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Forecasting Potential Changes to Maryland Estates and Trusts Laws
How Governor Moore is trying to fix Maryland’s Estate and Inheritance Taxes
Avoiding Forced Guardianship and Financial Exploitation: Lessons from Wendy Williams’ Conservatorship Case
Frank Fritz’s Estate Battle: Lessons on the Importance of Planning Ahead
Exercise and Dementia Risk: Protecting Your Future Through Healthy Habits and Advance Planning
Surprise Visits Are Heartwarming, But What About Unplanned Guardianship?
The Future of Cash: What It Means for Your Estate Plan
A Sweet Legacy: Baltimore’s Domino Sugar Plant and the City’s Resilient Spirit
The Unstoppable Spirit of “Steel Grandpa” and Lessons for Estate Planning
How to Ensure Your Hard-Earned Wealth Benefits Your Loved Ones – Not Just Their Next Vacation
Campbell’s Soup Dropping the "Soup"?!
Should Parents Lend Money to Their Children?
The Surprising Timeline of Estate Administration and What We are Doing About It
💼 Luxury Brand Hermes Heir is leaving it all to his Gardener?
Why Did Hattie McDaniel from Gone With the Wind Leave Her Ex-Husband $1.00?
Forgetting Your Keys? Why Minor Memory Lapses Could Be a Sign of a Healthy Brain
Protect Inherited IRAs
Fake Parking Meter QR Codes in Baltimore Can Steal Your Money
Why People Allow Their Power of Attorney To Gift Everything Away
Empowering Families for a Healthier Future: Addressing the Growing Gender Gap in Life Expectancy
New Year, New Resolutions: Embracing Estate Planning for a Secure Future
The Importance of Open Communication in Estate Planning: Balancing Transparency and Discretion
Brightening the Winter Blues: Holistic Approaches to Managing SAD
Personal Attention in an Automated World: Why We Prioritize Client Care in Estate Planning
Navigating Estate Planning: Common Pitfalls and Proactive Strategies
Embrace Security and Permanence in Estate Planning: Introducing Zapa Client Portal
The Dawn of Early Detection: A New Hope in Alzheimer's Research
Navigating Changing Tides: Lessons from Maryland's Transportation Funding for Estate Planning
Honoring the Legacy of Baltimore's Fallen Heroes
The Unintended Consequences of Expressing Love: A Lesson from the Grand Canyon
The Changing Face of Family: The Rise of Estrangement and Its Impact on Estate Planning
Stouffer Legal Welcomes Attorney Amy Payne
Beyond the Heat: The Pepper X Discovery and Lessons in Estate Planning
The Significance of Planning Ahead in an Age of Longevity: The Science Behind Centenarians and the Importance of Estate Planning
Preserving Legacy Through Estate Planning: The Story of the Pawpaw Fruit and Our Family Values
Edgar Allan Poe's New Movie and Baltimore's Fondness for Him
Estate Planning: The Importance of a Clear Path for Your Heirlooms
Unpacking Maryland's New Statutory Form Power of Attorney
Decoding the Complex Language of Estate Planning: A Lesson from Ancient Hittites
The Real Cost of a Bargain: What Costco's Chickens Teach Us About Cheap Wills
When What’s Obvious Isn’t Always Obvious: The Driftwood Hermit's House and Your Estate Planning
The Unseen Bonds of Blood and Legacy: Why An Estate Plan Is Essential
Estate Planning: More Than Just Preparing for Retirement
Granny Pods: A Thoughtful Solution for Caring for Elderly Parents, But What's the Plan?
Celebrating Susan Taylor King: Baltimore's Resilient Rosie and a Symbol of Strength
Are You a Secret Millionaire? The Estate Planning Angle on Hidden Assets
Can Your Estate Plan Expire Like Your Food? An Insight into Keeping Things Fresh
Falling For Fall: Why We're Obsessed With Autumn (and It's Not Just the Pumpkin Spice!)
The Perils of Cutting Corners: A Message from the Drive Thru
The Power of Open Conversations in Estate Planning
Crafting a Charitable Legacy: The Power of Donor-Advised Funds in Estate Planning
Avoiding Burnout: Tips for a Fulfilling Retirement
Finding Purpose Beyond Finances: The Overlooked Challenge of Retirement
Modern Family and the Importance of Estate Planning for All Families
Come On Barbie, Let’s Plan Your Estate
Spotting the Red Flags: The Importance of Relationship in Estate Planning
How Does Anchoring Bias Affect Decision Making?
Shortcuts and Estate Planning: Why Skipping a Step Might Cost You More
Estate Planning & The Grasshopper Rule: Making People Feel Valued One Name at a Time
Maryland’s Intestacy Law Changes: What You Need to Know Now
Estate Planning and the Lessons from the National Bonsai Museum
What is a Joint Revocable Trust?
The Rise of Gray Divorce: Its Impact and Implications for Estate Planning
The Surprising Legality of Digital Expressions
Setting the Right Compass: The Gift of Estate Planning as a Guiding Example for Our Children
Inheritance Tax vs. Estate Tax: What Every Marylander Needs to Know
A Triumph for Maryland Families Over the State's Arbitrary Decision on 529 Plans
The High Cost of Aretha Franklin's Handwritten Will: A Lesson in Estate Planning
"Per Stirpes: A Simple Understanding of a Complex Term"
Swim Safely: Great White Sharks in Maryland Waters and A Call for Mindful Beach Travel
A Dollop of Ketchup and a Dose of Family Connection: A Controversial Take on the Heinz Debate
Why Our Brains Hate People and What We Can Do About It
The Role of Remaindermen and Life Estate Deeds
Did Shakespeare Really Mean It When He Said, “Let’s Kill All the Lawyers”?
The Looming Financial Literacy Crisis: Why Gen Z and Millennials Must Prioritize Financial Planning
Opinion: Employers and Technology can Drive an Exciting Leap in US Life Expectancy
To Bond or Not to Bond - Should You Require Your Trustees to Be Bonded?
What the heck is Phubbing and how does it affect your family?!
Leap Forward: Embracing Digital Innovation in Government Services
Unmasking the Hidden Dangers of Unhealthy Behaviors: More Than the Sum of Its Parts
Reimagining the American Dream: Tiny Homes as an Innovative Solution
Five Easy Steps to Stay Healthy Amid Wildfire Smoke: A Guide for Baltimore Residents
Overcoming Task Saturation in the Sky and in Estate Planning
How to Close an Estate in Maryland: A Comprehensive Guide
Probate Lawyers in Maryland: Your Advocates in Difficult Times
Live Webinar June 21th at 6PM! Now is the time to protect and plan!
Live Webinar June 20th at 10AM! Now is the time to protect and plan!
The Relevance of Special Needs Trust in Maryland: Protect Your Loved One's Future
The Helpful Neighbor Who Helped Themselves To Mom's Assets
The FBI Surveillance Plane Over West Baltimore: A Discussion on Safety and Privacy
The Intricate Dance Behind Local Events: The Case of Baltimore’s Artscape
A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Add a Name to a Deed in Maryland and the Associated Risks
Can Power of Attorney Change a Life Estate? Unraveling the Complexities in Maryland
Navigating Life Estate Remainderman Tax
Leverage Changes to the Capital Gains Tax Brackets for Financial Planning in Maryland: A 2023 Update
Understanding Capital Gains Tax in Maryland: A Comprehensive Guide
Water Rate Hike in Baltimore County and the Importance of Timely Property Tax Payments
The Herndon Monument Climb: A Testament to the Unique Legacies of Maryland's Naval Academy Midshipmen
Navigating the Sandwich Generation: Caring for Aging Parents with Limited Resources
The Value of Hobbies: Communicating and Planning for Inherited Items of Worth
Shifting Trends in Addressing Unlawful Occupancy, a Legal Perspective in Maryland
Elective Share of Spouse in Maryland: What You Should Know
How to Help Your Parents Create an Estate Plan – A Guide to Providing Support and Guidance
What Legal Steps Do I Need to Take Before a Medical Procedure? – Be Prepared for the Unforeseen
D-Day, the Baby Boom, and the Importance of Estate Planning for a Generation of Wealth Transfer
Perils of DIY Estate Planning: Why Working with an Attorney is Crucial
Celebrating National Teachers Day and Appreciation Month: Honoring Famous Teachers and the Educators at Stouffer Legal
Baltimore Born Babe Ruth Hit a Home Run With His Living Trust - - Almost 100 Years Ago!
