By Matthew DeGioia, Esq Many think that simply drafting a Will is sufficient to accomplish all their estate planning needs. While doing a Will is an important step, it does not guarantee that all your property will fall into the hands of people you trust. Here is more...
By Matthew DeGioia, Esq If you own firearms, planning how they will be distributed appropriately upon death is essential. You want to ensure that you are not breaking the law when transferring firearms ownership to a family member or friend. In some instances, you may...
By Matthew DeGioia, Attorney In a world where an internet search allows you to gain basic knowledge about anything at the click of a button, many people wonder why they should still pay a lawyer to assist them with estate planning. After all, why pay for a lawyer when...
We are pleased to announce that Mary Ellen Flynn will be conducting a presentation on November 18, 2021, for the social workers, program supervisors, and other employees of the Montgomery County Government’s Department of Aging & Disability Services. Topics...
By Mary Ellen Flynn, Esq., 301.563.6685 Many people who contact our firm for estate planning assistance often ask us to explain the difference between a Will and a Trust. Both are useful estate planning tools that serve different purposes. A properly drafted Will...
On October 1, 2010, Maryland’s new General and Limited Power of Attorney Act (House Bill 659) became effective. This Act provides two statutory Power of Attorney (“POA”) forms and a Certification form for an Agent to verify facts concerning a POA. One of the POA forms...
