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Common Estate Planning Mistakes
August 16th, 2024
The idea of planning for your final illness and distribution of your assets can be intimidating. You may feel uncertain about where to start, or be afraid of making any number of common estate planning mistakes. However, understanding the process and…
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Categories: Estate Planning
The Importance of Appointing a Personal Representative
February 22nd, 2021
As a general rule, if your estate includes any solely-owned property, it likely will need to go through a specific estate administration process under state law. The personal representative of your estate is the person appointed by the court to handl…
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How to Protect a Vulnerable Adult or Elder from Abuse
January 11th, 2021
Abuse risks are higher than ever for elders and other vulnerable adults. The increased isolation resulting from the pandemic worsens these prevalent risks considerably. If you are a senior or you have a loved one who is a vulnerable adult or elder, t…
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Coronavirus (Covid-19) Reinforces the Need for Advance Health Care Directives & Durable Financial Powers of Attorney
March 24th, 2020
One of the risks posed by the coronavirus (Covid-19) is the potential incapacity (even if only temporary) of anyone infected by the virus. Elders and individuals with serious underlying health conditions are especially in peril. This real-life risk r…
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Should Your Maryland Estate Plan Include a Trust?
March 5th, 2020
Trusts are a very important tool in estate planning. They often are the best way to address an individual’s needs and wishes. Do you wonder if your estate plan should include one? While most people understand generally what a Last Will and Testamen…
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Does Every Maryland Estate Go Through Probate?
February 6th, 2020
In discussions about estate planning and estate administration, a basic question that many people ask is whether every Maryland estate must go through probate. Answering the question provides the opportunity to explain two commonly-used terms that of…
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What Is Medical Assistance / Medicaid Planning for Maryland Elders?
January 2nd, 2020
Medicaid is a state and federal program that may help an elder with the high cost of long-term nursing home or assisted living care. In Maryland, the program goes by the name Medical Assistance — the two program titles are used interchangeably. An…
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How a Revocable Living Trust Protects Seniors From Elder Financial Exploitation
November 7th, 2019
Seniors are susceptible to financial exploitation and abuse from strangers, caregivers, and even family members. Savings accumulated over a lifetime can vanish in an instant. Putting assets in a revocable living trust is one way to safeguard assets a…
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Is Your Loved One Suffering Elder Abuse? Know the Signs.
June 28th, 2019
Maryland laws protect vulnerable elders from abuse, exploitation, and neglect. Recognizing the signs of elder abuse and knowing what you can do to help a victim of elder abuse is critical for everyone with aging loved ones. At The Law Office of Henry…
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Understanding and Preventing Financial Exploitation of Elders
May 24th, 2019
Elders face many unique challenges. Financial exploitation is one of the most serious risks they face. But exactly what constitutes financial exploitation of elders? How does it happen? What can you do to prevent it or address it? Financial Exploitat…
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