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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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What Is the Role of a Special Needs Trust or Supplemental Needs Trust in Maryland Medicaid Planning?
October 3rd, 2019
When an elder requires long-term care, Medicaid may provide financial benefits to help pay the high cost. In some cases, it is necessary to use special strategies and tools to be eligible for Medicaid benefits and preserve assets to the maximum exten…
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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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Key Differences Between Medicare and Medicaid / Medical Assistance for Maryland Elders With Long-Term Care Needs
April 25th, 2019
Medicare and Medicaid (which is called Medical Assistance in Maryland) are both programs that provide healthcare-related financial assistance for Maryland elders. The names of the programs sound remarkably similar, but the programs themselves are ver…
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Categories: Medicaid
How a Maryland Living Trust Works
March 28th, 2019
A living trust — also sometimes called a revocable living trust — is a good estate planning tool for some people. Before you decide whether a living trust should be part of your estate plan, take the time to understand how a Maryland living trust…
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Probate and Estate Administration in Montgomery County, Maryland
March 1st, 2019
Maryland law requires that administration of a deceased person’s estate occur in the county where the deceased person maintained his or her legal residence. This article provides an overview of the complex laws that apply to probate and estate admi…
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Categories: Probate & Estate Administration
What Happens If You Die Without a Will in Maryland?
January 24th, 2019
If you die without a will in Maryland or do not express your final wishes in an estate plan, state law determines who makes your funeral arrangements and receives your property. In our Rockville, Maryland, estate planning practice at The Law Office o…
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