Maryland and Washington, DC Probate and Estate Litigation
What is probate law? Probate law is the law that governs proceedings where assets pass to beneficiaries through the last will and testament of a deceased person. Given this much, it is unsurprising...
View ArticleProtective Order and Peace Orders
Acts that trigger a protective order or peace order in the State of Maryland include: Act that causes serious bodily harm. Act that places the petitioner in fear of imminent serious bodily harm....
View ArticlePersonal Injury Basics: Car, Bus and Train Crashes
Every day, millions of Americans jump in our cars, hop on a bus or catch a train, often without thinking about it. While we may take it for granted that we’ll get where we’re going without incident,...
View ArticleA Basic Guide to Guardianship in Maryland
It is always heartbreaking when age, illness, injury or some other misfortune hinders someone’s ability to act on his or her own behalf. Aside from the emotional aspect, there are also practical...
View ArticleRevocable and Irrevocable Trusts in Maryland and DC
If you live in Maryland or Washington D.C. and have an estate plan, you are not alone. But you are in the minority. As reflected in a caring.com survey, slightly more than 40 percent of Americans said...
View ArticleThe Importance of Having a Basic Estate Plan
Two of the most common misconceptions about estate planning are that you don’t have to worry about it unless you are an older adult – or you are wealthy. However, some experts urge young people to...
View ArticleProbate Administration in Maryland
Chances are, most Maryland residents don’t think about estate and probate administration – until they have to. The topics inevitably come up after a friend or a loved one has died – and then there are...
View ArticleDomestic Violence Orders in Maryland and Washington, D.C.
Domestic violence is a serious problem throughout the US, particularly when one partner is filing for divorce or going through a child custody battle. One of the ways that the legal system handles the...
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