Aretha Franklin’s Executor Resigns

March 31, 2020

Aretha Franklin’s niece, Sabrina Owens, has resigned as executor of the late soul singer’s estate amid mounting family tensions, the Detroit Free Press reports.

Life After the Coronavirus

March 27, 2020

It turns out there is life after the coronavirus. This past week in Laurel Maryland was really different. Governor Hogan issue an order halting non-essential businesses from operating. As a law firm, we are able to work, though mostly working remotely. Many routines have changed.

Emergency Estate Planning Decisions to Make Right Now

March 19, 2020

“Don’t panic” has been a common refrain from government leaders, public health professionals, and across social media from well-meaning people trying to keep everyone calm during the coronavirus pandemic.

Five Signs that Mom Needs a Caregiver

March 11, 2020

See something…say something! Don’t ignore signs of your loved one’s changing caregiving needs.

Challenges of a Long-Distance Caregiver

March 9, 2020

More than 1 in 10 family caregivers live at least an hour away from their aging or ailing family member, and many are tending to a loved one from a distance of hundreds of miles.

What If I Get the Coronavirus?

March 4, 2020

As Franklin Roosevelt pointed out so well in his First Inaugural Address, “[T]he only thing we have to fear is fear itself—nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance.”

At What Age Do I Need a Will?

February 26, 2020

It’s never too early to start estate planning. If you already have a family, getting your personal affairs in order is a must. The sooner you start planning, the more prepared you will be for life’s unexpected twists and turns.

Fixing an Estate Plan Mistake

February 25, 2020

Sometimes, despite best intentions and best efforts, an estate plan leaves unintended problems for heirs, trustees, and others to solve. For example, a trust may have become outdated because of changes in tax laws, the birth or death of family members, or special circumstances, like an heir’s disability.

Handling Inherited Investments?

February 20, 2020

Receiving an inheritance can be a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it’s overwhelming, thanks to the intense emotions associated with losing a loved one combined with the confusion about what to do with the newly acquired assets. On the other, an inheritance can re-invigorate your finances and create new opportunities for you and your family.

While Planning, Provide Care for Your Pet?

February 16, 2020

The best way to take precautions and ensure your pet will be well cared for is by doing some estate planning.

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