wearing glow sticks as bracelets or necklaces.
- only visit homes in your neighborhood and/or the homes of people you know.
- Help them check all treats to make sure they’re sealed. Throw out candy with torn packages or holes in the packages, spoiled items, and any homemade treats that weren’t made by someone you know.
- Don’t let young children have hard candy or gum that could cause choking.
Be Safe Out There This Halloween
According to Safe Kids Worldwide, the risk of kids being hit by a car is higher on Halloween than on any other day of the year. So make sure all kids:- walk on sidewalks on lit streets (never through alleys or across lawns)
- walk from house to house (never run) and always walk facing traffic when walking on roads
- cross the street at crosswalks and never assume that vehicles will stop
- have flashlights with fresh batteries. Kids may also enjoy wearing glow sticks as bracelets or necklaces.
- only visit homes in your neighborhood and/or the homes of people you know.
- Help them check all treats to make sure they’re sealed. Throw out candy with torn packages or holes in the packages, spoiled items, and any homemade treats that weren’t made by someone you know.
- Don’t let young children have hard candy or gum that could cause choking.
Give your family a priceless gift they’ll remember for years to come – that will provide them guidance when they need it most! The cost of a basic estate plan is a small price to pay for complete peace of mind, in the event of a crisis.
Enter Our Photo Contest & Win!
We want to see how you and your family are celebrating the kickoff of summer! Follow Us on Facebook or Instagram and post a photo in the comments section of our PHOTO CONTEST.
We’d love to see how you, your family, friends, and furbabies celebrate (Hint: big bonus points if you include a Frame & Frame item in the photo.)
Contest begins Memorial Day weekend and we will announce and TAG one lucky winner for a$100 Amazon Gift Card just for playing along. Winner will be announced July 7, 2022. Additional details available on social media.
Our Attorneys Can Help You!
For over 70 years, Frame & Frame Attorneys at Law has been serving the legal needs of our community. We provide services, often to several generations of the same family, for thoughtful planning and during times of crises. We are proud to serve as your family’s lawyer and trusted advisor.
