Category Archives: Probate
Financial Exploitation of Older or Susceptible Adults
The Maryland SAFE Act (Statute Against Financial Exploitation) In October of 2021, a Maryland law was put into place to address the financial exploitation of susceptible adults and older adults. The statute has “teeth”. An “older adult” is defined as someone at least 68 years old. The definition of a “susceptible adult” is more… Read More »
Who Owns the Burial Plots
One of the questions that comes up frequently when someone dies is who owns the remaining burial plots. A typical question is: Grandpa gave the deeds to our family burial plots to my Aunt. After my Aunt passed away, my older sister had the deeds in her possession. When my Uncle passed away, they… Read More »
How Not to Revoke A Will – An Example of How the Will Statutes Can Be a Trap for the Unwary
Revocation of a Will You live in Maryland. You had a lawyer prepare and you signed your Will in 2016 leaving your estate to only 2 of your 3 children. You know you have the original somewhere but you haven’t been able to find it. You are divorced with 3 adult children. You know… Read More »
Correcting My Will, Trust, Power of Attorney, Advance Directive, and Other Legal Documents
So, you’ve completed your estate planning documents. You carefully reviewed them. They were duly signed and witnessed and you’ve got them in a safe place. But then you and your spouse were talking and you’ve decided that one of the gifts you put into your Will is now a bad choice. You had given… Read More »
Why You Should Consider Forming a Trust
Oftentimes people think that estate planning is an activity for the elite and wealthy. However, visiting with a qualified estate planning attorney can help you understand what options may be available to you, including the formation of a trust. There are multiple benefits that a trust can provide for your family, and for future… Read More »