Protecting Your Assets and Planning for Long-Term Care
Navigating Estate Planning After Divorce
Complexities of Guardianship for Elderly Parents
Estate Planning: A Journey from Ancient Greece to Modern Maryland
Navigating the Complexities of Tenants in Common and Protecting Your Property Rights in Maryland
Ensuring a Secure Future for Your Loved Ones with Special Needs in Maryland
Empower Your Family with Expert Estate Planning Solutions for Individuals with Disabilities in Maryland
Understanding Prenuptial Agreements in Maryland: What They Can and Cannot Do
How Your Child Could Lose Their Inheritance: Protecting Their Future
Will Your Spouse Have to Share Their Inheritance with Your Children? Understanding Maryland Estate Laws
What if Lisa Marie Presley's Estate was Administered in Maryland
Executors and Trustees: Understanding Their Roles in Your Estate Plan
Relocating Out of State: Will Your Maryland Estate Plan Be Effective?
The Decline of Life Estate Deeds in Modern Estate Planning
How often should I review my estate plan?
Is an UTMA Account the Best Way to Hold a Minor's Inheritance? Here's What You Need to Know.
Should you pay your parent’s LTC Premiums?
Is probate really all that bad? I’m not so sure why everyone said I should avoid it.
George Washington had a Trust
Should I have Long Term Care Insurance?
Live Webinar Wednesday March 8th at 6pm! Now is the time to protect and plan!
How do I know if the attorney I chose is the right attorney?
Should I bring my children to my Estate Planning consultation when I meet with an Attorney?
What is a Letter of Administration?
Random Acts of Kindness Day
Let’s talk about Spendthrift Clauses
George Washington has a Trust
Where Should I Keep my Estate Planning Documents?
Random Acts of Kindness Day
How do I know if the attorney I chose is the right attorney?
Should I bring my children to my Estate Planning consultation when I meet with an Attorney?
What is an Inter Vivos Trust?
What are the downsides to creating a Trust?
What are “Wills and Trusts”?
What are the downsides to creating a Trust?
Is my life insurance protected from creditors?
How do I know if the attorney I chose is the right attorney?
Should I bring my children to my Estate Planning consultation when I meet with an Attorney?
What are the downsides to creating a Trust?
Can you be a co-power of attorney?
What trends to expect in estate planning for 2023?
What happens if your child inherits from you and then gets a divorce?
5 reasons to update your estate plan in 2023
How do I protect my equity from a down payment on a condo with my boyfriend?
Estate Planning for Children Studying Abroad
Are the Holidays a good time to explain your Estate Plan to Family and Friends?
We all worry that our kids will spend everything!
When should we have the “Talk” about Nursing Homes?
Durable POA versus limited or springing POA
Why Kids Fight in an Estate
Power of Attorneys are both Powerful and Limited
Why does Santa need an Estate Plan?
Some things you don’t want to do yourself
D4C Pooled Special Needs Trusts
Medicaid Crisis Planning
The Acronyms of Estate Planning
Determining Testamentary Capacity
Comparing Critical Illness Riders and Long-Term Care Riders
Including a Power of Appointment in Your Estate Plan
Estate Planning Statistics
The Not-So-Simple Will
What is the Best Age to Start Long-Term Care Planning?
What to Know When You Inherit Assets
Comparing a Conduit Trust to an Accumulation Trust
Trust Options for Married Couples
Probate is Not as Scary as Many Think
Protecting Your Marriage When Caregiving for Elderly Parents
Common Features of Life Insurance with a Long-Term Care Rider
Protecting the Family Home from Medicaid Recovery
The Difference Between Long-Term Care Medicaid and Health Insurance Medicaid
Debunking Myths About Living Trusts
An Overview of all the Different Types of Dementia
How to Name a Trust
Will My Power of Attorney and Advance Directives Be Honored If I Am in Another State?
Use of the Marital Deduction in Estate Planning
Biggest Complaints About Traditional Long-Term Care Insurance
What is a Dynasty Trust?
Choosing Your Executor/Personal Representative
Tips for Properly Funding Your Trust
Understanding How Trusts Assist in Medicaid Planning
How Relationships Affect the Estate Planning Process
Making a Care Plan for Your Senior Loved One
Estate Planning for Lottery Winners
What Every Senior Needs to Know About Shingles
Organize Your Estate Documents for Your Executor
Consequences of Destroying or Hiding a Valid Will
Powerful Provisions to Include in Financial Power of Attorney Documents
3 Considerations Before Buying a Vacation Property
Free Cognitive Tests to Assess Your Senior Loved One
Estate Planning for Clients with No Apparent Heirs
What to Expect in 2023
FEMA is Now Paying for Funeral Expenses for Deaths Resulting from Covid-19
What is Estate Tax Exemption Portability?
Six Elements of an Effective Business Continuity Plan
Best Practices for Relocating a Senior Suffering from Dementia
How to Include Charitable Giving in Your Estate Plan
Estate Planning for Non-U.S. Citizens
How to Feel Young at Any Age
Storage Options – Both Physical and Digital for Your Estate Planning Documents
Does a Verbal Will Hold Up in Maryland?
Quick and Easy Nutritious Food Options to Help Your Senior Loved One Eat Better
What Are Qualified Education Expenses Under a 529 Plan?
Protecting Digital Assets in Your Business Succession Plan and Personal Estate Plan
Managing Psychiatric Symptoms in Dementia Patients
Estate Planning When Difficult or Estranged Family Members are Involved
Determining if Your Estate is a Regular Estate or Small Estate Under Maryland Law
Grandparents and 529 Plans – What You Need to Know
Art Therapy for Seniors
Flexibility is Key When Using Common Pot Trusts
Transitioning Your Business Through a Buy-Sell Agreement Combined with Good Estate Planning
Getting Cash Out of Life Insurance Policies
What Decisions Are Covered by a Living Will?
Estate Planning for Tangible Personal Property
Funeral Etiquette
The Importance of Excellent Oral Hygiene for Seniors
What is a Qualified Personal Residence Trust?
How to Sneak Nutrients into a Senior’s Diet
How to Ensure You Can Assist in Decisions for Elderly Loved Ones
Reasons to Decant a Trust
Detecting When Seniors Are Keeping Secrets
How to Manage Elderly Temper Tantrums
Denied Medicaid? Next Steps to Take
How Long Will Probate Take?
How to Write an Obituary
Obtaining the Right Hearing Aids
How to Include Season Tickets in Your Estate Plan
Tips for Summer Travel with Elderly Loved Ones
Opening a Bank Account for Estate Funds
10 Steps to Take Immediately When Someone Dies
#StrokeAwarenessMonth – Detecting and Preventing Strokes
The Latest Alzheimer’s Discoveries
Telehealth to Continue in Its Widespread Use
Protecting the Deceased from Identity Theft
Should I Appoint a Corporate Trustee?
5 Biggest Threats to Your Assets
The Differing Roles of Estate Planners and Financial Advisors
The Medicaid Divorce: How It Affects Benefits
Alopecia in the Elderly
What Are Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)?
