by Nasheia Smith | Posted in Legal-ease Blog | Reading Time: 5 minutes
If you have minor children and get your will done, you will need to name a guardian. In this post we will explain everything you need to know about guardians, and give you advice on how to pick one. A last will and testament provides for the disposition of all of your property. Often, that...
by Nasheia Smith | Posted in Legal-ease Blog | Reading Time: 6 minutes
Everyone knows that they need a will, often called a last will and testament. Yes. You do need one. Read our free legal guide to wills in Maryland to find out why. But what else do you need? Well, you probably need a Durable Power of Attorney. Read more about what that is, and why...
by Nasheia Smith | Posted in Legal-ease Blog | Reading Time: 4 minutes
Your Child is Now an Adult, Whether You Like It or Not Parents don’t think about this, but a college bound senior is leaving the nest legally as well as physically. When your child turns 18, they are adults in the legal sense of the word. Suddenly, they have legal rights of their own. That...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Wills & Estates | Reading Time: 4 minutes
A Guide to Writing a Complementary Letter with Your Will We are estate planning attorneys in Waldorf, Maryland. We want you to have your estate planning documents in order. This is the suggested format of a letter we suggest you write in our Free Legal Consumer Guide to making a will. This letter is not legally binding, but...
by Kathryn Lawryszek | Posted in Family Law | Reading Time: 6 minutes
I know we are being bummers, but now – right before the busy marriage season starts – is a good time to bring up this tough topic. Nobody likes to think of divorce before a marriage. But face facts – 50% of marriages end up that way. It is a realistic possibility for anyone. So....
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Personal Injury | Reading Time: 6 minutes
Your primary concern after suffering any sort of personal injury in Waldorf, Maryland should be getting quality medical care and getting well. Believe it or not, this can actually be fairly difficult – at least paying for it all can be. Why? Because our health insurance system, and the laws governing it, are a hot...
by Dave Gormley | Posted in Bankruptcy & Foreclosure | Reading Time: 6 minutes
Worried about losing your car if you file for bankruptcy? For many Maryland residents, especially in Southern Maryland, having a vehicle is a necessity. The good news is that you can often keep your car in both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, depending on your specific situation. When you visit our Waldorf or...
by Dave Gormley | Posted in Bankruptcy & Foreclosure | Reading Time: 5 minutes
Here we go again. The government shut down is scheduled to start December 21st. Federal employees may soon be unsure about when they will get a paycheck. This one could last a long time. What is the best way to budget for a short term crisis like the government shutdown? As a bankruptcy attorney in...
by Dave Gormley | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 3 minutes
In Maryland you will often see cases where the lender just sues the cosigner. This can be very frustrating for the cosigner of a loan. They probably thought they were just helping out. They probably thought they couldn’t get sued themselves. People in this situation who come to us for a bankruptcy consult or civil...
by Nasheia Smith | Posted in Wills & Estates | Reading Time: 4 minutes
It is an all too common story – a family ended up in litigation because the mother had no will. But in this case, we all know who the mother is, and she was certainly rich and famous enough that this never should have happened. A will is a simple legal document that is easily...
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