In Maryland, a “Will” is a written document taking effect at your death with instructions specifying the management & distribution of your estate.
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April 16, 2020
Published by Richard K. Abraham, Esquire on April 16, 2020
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Have you ever said or overheard someone else say I do not need a Will, Power of Attorney or Advance Care Directive? By not engaging in estate planning you are allowing laws enacted by the legislature to make your decisions.
January 15, 2020
Published by Richard K. Abraham, Esquire on January 15, 2020
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Almost every estate must go through probate. It is potentially a very complicated legal process, and an attorney should be involved in any estate planning activities.
November 24, 2019
Published by Richard K. Abraham, Esquire on November 24, 2019
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There are many decisions to be made and complex tax laws to consider as you’re making a plan for your estate.
September 26, 2019
Published by Richard K. Abraham, Esquire on September 26, 2019
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It does not matter how much forethought you put into distributing your assets, or how expensive it was to draft your will or trust if the people bound by these documents do not know what they contain, or potentially that they even exist.
September 21, 2019
Published by Richard K. Abraham, Esquire on September 21, 2019
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A Last Will and Testament (“will”) is always a written document, which among other things directs the disposition of your assets after death.
September 5, 2019
Published by Richard K. Abraham, Esquire on September 5, 2019
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Not taking appropriate actions after divorce can lead to problems ranging from having the wrong person making your medical care decisions to them receiving the payout of an insurance policy.
August 10, 2019
Published by Richard K. Abraham, Esquire on August 10, 2019
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A person who dies without leaving a valid Last Will & Testament (Will) is said to have died intestate. This can cause serious headaches with the
August 1, 2019
Published by Richard K. Abraham, Esquire on August 1, 2019
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Estate planning is all about five essential documents. Documents drafted 30, 20, or even 10 years ago may need updating. Major life events such as marriage, the birth of children, or starting a new business, all have serious estate planning considerations.
June 6, 2019
Published by Richard K. Abraham, Esquire on June 6, 2019
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Your estate plan needs to change with life events. Divorce, marriage, and having children are some of the few things that truly can affect every aspect of your life.