Advance Directives to Hasten Death for Those Suffering from Dementia
Tips for Preplanning Your Funeral Service
Matching Up Medical Needs with the Right Services for Seniors
5 Tips to Encourage Older Adults to Exercise
What To Do If You Suspect Elder Abuse
Most Common Age-Related Eye Issues
Beware of the Top 10 Mistakes Made in Creating a Living Trust
Top 5 Reasons You Need a Living Trust
What Owning Cryptocurrency Means for Your Estate Plan
How to Pick the Right Pet for Your Senior Loved One
New Improvements for Nursing Home Care
Top 10 Tips for Conducting an Estate Sale
Upcoming Changes to Direct Contracting in the Medicare Program
Can You Rule Your Heirs from the Grave?
What Types of Claims Can Be Made Against the Estate of a Deceased Person?
Are VA Nursing Homes Free for Veterans?
Taxation of Special Needs Trusts
Living Probate Versus Post-Mortem Probate
What Expatriates Need to Know About Estate Planning
Earned Income Tax Credit Now Available to Seniors Without Dependents
What Happens When the Gift and Estate Tax Exemption Gets Drastically Lower?
How to Care for Your Pet(s) After You Pass Away
The 4 Parts of Medicare
What is a Non-Grantor Trust?
Understanding Hospice Care
Using Life Estates in Estate Planning
Introducing Games Like Wordle to Seniors
Signs Your Elderly Loved One Should No Longer Be Behind the Wheel
How Living Trusts Can Help Seniors
Estate Planning for Visual Artists
What You Can and Cannot Do with a Power of Attorney
Does it Violate HIPAA to Ask Someone if They Have Been Vaccinated?
The Internet of Medical Things
Medicaid Assessed a Penalty – What Next?
Lonely Winters for the Elderly
The Use of Family Limited Partnerships in Estate Planning
Appropriate Documents For End-of-Life Care Decisions
Terminating a Special Needs Trust
Age Discrimination
Comparing 3 Types of Independent Living for Seniors
Tips for Dealing with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Apple’s Latest Update Helps Your Loved Ones Access Your Digital Assets After Death
Estate Planning for Professionals in Private Practice
The Role and Credentials of Estate Planners
Make Sure Your Wishes Are Carried Out
IRS Changes that May Impact Your 2022 Estate Planning
Initiating Hospice Care for Patients with Dementia
Estate Planning Tips to Protect Your Domestic Partner
Don’t Wait Until It Is Too Late
Estate Planning for Baby Boomers
Can Minors Create Estate Plans?
How to Add Liquidity to Your Estate Plan
How to Protect Your Parents’ Assets from Greedy Siblings
How Social Security is Changing in 2022
What You Need to Know about Continuing Care Retirement Communities
You Have a Will, is That Enough?
The Risk of Polypharmacy in the Elderly
How to Protect Your Child’s Inheritance from their Spouse
How Does a DNR (Do-Not-Resuscitate) Order Work?
Points to Discuss with Your Aging Parent
The Impact of Divorce on Your Estate Plan
Comparing 5 Main Types of Trusts
How to Prevent Your Will from Being Contested
Safer Shopping for Seniors
The Stress of Caregiving on the Sandwich Generation
Tis the Season – Holiday Ideas for Kids and Seniors to Do Together
Seniors and Prescription Drug Addiction
Neuroscientists’ Sleep Recommendations for Women
Received an Inheritance? What To Do When Family and “Friends” Ask for Money
Learning Estate Planning on the Run? Check out these Top 5 Recommended Podcasts
The Basics of Advance Care Planning
Emotional Support Animals and Seniors
2021 End-of-Year Estate Planning Checklist
What is a Child Protection Plan?
What are the Consequences of Receiving a Gift or Inheritance from Someone Who is not a US Citizen?
Seniors Heading Back to Work
Year End Gifting: Avoid these Mistakes!
How to Transition the Family Business to the Next Generation
The Impact of Normal Aging on Thinking and Memory
Tips for Maintaining the Peace Among Your Heirs
Strategies for a Rising Tax Environment
The Infrastructure Legislation and its Implications on the Elderly/Veterans
The History of Estate Planning
Just What Does an Estate Planning Attorney Do?
What You Need to Know About Paying for Rehabilitation After a Hospital Stay, Part 2
Transitioning to Rehabilitation After a Hospital Stay, Part 1
Disability Planning – Be Proactive with Power of Attorney Documents
Preparing Seniors for Winter
Medicare Open Enrollment – October 15 through December 7, 2021
How Inflation is Affecting the Elderly
What Your College Freshman Needs
Recognizing and Reporting Elder Abuse
Estate Planning for Social Media Influencers
Blood Clotting Concerns for Seniors
Protecting Your Dependents Through Proactive Estate Planning
A Trustworthy Person Standing in Your Shoes Right Now
Top Funeral Trends to Expect in 2022
Learning from Celebrities – Do Not Let These Probate Horror Stories Happen to You
Estate Planning Horror Stories
Medicaid Divorce: Maybe . . . Maybe Not.
What Happens to a Lawsuit if a Plaintiff Dies?
Probate and Life Insurance- How they Intersect
Are You Prepared to Care for an Aging Parent?
Your Doctor Left Your Health Plan - Now What?
Pain Management in the Elderly
Estate Planning Strategies for Farmers
Tips for Including Rental Properties in Your Estate Plan
Need Help Understanding Medicare? Here Are Tips and Resources for Assistance
Estate Planning and Privacy Concerns
Estate Planning for Military Personnel
Artificial intelligence and aging
Tips for Choosing Adult Care Day
What is a Testamentary Trust?
Dealing with Real Property Issues During Estate Administration
The role of virtual care in senior living markets
Estate Planning Considerations for Intellectual Property
Tips to Help Others Who Are Grieving After the Loss of a Loved One
New Updates from the Alzheimer’s Association International Annual Conference
Estate Planning for Professional Athletes
Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates – Are Maryland Nursing Homes Requiring Vaccines?
5 Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Creating a Special Needs Trusts
Respite Care Options for Caregivers
Legal Remedies Available When a Family Member Suffers from Addiction
The Impact of Hearing Loss on Dementia
5 Steps to Properly Administering a Maryland Estate
Leaving the Family Home: How to Start the Conversation
Storing Health Care Directives Safely Online
Including a Letter of Intent in Your Estate Plan for a Child with Special Needs
Prenups: Not Just For Movie Stars
Unclaimed Inheritances – Reuniting Maryland Residents with their Rightful Assets
How Religious Beliefs Impact Estate Planning
Trust Trend: Making Heirs Wait for Inheritances
21st Century Cures Act Mandates Health Care Providers to Share Clinical Notes
Memory Care Innovations
Understanding the Terminology Used in Estate Administration
What to Do If You Lost the Original Will
Is Aging in Place the Best Option?
Is It Necessary to Trade Your Home for Nursing Home Care?
Can You Include Suicide Assistance Provisions in Your Estate Plan?
How Bankruptcy Impacts Estate Planning
Coping with Sundowners Syndrome
Spousal dementia and its effect on a marriage
Frozen Embryos in Probate
Generation Skipping Trusts
How Art Investments Impact Estate Planning
How to Recognize Nursing Home Abuse or Neglect
Survivorship Provisions in Estate Planning
Estate Planning for Foreign Property Owners
DNA Tests Are Causing Issues in Estate Planning and Administration
Recently Diagnosed with a Chronic Illness? Here is a Checklist to Get Your Affairs In Order…
The Latest on Alzheimer’s Disease Treatments
5 Coping Tips for Difficult Behavior Exhibited by Elderly Loved Ones
What Constitutes Executor Fraud?
What to Include in a Letter of Instruction?
