Can You Disinherit Your Spouse?
Recent changes to Maryland law make the answer a resounding “NO”. If you are married and plan to leave your estate to someone other than your spouse (such as your children from a prior marriage), … Read More
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Increased Income Tax Deductions for Charitable Giving In 2020
As part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act passed by Congress in March of this year, taxpayers who donate cash to operating charities can take a larger deduction against their income … Read More
Revocable Trusts Versus Wills – Which One Should You Use?
When you have finally decided that it is time to get your estate plan in place, you quickly realize there are a lot of choices you will have to make in order to implement that … Read More
This Year, Resolve to Finish Funding Your Revocable Trust
Many individuals who have set up an estate plan use a tool referred to as a “revocable trust” (sometimes called a “living trust”). One of the primary benefits of using a revocable trust is to … Read More
Patient’s Plan of Care: Goals and Treatment Options
As an attorney who advocates the use of advance directives for implementing health care decisions made by clients before a life-threatening situation arises, I am often asked how anyone can be sure whether that person’s … Read More