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Tips for Effective Communication During Estate Planning Disputes

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When it comes to the transfer of assets, emotionally charged disputes can arise. Weather it be from the particular dynamics of a family or misunderstandings, tensions can run high if everyone is not on the same page. Effective communication, though, is one strategy that can lead to dispute resolution allowing the estate administration process to… Continue reading Tips for Effective Communication During Estate Planning Disputes

Suspicious of Your Maryland Parent’s Will? Here’s What You Can Do

The death of a parent is a difficult time, and discovering a Will that seemingly favors your sibling can add a layer of emotional and financial stress. If you suspect your parent’s Will wasn’t created under fair circumstances or contradicts your expectations, you might consider challenging it. The Law Offices of Thomas Stahl, an award-winning… Continue reading Suspicious of Your Maryland Parent’s Will? Here’s What You Can Do

How Does Divorce Impact Your Estate Plan in Maryland and the District of Columbia?

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A Maryland or District of Columbia divorce DOES impact your Estate Plan. Essentially, in either jurisdiction, a finalized divorce will automatically disinherit your ex-spouse from receiving anything under your Will. For this and other reasons, after a D.C. or Maryland divorce, it is crucial that you update and revise your complete Estate Plan. However, a Last… Continue reading How Does Divorce Impact Your Estate Plan in Maryland and the District of Columbia?

Why You Should Not Use an Internet Service for Maryland/D.C. Estate Planning

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Everyone needs estate planning. Maryland and District of Columbia estate planning is not for the elderly or for the rich. Everyone needs estate planning. But you need estate planning done by experienced, trained, talented, and human estate planning attorneys. Yes, you can get a cheap Last Will and Testament off the internet. But that is not wise.… Continue reading Why You Should Not Use an Internet Service for Maryland/D.C. Estate Planning

Unlocking Your Future: Why Every 30-50 Year Old Needs a Will: Essential Facts and Recommendations for Smart Estate Planning

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In the dynamic landscape of life, it’s easy to dismiss the importance of a will, but for individuals in the 30-50 age group, crafting a solid estate plan is a proactive step towards securing your legacy. Understandably, the urgency might not be apparent, but the truth is, having a will is not just about assets;… Continue reading Unlocking Your Future: Why Every 30-50 Year Old Needs a Will: Essential Facts and Recommendations for Smart Estate Planning

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland and D.C. Estate Planning (Part Two)

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As we said in Part One of this article, Estate Planning in Maryland and the District of Columbia can be confusing. In Part One, we briefly explained some general terms like the meaning of “Estate Planning” and why Estate Planning is important and important to start now. In Part Two, the experienced legal estate planners… Continue reading Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland and D.C. Estate Planning (Part Two)

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland and D.C. Estate Planning (Part One)

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Maryland and District of Columbia Estate Planning is for everyone, not just the elderly and/or rich. To many, “estate planning” is confusing, and “talking about death” is morbid and not necessary right now. To help alleviate some of the confusion and explain why “now is the time,” the experienced legal estate planners at the Law… Continue reading Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland and D.C. Estate Planning (Part One)

Reasons To Start Your Maryland/D.C. Estate Planning Now

Here at the Law Offices of Thomas Stahl, our Maryland & DC estate planning attorneys believe that everyone should be engaged in estate planning at the early stages of their lives and careers. Estate planning in Maryland and the District of Columbia is not just for the wealthy or for those nearing retirement. Maryland/D.C. estate planning includes… Continue reading Reasons To Start Your Maryland/D.C. Estate Planning Now

Protecting Your Inheritance: Stages in Maryland/D.C. Estate Litigation

When a person in Maryland or the District of Columbia dies, there is always the possibility that some form of Estate Litigation will begin. This is true whether the decedent died without a Last Will and Testament or if the person had a Will or executed more complex Estate Planning instruments. If you think you… Continue reading Protecting Your Inheritance: Stages in Maryland/D.C. Estate Litigation

Maryland/DC Will Contests: What Happens if a Last Will and Testament is Invalidated?

If a person in Maryland or the District of Columbia dies and the person had a Last Will and Testament (Will), there are some circumstances where an heir, a dispossessed heir, or another person might bring a legal challenge to the Will. Contesting a Will — called a “Caveat Proceeding” in Maryland — involves filing… Continue reading Maryland/DC Will Contests: What Happens if a Last Will and Testament is Invalidated?

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