Estate Planning Considerations for Transgender Individuals
Fighting Over Inherited Property? Learn How Maryland’s Sale in Lieu of Partition May Resolve the Conflict
Is Estate Planning a Wise Place to Procrastinate?
When Your Senior’s Negativity Starts Taking Its Toll on the Family
What Happens to Assets Remaining in a Special Needs Trust When the Primary Beneficiary Dies?
Chaotic Times – Can Intra-Family Loans Help?
The Pros and Cons of Feeding Tubes for Your Aging Loved Ones
Covid-19 Impacted Seniors Over 75 So Much Worse Than Other Ages
Estate Planning Benefits of ESOPS for Business Owners
Solo Aging and the Challenges it Brings
Top 5 Misconceptions About Aging
What You Need to Know in 2021 About Medicare Plan D: Prescription Drugs
A Lost Will Can Create Many a Problem
Immediate Versus “Springing” Power of Attorney
Estate Planning for Single Parents
The Basics of Medicaid Estate Recovery
What Happens to Your Debt when You Pass Away?
Can Someone Set Up Multiple Living Trusts?
Book Club: Helpful Elder Law Books
5 Reasons You Should Not Skimp on Estate Planning
There are Several Ways to Leave an Inheritance for Your Spouse
Per Capita or Per Stirpes?
Including Transfer-on-Death (TOD) Accounts in Your Estate Plan
Five Myths About Your Assets and Nursing Home Care
Collection of Data Can Create Problem for the Elderly
Estate Planning for Medical Doctors
Distributing Personal Property to Heirs After You Pass Away
7 FAQs About Maryland Probate
Why May is Special for Elder Law Attorneys
Estate Planning for College Kids
FDIC Insurance Limits for Trust Accounts
Accessing a Deceased Person’s Digital Assets
You May Not Need a Long, Extensive Estate Plan
New Augmented Estate Law Increases Spouse’s Right as a Beneficiary
Pet Trusts – Planning for Your Pet’s Care
Ugly Truth About Godparents
How the $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Bill Impacts Our Senior Adults
Acquiring Temporary Guardianship in Emergency Situations
Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples
Outright Gift or Irrevocable Trust?
Do You Treat Children Fairly or Equally?
The SECURE Act Eliminated the “Stretch IRA” – Other Options to Make Your IRA Last
Inheriting Property Encumbered by Liens or Mortgages
Do Heirs Want the Vacation Home?
The Dangers of Hoarding Behavior in the Elderly
The Impact of Capital Gains Tax on Estate Planning
What If You Can’t Keep Them Down on the Farm?
Reducing the Risk of Dementia
Estate Planning for Entrepreneurs
Basic Rules of Asset Protection Planning
A Good Will Can Be a Beautiful Thing
Burial or Cremation? Deciding in Advance
5 Tips to Stay Organized as an Elderly Relative’s Financial Power of Attorney
Estate Planning for New Parents
Senior Adults and Identity Theft – How to Protect Against It
How is Step-Up in Basis Calculated?
Helping Seniors Survive Allergy Season
Tax Breaks for Family Caregivers
What to Consider in Retirement Planning
Setting Boundaries with Elderly Loved Ones
Breaking Down the Barriers to Vaccines for Maryland’s Seniors
Small Businesses are Suffering – Can a Business Succession Plan Help?
Using Adoption to Assure Someone is an Heir Can Create Problems
Data Privacy Tips for Older Adults
Comparing Critical Illness Insurance to Disability Insurance
Tax Season is Here – How are Trusts Taxed?
Identity Fraud Targeting the Elderly
UNIQUE HEALTH CHALLENGES FACED BY VETERANS
Life After A Dementia Diagnosis
Can You Visit Nursing Homes After Vaccinations?
Creating an Estate Plan that Benefits a Child with Special Needs
The Biden Tax Plan – Will It Be Retroactive? What This Could Mean for 2021 Estate Planning
It Is Wise to Consider Medicaid Carefully
Resolving Conflicts Between a Financial Power of Attorney and a Healthcare Power of Attorney
Disclaiming an Inheritance in Maryland
Estate Planning Considerations for Families with Stepchildren
ADVANCED CARE DIRECTIVES: ARE THEY NECESSARY?
Common Estate Planning Goals
How a Prenuptial Agreement Factors into Estate Planning
Common Misconceptions About Long-Term Care
Little Mistakes Create the Most Estate Problems
Does a Will Supersede a Trust?
How Much Do You Compensate a Trustee?
Should Adult Children be Financially Responsible for their Aging Parents?
The surprising health risks of hearing loss
A Senior with Word Recall Issues? How to Test for Cognitive Decline
Strapped for Cash? Tempted to Take Out an Inheritance Loan? What You Need to Know
Can You Contest a Trust the Same Way You Contest a Will?
An Out-Of-Date Estate Plan Can Create Problems
2021 Estate and Wealth Planning Outlook
Incorporating Intangible Assets into Your Estate Plan
Tips for Making a Windfall Last
Estate Planning Should Precede Remarriage
Estate Planning for Clients with Cryptocurrencies
How to Hire an Estate Planning Attorney that Best Fits Your Needs
Successor Trustees – How to Make a Smooth Transition
The Basics of a Spousal Lifetime Access Trust (SLAT)
Estate Planning for a Beneficiary Suffering from Addiction
A Will Is Still Needed Even If Estate Tax Is Eliminated
Tips for Long Distance Caregivers
If you are a parent it is likely a will is an essential document.
Mediating Probate Disputes
Using 529 College Savings Plans as Part of Your Gift Strategy
Living a Thrifty Life and Leaving Millions
What Can Go Wrong with a Life Estate?
New “Universal” Deduction for Charitable Contributions Under the 2020 CARES Act
2020 Holiday Tips for the Elderly
An Estate Plan Protects Your Family in the Future
Round-Up of 2021 Modifications for Medicare and Social Security
Ombudsman – Advocate for Nursing Home Residents
Mistakes Executors Make that Land Them in Big Trouble
Donating to Individuals Has Special Rules
Maryland's COVID-19 Vaccination Plan- What it Means for Seniors
Five Steps to Funding a Living Trust
Tips for Hiring a Professional Fiduciary
Silver Alert: What Does It Mean and How to Avoid Needing It
How to Remove/Replace a Trustee
Preparing the Elderly for a Lonely Winter
Can a Nursing Home Refuse to Allow Communication?
Estate Plans Not Only for Those with Assets
IRS Issues Long-Term Care Premium Deductibility Limits for 2021
Caring for a Senior Who is Terminally Ill
Probate Problems: How to Steer Clear of Probate Court
The Strength of a Wealth Management Team
What NOT to Keep in Your Safe Deposit Box
Getting Remarried? Take Steps to Prevent Disinheriting your Kids
People in Distress May Sign Away Inheritance
Balancing Long-Term Care Needs for Couples
Tips to Improve the Application Process for Veterans’ Benefits
What is an Insolvent Estate?
Everyone Needs a Will and Age Doesn’t Matter
Medicaid Planning: Irrevocable Trusts
Counteracting Cognitive Decline with Vision Improvement Strategies
What Happens When a Will Contains Ambiguous Language?
How to Determine if You Can Claim an Elderly Loved One as a Dependent on Your Income Tax Return
Paying for Long-Term Care by Converting Life Insurance
Aging is a Success Story
4 Life Insurance Options for Seniors
Can an Executor or Trustee Liquidate Property without a Beneficiary’s Approval?
Estate Planning Tips for the Remainder of 2020- Preparing for a Democratic Sweep
Is the Aging Middle Class Being Left behind?
How to Create a Senior Care Plan in 3 Easy Steps
Using a Life Estate Deed to Protect the Family Home from Medicaid Recapture
Barriers to Voting for the Elderly Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic
Will an Inheritance Spoil Your Children?
Top 5 Signs that Indicate It May Be Time to Move to Memory Care
Protecting an Inheritance from Your Adult Child’s Spouse
Should I Take or Waive Executor Fees?
Anosognosia: How Aware Are Dementia Patients?
Vaccinations for the 2020-2021 Flu Season in Light of Covid-19
How a Residential Lease is Impacted by Death of a Tenant in Maryland
How Can I Get Paid for Being a Family Caregiver?
When Does a Power of Attorney Designation End?
Compulsive Shopping Among the Elderly
How to Spot Medical Billing Errors and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Expenses
Helping Prevent Injury-Causing Falls Among the Elderly
Filing a Final Income Tax Return After the Death of a Loved One
Can a Bank Refuse to Honor a Financial POA?
Is It Possible to Legally Force an Elderly Family Member to Move to a Nursing Home?
Determining Which Assets Must Go Through the Probate Process
Substance Abuse Among the Elderly
How Do You Modify or Revoke a Will?
A Roundup of Discounted Services for Seniors
How HIPAA Impacts Caring for the Elderly
Beware of Naming Co- Agents in your Power of Attorney Documents
Gift and Charity Planning in a Low Interest Rate Environment
Letter of Competency: Why You Need It and How to Get It
How the Coronavirus Pandemic is Shedding Light on Ageism
The Five Most Popular Types of Trusts
Making the Beneficiary Designation of Certain Assets as the Living Trust Itself – When Does this Accomplish Your Goals and When Does this Elude Them?
Is a Spouse Obligated to Notify the Other Spouse of Estate Plans?
As a Business Owner, Do I Need a Buy-Sell Agreement?
Steps to Take When Someone Breaches a Fiduciary Duty
Are There Restrictions on Who Can Be Named a Beneficiary in a Will?
Looking at Ways the 2020 Pandemic Will Impact Long Term Care Insurance
3 Common Mistakes with Pet Trusts
Integrated Family Wealth Planning
Document Signing While Social Distancing
Creating a Life File and Keeping it Digitally Safe
Organ Donation as Part of Estate Planning: A Provision for Anatomical Gifts
Initiating Estate Planning Conversations with Aging Parents
Top Five Questions to Ask Nursing Home Administrators About the Pandemic
Avoiding Caretaker Burnout: Causes and Solutions
What Happens to Timeshares During Probate?
Using Intra-Family Loans to Accomplish Estate Planning Goals
Funeral and Internment Benefits Available to Veterans
Estate Planning Issues Arising from Adoption
Maryland Nursing Home Residents: Your Stimulus Check is Yours to Keep
Your Living Will – Looking at Ventilator Options in Light of COVID-19
Unemployment Issues for Older Americans
How the CARES Act Impacts Maryland’s Seniors
Retirement Account Update: No Required Minimum Distributions in 2020
What does Medicare Cover in Relation to COVID-19?
What are the Different Types of Special Needs Trusts?
The Dangers of Falling
What’s the Difference Between Retirement Planning, Financial Planning and Estate Planning?
What You Need to Know About Dementia
The Effect of Pre-Marital Agreements on Estate Planning
Who, What, When and Where of Maryland Estate Planning
Using a Hybrid Approach to Long Term Care
Understanding What Elder Law Attorneys Do
Comparing Joint Versus Separate Trusts for Married Couples
Apps and Activities for Those Suffering from Dementia
Retirement Savings Plummeting? Don’t Panic
Nursing Home Infection Plans Face Scrutiny
Business Continuity Planning – How is It Different than Business Succession Planning?
Tips to Maximize Your Social Security Benefits
Tax Deadlines Postponed: Free Tax Assistance Available for Seniors
Staying Connected to Senior Loved Ones Among the Covid19 Crisis
What the Elimination of the Widow’s Tax Means for Veterans Benefits
How Often Should I Update My Estate Plan?
Do Small Estates Have to Go Through Maryland Probate?
Medicaid May Pay a Family Member as a Caregiver
A Medicare Costly Mistake – Knowing the Difference Between a Wellness Check and an Annual Physical
Three Common Probate Avoidance Strategies
Checklist of Items to Leave Behind for Your Loved Ones
Where to Store the Original Copy of Your Last Will and Testament
The Danger of Naming Your “Estate” as Your Life Insurance Beneficiary
How Secure is Social Security?
2020 Census – Seniors Need to Be Counted
Patient Safety Movement – How We Can Help Our Seniors
Estate Planning and the Coronavirus
Tax Season – How to File a Tax Return for a Special Needs Trust
What You Need to Know About Minors Inheriting in Maryland
Preventing Litigation Over Your Estate After You Pass Away
Top 5 Reasons You Need an Estate Plan Regardless of How Much Money You Have
Money Management Concierge Services for Seniors
Can I Claim My Parents as Dependents?
When is a Bond Required for Probate or Guardianship in Maryland?
The Maryland Health Care Decisions Act – How to Become a Surrogate Decision Maker
Long Term Care Insurance: 4 Tips
Providing Income to a Second Spouse While Preserving Assets for Your Children
Business Succession Planning Requires a Multi-Disciplinary Approach
Estate Planning Suggestions for Small Business Owners
How Millennials Are Impacting Funeral Homes and the Death Industry in General
Unintended Consequences of Joint Bank Accounts
Helping a Senior Loved One Move to a New Home
How to Choose an Elder Law Attorney
Deconstructing a Trust Document
How a Mediator Can Help the Estate Planning Process
Who Gets Your Bitcoins When You Die?
Why You Should Never Count on an Inheritance
Estate Planning for Federal Employees with a Thrift Savings Plan
How Payable on Death (POD) Designations Impact Probate
Estate Planning for a Second Marriage
Equal Division Versus Fair Division
Not all Powers of Attorney are Created Equal
The SECURE Act – What it Means for Your Retirement Plan
Medicare is Adding New Telehealth Services in 2020
Understanding a Life Insurance Trust
How to Choose an Electric Mobility Scooter
Compare Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts
Extra Steps to Keep Your Health Issues Private in the Digital Age
How to Prove an Asset Transfer Had Nothing to Do with Medicaid Eligibility
What Happens if Grandparents Leave an IRA to a Grandchild?
Charitable Leads Trusts
What is “Medi-Gap” Insurance?
The Three Main Roles Involved in Estate Planning
How the MISSION Act is Designed to Help Veterans Gain Better Access to Healthcare
Estate Planning for Same Sex Marriages
Special Needs Trust Fairness Act
Often a Will is Not Enough – What You Need is a Comprehensive Estate Plan
5 Things You Need to Know if You Inherit an IRA
Seniors Are Highly Targeted by Online Scams and Predators – Be Wary of the Dark Web
Is Your Title to Real Property Consistent with Your Estate Planning Goals?
A Digital Asset Protection Plan
How to Deal with Loved Ones Prone to Wandering
If Someone Makes a Gift Just Prior to Death, is it Valid or Must it Be Brought Back into the Estate?
Can a Nursing Home Require Arbitration in their Contracts?
Should Your Will Contain an In Terrorem Clause?
Psychiatric Advance Directives
Two Documents You Need When Your Child Turns 18
Top 4 Tips for Recognizing Elder Financial Abuse
Controlling from the Grave: Incentive Trusts
What Powers are Conferred by a Durable Power of Attorney?
A New Approach to Managing Dementia
Estate Planning Needs for Expanding Lifespans
Tips for Seniors Traveling this Holiday Season
Gun Control Laws Are Under Unparalleled Scrutiny - How This May Impact Your Estate Plan if You Own Guns
The Future Is Unknown So Prepare for the Unexpected
Musicians Take Closer Look at Estate Planning
A Good Estate Plan Can Limit Chances of a Successful Challenge
Reports of Death of Social Security Recipients Greatly Exaggerated
Social Security May Soon Run Out of Operational Funding
Social Security Website Security Is Too Secure
Social Media Prompts New Way to Abuse Elderly
A Trust Protector has Authority to Resolve Issues
A Good Estate Plan Starts with a Good Attorney
No Matter Your Age or Problems an Estate Plan May Still Be an Option
A Fractured Fairy Tale: The Sad Case of Cinderella's Estate Plan
Kids Not Allowed to Visit Their Dad, Glen Campbell
Dog's Trust Fund Sparks Some Disagreement
Perhaps Death Is Not the Worse Fate?
So, Who Is Your Attorney?
Revocable Living Trusts May Not Be the Answer
You Do Need a Will, Even If It Is Only a Simple Will
A Simple Will Is a Standard Will and Doesn't Always Fit the Circumstance
How to Avoid Estate Planning Mistakes
Do You Have Small Children? Then You Need a Will
All Trusts Are Not the Same
Not Everyone Needs a Revocable Living Trust
What are Social Security Rights in a Foreign Country?
Thieves Needs to Be Blocked from Your Social Security
You Have an Estate Plan but How Do You Make It Work?
Getting Started Can Be Made Simple If You Know the Basics
A Trust Can Be Helpful but Exactly What Is It?
A Trust Takes Work but Almost Always Brings Good Results
Social Security Is Here to Stay
How Do You Handle an Estate Plan When a Relative Is Missing?
Take a Little Time to Learn about Estate Planning Documents
Letter-Writing Project Eases End-of-Life Regrets
An Increase in Wealthy Fuels Increased Need for Advice
Transition to Succession for a Family Business
Blended Families Require More Elaborate Estate Planning
Have Humans Reached Their Life Expectancy Limit?
The Purchase of Tupac's Memorabilia Could Bring You a Lawsuit
Does Inheritance Equal Love?
Inheritance or No Inheritance: What Is Best for Your Children?
Some Walmart Stores Offer Legal Services
Divorce and/or Remarriage Should Spark Look at Estate Plan
New York Changes Law on Pet Burial
Are You Really Informed about Social Security?
How Does One Go About Getting an Estate Plan?
Keep Track of Old Retirement Accounts
Marriage among Seniors Can Create Challenges
This May Be the Right Week to Create Your Estate Plan
State Blocks Utilities from Post-Death Termination Fees
A Trust Is Sometimes a Better Choice Than Life Insurance
Theft Loss' Broadened in Estate Tax Case
Public Obit Highlights His Opinion of Debates
Perhaps Your Home Should Be in a Trust?
Estate Planning Can Help Prevent Family Fights
The Two Basic Categories of Estate Planning
Both Wills and Trusts Have Their Advantages
Not All Items for Your Estate Plan are Obvious
Discussing Your Estate Plan with Your Family
Don't Be Fooled by Estate Planning Myths
Trusts are Like People��They Pay Taxes and Can Donate to Charity
A Bypass Trust Can Still Be a Good Idea
All Estate Plans Should Include the Following
Dad Found Buried in the Yard
IRS Wins, Executor Loses
Dealing with Grief and Handling Deceased's Affairs
It May Be Difficult to Talk Your Parents into an Estate Plan
Funding Your Trust�� Not Just a Pour Over Will
An Estate Plan Does Not Have to Be a Big Hassle
IRA Go into Your Trust?
Family Dynasty Trusts Head toward Termination
Trump Policies Could Have Impact on Charitable Giving
The Common Misconceptions about Wills and Trusts
Beneficiary Designations May Need Review
Just How Difficult Is Estate Planning?
Treatment from Store Employees May Have Led to Death
So, Just What Is Estate Planning?
You May Be Surprised by the Impact of Inheritance
A United Family Can Ease Suffering
Entertainer's Estate, Rapper Head to Court
What Is Costs and Frequency of Elder Abuse
There are Exceptions to Attorney-Client Privilege
Estate Plans Should Be Reviewed When Big Changes Arise
A Homemade Will? Save Now and Risk Paying Later
Plan Ahead If You Want a Charitable Legacy
Rate of Dementia Declines 12% in U.S.
Another Celebrity Estate Fight Brewing?
Is It Time to Review Your Estate Plan?
Will a Trump Presidency Finally Kill Off the Estate Tax?
Palliative Care May Preserve Dignity for Terminal Patients
Will Wealth Concentration Fears Impact Estate Tax Debate?
Trump Taking Office Is Likely to Result in Medicare Changes
Michael's Estate Estimated at More Than $100 Million
Death Bed Talk Is Usually about Loved Ones
Do You Have to Sue Yourself Sometimes?
What If You Can't Care for a Real Animal? Robotic Pets!
Even a Minor Mistake in an Estate Plan Can Cause Major Problems
A Celebrity's Death Often Increases Sales of Their Work
Business in Ghana Will Customize Your Coffin
Investment Accounts Belong in Your Trust
Money May Not Be the Root of Family Estate Dispute
Federal Court May Be the Answer When Suing a Trust
Trump Could Face Early Test with Estate Tax
Scams Can Get You a Worthless Estate Plan
Wills are Suddenly Important in China
Can a Broken Heart Cause Death?
Could U.S. Be Approaching the Final Estate Tax Battle?
Physician's Assistance in Taking Own Life Gaining Support
Secretary Nominee Created a Dynasty Trust
Elder Law Issues Important to All Ages
A Diversified Portfolio May Get More Challenging
Elderly Becoming Responsible for More Student Loans
A New Home State Can Affect Estate Plan
Valentine's Day Can Bring a Final Decision
Funeral Home Pricing Not Always Easy to Obtain
False Alzheimer's Diagnosis Sparks Lawsuit
I Love You Wills' May Cause Some Serious Problems
Woman Faces Multiple Charges Concerning Fraudulent Will
Manslaughter Charge, Lawsuit Stall Estate
Common Reasons Family Fights Develop over Estates
Age Discrimination Suit Ends in Mistrial
Trump's High Court Nominee has Link to Elder Law
If You Are Going to Be a Caregiver You Need to Prepare
Planning for a Really Long Life Has Its Challenges
Estate Planning Does Not Have to Be Difficult
Super Wealthy Making Plans for the Future
Estate Planning May Just Be about Protecting Your Family
Some Debt Continues after Death
Self-Driving Cars Could Extend Independence for Elderly
Advances in Technology Create Need for New Legal Rules
Politics Sparks Battle in Phyllis Schlafly's Estate
Legal Fight Appears Over in Hepburn Estate
Condolences Help Them through Tough Times
Is Nevada a Better Trust Than Delaware?
Many Americans Find They Have a Younger Boss
Tennessee Takes Fresh Look at Disinheritance Rule
Tax Time and Estate Plans Often Go Together
Trump Family Brings Trusts to Forefront
Appropriate Questions to Ask Nursing Homes
A Trip to Mars Can Quickly Age You
New Parents Need an Estate Plan
Do Heirs Want the Vacation Home?
Protecting Family Wealth from the Family
TV Doctor Moonlights by Performing Euthanasia
Perhaps We Can Learn from Mistakes in Podcast
Elimination of Tax Should Not Eliminate Planning
Heirs May Need Cash to Hold Them Over
Safety Deposit Box? Not a Good Idea
The Hidden Traps of the Homemade Will
Did an Estate Plan Make You Feel Slighted?
Slayer Statutes' May Not Always Be Effective
New Tax Plan Would Eliminate Estate Tax
Misunderstandings about Social Security
A Will Is a Contract but Changes Can Occur
A Good Estate Plan Can Head Off Family Feuds
Probate Can Be Quick and Painless
If the Elderly Have Sex They Need Protection
Trust Details Need to Be Very Specific
You Can Be Required to Support Your Parents
End of the Estate Tax Is Proposed but It May Not Be Certain
Do You Treat Children Fairly or Equally?
Remarriage in Later Years Can Create Challenges
Social Security to Try Online Security �� Again
Most People Do Not Die at Home
Walking May Help Ease the Symptoms of Dementia
The Benefits of Hiring an Elder Law Attorney
Lawsuit Takes Barry White's Estate Public
Alan Thicke's Estate Faces Obstacles to Settlement
Charitable Legacy through Donor Advised Fund Gains in Popularity
Spousal Lifetime Asset Trust May Be the Answer to Uncertainty
Determining Inheritance to Leave to Children Is a Challenge
Digital Assets are Key in Estate Planning
You May Not Always Get What You Want
Trust or Will? A Trust Is Almost Always Better
You Can Retire at Home but It Takes Planning
Medicare Fraud May Have Cost Government Billions
Helping Dementia Patients Recall Their Memories
Minnesota's Tax on Trusts Unconstitutional
Millennials Expect Parents to Help Them Retire
Brian Deaver - Seminar on Living Trusts
To Trust or Not to Trust?
What Changes are Likely with Medicaid?
Spanish Woman Claims She Is Dali's child
Financial Advisors Face Confusion over New Rule
Senate Bill May or May Not Reduce Medicaid
Effort to Repeal Obamacare Continues
California Issues Report on Physician Assisted Suicides
Heirs Should Know How to Maintain Wealth
Trend for Personalized Funerals Takes to the Road
Insurance Dedicated Funds
Yes, You Need a Durable Power of Attorney
Tax Credit Plan May Violate Federal Organ Donation Law
Large Estate Tax Bills May Be Looming
Is Estate Planning a Wise Place to Procrastinate?
Florida Governor Blocks Electronic Wills
Beneficiary Designations Require Careful Consideration
Elder Law Should Be Included in Estate Planning
Estate and Retirement Planning Go Together
Is an Online Will Really Cheaper?
Divorces by Senior Citizens Can Bring Complications
Make Sure Your Spouse Knows Estate Plan
Overseas Travel Can Create Estate Challenges
Arranging Assets to Qualify for Medicaid Is Debated
New Marriage Means Updated Estate Plan
In the Long Run, Trusts May Be Cheaper
Estate Plans Need Updating when Circumstances Change
Pet Owners Receive Wrong Ashes
Ethical Wills May Be an Old Answer to a New Problem
Advice Available on Internet but Is It Good?
Rockefeller Heirs Fight to Protect Reputation
Life Expectancy Is Decreasing for Americans
A Formal Estate Plan Solves a Lot of Problems
Blended Family May Be Estate Plan Challenge
Picking an Executor
Inheriting an IRA
Does Creating a Revocable Living Trust Help Me Avoid Writing a Will?
How Do I Know When My Aging Parent Needs Assisted Living Care?
Tune In to 105.7 FM this Saturday at 10am to hear Wilson McManus on the Mortgage Bankers Radio Program
How Much Does the Average Person Spend on Long Term Care?
What is an Affidavit of Heirship?
What is a Successor Trustee?
What is a Pet Trust?
Fraud Can Be Anywhere, Even in Estate Planning
Estate Planning Is a Wise Move for Everyone
Gifting Can Reduce Taxes and Be Used as Incentive
How Will the Elderly be Affected if Health Expense Deductions are Eliminated?
Will Medicare Cover the Cost of My Long Term Care?
WHAT IS A LOOK-BACK PERIOD?
Should I Consult an Attorney Before Contracting for Nursing Home Care or Purchasing Long Term Insurance?
What are the duties of a trustee?
Will My Spouse Continue to Receive VA Benefits if I Die?
Will my gift be subject to the gift tax?
So What Exactly Are Death Taxes Anyway?
What is a supplemental needs trust?
What is Daily Money Management?
What is a Gun Trust?
What is Proactive Planning?
What is Elder Mediation?
What is Included in Advance Directives?
What information should I gather before visiting my attorney to talk about estate planning?
What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid?
What assets and income are considered when determining Medicaid eligibility?
How do I spot the signs of elder abuse?
6 Estate Planning Must-Haves
What happens if you cannot find a person's last will and testament?
What is included in a typical estate plan?
What Can Be Done to Prevent My Family from Contesting My Will?
Does the VA cover long-term care benefits?
What are special needs trusts?
Estate Planning Tips For Your Blended Family
5 Things to Include in an Estate Plan
How to Protect your "Stuff" Event on March 9, 2018
What is an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust?
Landing Big Clients
Launching a Digital Brand
Strategic Thinking
Facts about Veterans Benefits for Veterans and their Families
Changes to Social Security in 2018
Will I lose my home to Medicaid if I go into a nursing home?
How much is long-term care insurance?
What happens when a nursing home closes?
What is a fiduciary?
What is a No Contest Clause?
Alzheimer's 101 - Understanding the Basics
WHAT THE NEW TAX BILL MEANS FOR YOU
IS MEDICAID PLANNING ETHICAL?
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING THE TAXES ON A SPECIAL NEEDS TRUST?
ESTATE PLANNING ESSENTIALS FOR LGBT COUPLES
WHAT IS FILIAL RESPONSIBILITY?
Will my heirs inherit my debt?
Should I transfer ownership of my home to my children to qualify for Medicaid?
How does the new tax bill affect estate taxes?
VETERANS' BENEFITS - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
FIRING THE VA SECRETARY COULD HAVE MAJOR IMPLICATIONS FOR VETERANS HEALTH CARE
HOW DOES ESTATE ADMINISTRATION DIFFER FROM ESTATE PLANNING?
The Fiduciary Rule. What it is, why it matters, and why the Government will no longer be enforcing it.
One Way or the Other the Bill Will Be Paid
A Good Estate Plan Can Be Easy
Defending the Family Ranch If That Is What You Want
Do Not Plan or Save at Your Own Retirement Peril
WHAT TYPES OF BENEFITS ARE AVAILABLE FOR MY AGING PARENTS?
ARE THERE LAWS TO PREVENT THE AGING FROM DRIVING?
Medicare and Medicaid: Unlocking the Mystery
WHAT IS A REVERSE MORTGAGE?
5 Tips for Health Care Agents
3 Issues Faced by Senior Living Facilities
SHOULD ADVANCE DIRECTIVES BE DEMENTIA-FOCUSED?
Americans are increasingly avoiding going to the doctors
WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU CANNOT DIVIDE YOUR ESTATE EQUALLY FOR YOUR BENEFICIARIES?
Medicare's Expansion of Telehealth Benefits
Middle and Low Income Seniors Facing Affordable Housing Shortage
Solo Aging and the Challenges it Brings
WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DIE WITHOUT A WILL?
DO WE NEED A POA IF WE SET UP A JOINT BANK ACCOUNT?
Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) May Impact Estate Planning
New Brokerage Account Rules to Protect Seniors
3 Reasons Veterans Should Have a Professional Advocate
TIPS FOR CHOOSING THE RIGHT EXECUTOR OR TRUSTEE
Giving in Retirement: America's Longevity Bonus!
DO I NEED A NEW TAX ID NUMBER TO PROBATE AN ESTATE?
THE IMPACT OF HEARING LOSS ON DEMENTIA.
Senior Living Options When Care is Needed.
Can A Power-Of-Attorney Commit Fraud?
DO I HAVE TO DIE TO GIVE ASSETS TO MY CHILDREN?
SHOULD I HIRE A CARE MANAGER FOR MY AGING PARENT(S)?
Making Sure Your Estate Plan Reflects Your Wishes
States Brace for Baby Boomer Retirement Age Challenges
Drugging Our Elderly?
What Is the Statute of Limitations to Pay Medicaid from a Special Needs Trust?
Should You Relocate Your Irrevocable Trust to a New State?
Learn the New 2018 Updates for Qualified Charitable Distributions
The Challenges of Placing a Parent in Long Term Care
Do Frequent Flyer Miles Expire When You Do?
Major Overhaul of Veteran Care Passed by Senate
Tips on Independent Living for Seniors
Help for Seniors Who Fall Victim to Abuse
Tech Tips for Seniors
What is the difference between Power of Attorney and Guardianship?
What Can You Do If Medicare Denies Coverage for your Prescription?
Spoon-feeding and Hydration: What are Your Wishes?
Financial Elder Abuse: Awareness and Prevention
How Probate Courts Determine Reasonable Compensation for Executor Fees
New Law Encourages Reporting of Elder Financial Abuse
Starting a Family? 4 Key Estate Planning Decisions to Consider
The Benefits of Intra-Family Loans
Helpful Ways to Pay for Assisted Living Costs
Estate Planning for Non-traditional Couples
Estate Planning Issues to Consider After Divorce
Seniors and Drug Abuse
Consumer Protection Matters Involving Seniors
Retirement Challenges Facing Women
Tips on Succession Planning for Family Business Owners
What is the Difference Between Hospice and Palliative Care?
What Happens When You Inherit an IRA?
What is a Lady Bird Deed?
How to Transfer Wealth Using GRATs (Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts)
More Telehealth Options Thanks to the CHRONIC Care Act of 2018
Aging in Place with Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs)
Tips on Pre-Planning Your Funeral
What is a Spendthrift Provision?
Who Has Standing to Contest a Will in Maryland?
The ABLE Act and how it Helps Those with Special Needs
4 Steps to Choosing the Right Nursing Home
Veterans Affairs nationwide ranking of 133 VA nursing homes
Financial benefits for veterans and their survivors
America is Facing a Family Home Caregiver Shortage
Fraud and patient neglect for profit in the American hospice care system
VA Mission Act not Living up to Expectations
Reasons to take your social security benefit early
3 Things to Consider When Your Special Needs Child Turns 18
Long-Term Care Insurance
The following is an urgent message that could impact you or a loved one.
What is Observation Status and How Does that Impact Medicare?
What is a MOLST Form (Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment)?
What is the Current Estate Tax Exemption Amount?
Can an Adult Child Be Held Personally Liable for Assisted Living Costs of a Parent?
Things to Know About Nursing Home Evictions
Spousal dementia and its effect on a marriage
Health Insurance Hikes for Maryland Individual Policy Holders
Power of Attorney Misconceptions
Special Needs Trust Compliance - Using Debit Cards Like True Link
What you need to know about continuing care retirement communities
ABLE Accounts for People with Disabilities
Estate Planning is Not Just for the Elderly
New Opportunities for Wartime Veterans
Taking Your Estate Plan to a Digital Platform
Summary of Changes to the VA Pension Eligibility Rules
Still Employed Seniors Face Issues Over Age Discrimination
Should Both Spouses Be Listed on a Reverse Mortgage?
What is "Medi-Gap" Insurance?
Long-Term Care Insurance Deductions Will Increase in 2019
Estate Planning Resolutions for 2019
Alzheimer's Factors to Be Aware Of
How to avoid Medicare scams
Using Technology to Reduce Feelings of Isolation
A Great Time to Adopt An Exercise Program (Even the Government Agrees)
What Types of Cases Constitute Fiduciary Litigation?
What Happens to Debt When You Die?
The Do's and Don'ts of Using a "Granny-Cam"
Whose is Responsible for Providing Financial Documents During the Medicaid Application Process?
How to Avoid Delaying Probate
Estate Planning Issues Involving Art Collections
Helping Adult Children Understand Why They Have to Wait Outside
Your Dying Love Letter
Balancing Caregiving and Your Career
A Power of Attorney Protects Your Right to Vote
What is the Spousal Elective Share?
Bill paying service for seniors
A Maryland ABLE Account or a Special Needs Trust?
Medicaid and Gift-Giving Can Be Risky
End of Life Planning: Preserving Quality
The Cost of Second Wedded Bliss
Holding a Family Caregiving Meeting
Attorney Jason Frank fighting for Maryland to Age in Place
Social Security: Claim Some Now and Claim More Later
Tips to utilize when purchasing special needs housing
Will Maryland Adopt the Transfer on Death Act?
Veterans, home health care and technology
Medicaid Matters: Plan for When Your Ill Spouse Leaves Home
Family Caregiving: Make It a Job Like Any Other
Memory care and the epidemic of Alzheimer's
Simple tips for saving money while aging well
Who Manages Money Inherited by Minors?
Who Gets the House When Someone Dies?
New Options for Resident Security in Senior Living
Preparing for the 2025 Sunset of the Transfer Tax Exemption
Planning for children with special needs
Trusts: A Well-Oiled Machine - But If Not . . .
Estate Planning, Elder Law, What's the Difference?
The physical challenges of aging in place
Autism in America
Seniors continue embracing technology
US Justice Department elder fraud sweep
The changing landscape of memory care
A new day for "blue water" Navy Veterans
Technology to aid the oncoming tsunami of people living with dementia
The looming baby boomer retirement crisis
7 Summer Safety Tips for Maryland Seniors
A New Type of Dementia Discovered
Startup companies designing user-friendly technologies for seniors
A simple blood test can check for Alzheimer's disease before symptoms emerge
3 Things You Must Do to Protect Your Child with Special Needs
When are Wills Going Digital? The Latest on Electronic Wills
Why Seniors Should Engage in Estate Planning
Senior Adults with Student Loans - Should You Go into Debt to Help Your Grandchildren Go to College?
The rapid rise of the smart personal assistant
Looking for Tax Advantages While Giving Back to Your Alma Mater?
Mercy or Murder? Medical Aid-in-Dying Becomes Law in New Jersey
Dementia is a significant health challenge
What Happens When the Power Goes Out On Our Medical Technology?
84+ billion in annual tech spending for those aged 50 or older by 2030
How Elder Law Attorneys Can Help Seniors and Their Loved Ones
Crowdsourcing site helps seniors determine where to retire
Social Security and funding uncertainty
Long Term Care Myths
Will Social Security and Medicare Programs Run Out of Money?
How to Disinherit a Family Member
How to Protect Your Money (and Your Children) from Irresponsible Spending
Medicaid Researching Social Determinants of Health
Medicare's New "What's Covered" App Recently Launched
What is Adjusted Basis for Tax Purposes?
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Signing Off on Your Advance Directives
A New Trend in Senior Living: Granny Pods and MedCottages
What is a Qualified Disclaimer?
Health and Education Exclusion Trust
Should You Relocate Your Irrevocable Trust to a New State?
Estate Planning Issues for Noncitizen Couples
Starting a Family? 4 Key Estate Planning Decisions to Consider
Environmentally Friendly Burial Options
Clarifying the Gift Tax Return - The $15,000 Rule
Is Your Financial Advisor "Suitable" or Acting in Your Best Interest?
Estate Planning Requires Creativity
Can I Set Up a Foreign Trust to Avoid Taxes?
How to Deal with Creditor Disputes in Estate Administration
Do You Need to Update Your Estate Plan Every Time You Relocate?
5 Ways a Maryland Elder Law Attorney Can Help You
Third Party Financing of Life Insurance Policies - When to Use This Wealth Preservation Strategy to Save Cash
Deciphering All the Different Roles Found in Estate Planning Documents
Maintaining Insurance During the Probate Process
Senior Loneliness - Ways to Deal with Isolation
What is an Income Cap Trust?
4 Tips to Ensure Your Power of Attorney Is Not Abused
An Overview of Two Types of Aid for Our Veterans
Next Steps if You Were Denied Life Insurance
Will Your Advance Directives Be Honored in Other States?
Help Seniors Improve Driving Safety with the New CarFit Program
